Senior Human Resources Manager

The Midtown Group • Full-time • Sterling, VA, US • $145k - $150k / year • 3d ago

Senior Human Resources Manager (On-site | Sterling, VA)

Compensation: $145,000 – $150,000

A global organization is seeking a Senior Human Resources Manager to serve as the operational HR leader supporting approximately 200 employees in a fast-moving, international environment.

This role is ideal for an experienced hands-on HR professional who enjoys owning the full HR lifecycle, from recruiting and onboarding to employee relations, benefits administration, and policy development.

The organization operates in a 24/7 global business environment, so this role requires someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple HR responsibilities while partnering closely with executive leadership.

The Role

This position functions as a senior, operational HR leader responsible for executing and managing core HR functions across the organization.

You will partner closely with senior leadership to support the entire employee lifecycle while ensuring HR processes remain compliant, organized, and effective.

Key Responsibilities

HR Operations

Manage full-cycle recruiting including job descriptions, interview scheduling, ATS management, and offer coordination
Lead onboarding processes including employment verification, training coordination, and HRIS documentation
Maintain employee records and ensure accuracy across HR systems
Support payroll administration as needed in partnership with the payroll team
Coordinate background checks, reference checks, and compliance documentation

Employee Relations & Policy

Serve as a trusted HR resource for employee relations matters
Provide guidance to managers on policies, compliance, and workplace issues
Assist leadership with interpretation and implementation of HR policies
Draft and update employee policies, procedures, and HR documentation

Benefits & HR Administration

Manage benefits administration including open enrollment and employee benefit education
Ensure HRIS systems accurately reflect employee data and compensation changes
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
Assist with reporting related to workforce metrics, turnover, and compliance filings

Culture & Engagement

Support employee engagement programs and company culture initiatives
Coordinate employee events and internal communications
Maintain and update the company intranet and HR resources

What Success Looks Like

This organization is looking for a hands-on HR operator, not a purely strategic HR advisor.

The ideal candidate is someone who:

Thrives in a detail-driven environment
Is organized, process-oriented, and methodical
Communicates directly and confidently with leadership
Takes initiative and follows through on HR priorities
Is comfortable owning HR operations independently

What We’re Looking For

Required Experience

7–10+ years of progressive HR experience
Strong HR Generalist background with hands-on responsibility across multiple HR functions
Experience with recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, and policy development
Experience using HRIS systems and Applicant Tracking Systems
Ability to work on-site and manage HR responsibilities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

Experience supporting a global or multi-office organization

Work Environment

Approximately 200 employees globally
Lean HR team structure
Occasional after-hours HR matters may arise due to international operations

Why This Role

This is an opportunity to serve as a key operational HR leader within a respected global organization where your ability to execute, organize, and support leadership will have a direct impact on the employee experience.

If you’re an HR professional who enjoys owning the details, driving execution, and being a trusted partner to leadership, we’d love to connect.