Human Resource Manager (Onsite | Contract to Hire)

Are you an experienced Human Resources leader ready to make an impact? We're looking for a hands-on HR Manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about building scalable processes, driving compliance, and creating an exceptional employee experience.

In this role, you'll partner with leadership to shape workforce strategy, oversee HR operations, and provide guidance across the organization. Your expertise will help us strengthen engagement, performance, and compliance in a mission-driven setting.

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.