Strategic HR Manager - Talent, Compliance & Growth

Mistral Group; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mistral Group, Bethesda, MD, is seeking a seasoned Human Resources Manager to oversee the full employee lifecycle and ensure compliance with labor laws at our on-site headquarters. This role reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer.

The HR Manager will lead recruitment, onboarding, performance reviews, and training of new hires, while coordinating record keeping, payroll, benefits, and regulatory compliance with legal and internal policies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full employee lifecycle including recruitment, onboarding, performance reviews, offboarding, and training of new hires.
• Ensure proper record keeping, facilitate company-wide communication, and assist with wage and salary administration.
• Manage the company’s leave of absence and workplace accommodation requests.
• Maintain and update HR policies, procedures, and employee handbook in cooperation with in-house counsel to ensure legal and regulatory compliance.
• Serve as the point of contact for employee relations issues, providing guidance and fair resolution.
• Coordinate benefits administration, payroll coordination, and employee records with accounting, including open enrollment education sessions.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, EEO regulations, and workplace safety standards.
• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Coordinate employee engagement initiatives, training, and development programs.

Job description

Mistral Group, Bethesda, MD, is seeking a seasoned Human Resources Manager to oversee the full employee lifecycle and ensure compliance with labor laws at our on-site headquarters. This role reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer.

The HR Manager will lead recruitment, onboarding, performance reviews, and training of new hires, while coordinating record keeping, payroll, benefits, and regulatory compliance with legal and internal policies.