Human Resource Manager (Onsite | Contract to Hire)

We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead HR operations and strategy. This hands-on role is ideal for an HR leader who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and is motivated by building scalable processes, ensuring compliance, and enhancing the employee experience.

You will partner with leadership to drive workforce strategy, manage HR operations, and provide coaching and guidance across the organization.

Location: Burlington, MA (Onsite, Monday-Friday)

Salary: $120,000 - $160,000 (annualized)

Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire

Clearance: Secret clearance required or ability to obtain

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment strategies, including reviewing offer documentation
• Oversee onboarding and HR records
• Serve as primary contact for employee relations issues, providing guidance and resolution
• Manage employee training, development, and succession planning
• Ensure compliance with federal and state labor laws, government reporting, and company policies
• Oversee performance evaluations, HR analytics, and workforce reporting
• Prepare reports for management and government requirements
• Provide coaching and guidance to employees and leadership to support engagement and performance
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field
• 10 years HR experience, including 4 years in management
• SHRM-CP certification (required)
• Strong knowledge of labor laws, HR best practices, and compliance reporting (EEO-1, ACA, Affirmative Action Plans)
• Experience with SharePoint and Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication, organization, and conflict-resolution skills
• Secret clearance or ability to obtain
  
  

Ideal Candidate

• Highly motivated, proactive, and solutions-oriented
• Thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments
• Strong attention to detail with excellent time management skills
• Open to feedback and continuous improvement
  
  

Why Apply

This is a unique opportunity to join a mission-focused organization where your work has a direct impact on supporting national security initiatives. You will have the chance to shape HR programs, enhance employee experience, and contribute to a high-performing culture in a fast-growing company.

Desired Skills and Experience

Lead recruitment strategies, including reviewing offer documentation

Oversee onboarding and HR records

Serve as primary contact for employee relations issues, providing guidance and resolution

Manage employee training, development, and succession planning

Ensure compliance with federal and state labor laws, government reporting, and company policies

Oversee performance evaluations, HR analytics, and workforce reporting

Prepare reports for management and government requirements

Provide coaching and guidance to employees and leadership to support engagement and performance

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.