Sr. Human Resources Manager

Senior HR Manager, Stephen Gould

What Makes Stephen Gould Exceptional.

Founded through a passion for entrepreneurship, our success is due to the ingenuity and tenacity of our extraordinary teams, bringing people and ideas together. With Stephen Gould, everything is within reach, including an exciting career opportunity. Join our team and build on our incredible 85 years of excellence. Stephen Gould looks for people that want to design and develop exciting solutions for a variety of engaged and passionate clients across the globe. With headquarters in Madison, New Jersey, 40 locations throughout the U.S and operations in six countries outside the U.S, we have grown tremendously while maintaining staying true to our 5 Principles: Stephen Gould - 5 Principals .

The Sr. HR Manager operates as a strategic HR business partner and trusted advisor to leadership, providing both strategic direction and hands-on execution across all Human Resources functions. This leader plays a critical role in strengthening culture, building leadership capability, and delivering an exceptional employee experience aligned with business objectives.

What Success Looks Like In This Role

• Strong partnership with the branch leadership and corporate functional teams to drive performance
• Improved retention, engagement, and workforce stability metrics
• Consistent and compliant HR practices aligned with federal, state, and local regulations
• A visible and trusted HR presence that influences decision-making
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR advisor to select divisional branches and corporate functions’, aligning people strategies with business objectives;
• For the respective client group, ensuring seamless onboarding experiences, accurate and efficient HR administration, and consistent application of policies and procedures;
• Proactively identify workforce trends, risks, and opportunities;
• Interview, assess and make offers for open roles; ensure offers are competitive and aligned to internal and external market data;
• Lead and contribute to high-impact strategic initiatives that enhance organizational effectiveness and employee experience;
• Lead complex employee relations matters, conducting thorough investigations and developing compliant, business-aligned resolutions in partnership with leadership and Legal;
• Oversee performance management processes, including coaching, corrective action, goal setting, succession planning, and leadership development;
• Partner with leadership to assess and evolve organizational structure to support operational efficiency and sustainable growth;
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws.
  
  

Education & Experience

• 10 years of progressive Human Resources experience, including experience supporting executive-level leadership in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment
• Demonstrated experience serving as a strategic HR business partner with measurable impact
• Significant experience managing complex employee relations matters, including investigations, conflict resolution, performance issues, and risk mitigation
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required
  
  

Required Skills & Competencies

• Executive presence and the ability to influence and advise senior leadership
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills across all levels of the business
• Strong judgment and decision-making capability in complex, sensitive situations
• Proven ability to analyze workforce data and translate insights into actionable strategy
• High emotional intelligence, balancing empathy with accountability
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated integrity, discretion, and professionalism in handling confidential matters
  
  

THIS POSITION DESCRIPTION IN NO WAY SATES OR IMPLIES THAT THESE ARE THE ONLY DUTIES TO BE PERFORMED BY THE EMPLOYEE(S) INCUMBENT IN THIS POSITION. EMPLOYEES WILL BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW ANY JOB-RELATED INSTRUCTIONS AND TO PERFORM ANY OTHER JOB-RELATED DUTIES REQUESTED BY ANY PERSON AUTHORIZED TO GIVE INSTRUCTIONS OR ASSIGNMENTS.

EEOC : Stephen Gould is an equal opportunity employer