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Senior Human Resources Manager

Dagen
Arlington, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/19/2026

We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Human Resources Manager to join a growing organization and play a key role in shaping its people strategy. Reporting to the Vice President, Human Resources, this position will lead and support initiatives across talent management, employee relations, compliance, performance management, learning and development, and organizational growth. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with experience building and developing teams in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. This individual will bring a strategic mindset, challenge traditional approaches, and partner with leaders across the business to deliver innovative people solutions that drive engagement, performance, and long-term success.


This position sits on the C-suite floor outside the door to the CHRO and will have direct communication with executives. While it reports back to the VP of HR in Texas this is a highly visible role where skill set and professionalism is needed.


Responsibilities:

• Serves as an HR point of contact for the Arlington office.

• Coach and guide leadership and employees on employee relations matters, conduct

internal investigations regarding workplace issues and provide guidance and

recommendations for a resolution.

• Advise on matters related to compliance and employment law.

• Manage employee onboarding and off-boarding.

• Protect our people and organization by supporting the creation of accessible HR policies

and procedures that are compliant with federal and local laws and enhance the company's culture.

• Support planning and implementation of company-wide HR initiatives.

• Contribute to the development of HR policies and procedures and best practices

• Manage the performance management process including performance reviews,

disciplinary documentation, and performance improvement plans.

• Lead HR team members and serve as a primary point of escalation.


Qualifications:

• HR experience: You have ten or more years of experience as an HR generalist and are

passionate about the role HR can play in an organization. You are excited to learn about

the newest and best practices and to help the organization craft a unique and progressive

employment brand. US and/or global SHRM/PHR HR certifications are a plus.

• HR systems/technology experience. You are an expert with modern ATS and HRIS

platforms. and are constantly thinking about how to simplify processes with technical

solutions. Workday is highly preferrable.

• Proactive, organized, and detail-oriented. You can manage several concurrent projects

at once, keeping track of the details involved with each and ensuring that nothing falls

through the cracks.

• Collaborative and service-oriented. You greet everyone you encounter with a

collaborative spirit, kindness, and empathy. You maintain strong relationships and remain

responsive to each team member’s unique needs.

• Growth-oriented. You are always seeking to better yourself and your work, and you will

push yourself to the peak of performance to help fulfill our mission. In service of that

growth, you welcome and delight in feedback from supervisors, employees, and

colleagues.

• Nimble, creative problem solver. Although careful planning and execution define your

work, you are positive and graceful when unexpected challenges arise. You are not

scared of the challenge of balancing the need for global, unifying systems with the

individual needs of our diverse team.

• Strong communication skills. In addition to your ability to articulate your thoughts

clearly and concisely to many different audiences both in writing and verbally, you

understand the power of words and have the unique gift of coaching others on how to

appropriately express themselves.

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