Senior Manager/ Senior Human Resources Business Partner

This is a remote position.

Ad Hoc is a technology company that empowers organizations to deliver scalable, impactful digital services. Using modern, agile methods, our team creates products that meet people's needs and transform their experience of government.

Work on things that matter

Our collaborations have shaped some of the defining moments in public-sector service delivery. We've helped build products that connect Veterans to tailored services, help millions access affordable health care, and support important programs like Head Start. As we work with agencies to deliver critical services, we're also changing how the government approaches technology.

Built for a remote life

Our culture, communications, and tools are built for remote work, enabling us to bring together top talent nationwide. At Ad Hoc, remote life empowers our teams to design work environments that fit their lives and that foster flexibility and collaboration to achieve positive outcomes for our customers.

Committed to high expectations and a welcoming culture

Ad Hoc values acceptance, accountability, and humility. We aren't heroes. We learn from our mistakes and improve the process for the next time. We build small, inclusive teams to collaborate closely with our partners to solve the right problems and deliver software that works.

Our Shared Services team, which includes People Operations, Finance, IT and Security, and Contracts, provides internal services and support across Ad Hoc. Shared Services works to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance the overall quality of services provided to the company's various teams and business units. By streamlining and standardizing support, Shared Services allows teams and business units to focus on their core business functions and achieve greater effectiveness internally and with the agencies they support.

Primary Responsibilities:

Senior Human Resources Business Partner serves as an experienced individual contributor within a team, with the expectation that you will further develop your leadership, guidance and mentoring skills. With minimal oversight from leadership, you will be responsible for HR operations, supporting and leading effective HR initiatives, and ensuring adherence to organizational processes and policies. A Senior Human Resources Business Partner impacts the long-term goals of the department by providing strategic recommendations in support of operational efficiencies and compliance. You may serve as the primary lead when working with stakeholders and utilize strong influential skills to drive consensus and assignments to closure. Primary expectations of a Senior Human Resources Business Partner include:

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  Strategic Partnering & Leadership

  
  
  
  
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    Supports assigned business units by strategically promoting, communicating, and implementing human resources strategies and initiatives.

    
    
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    Serves as a trusted strategic advisor for HR-related topics such as compensation, benefits, leave administration, employment law, and employee relations best practices.

    
    
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    Contributes to the development and implementation of HR strategies to enable growth, champion our culture and values, and increase retention.

    
    
  
  
  
  
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  Coaching & Relationship Management

  
  
  
  
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    Conducts weekly 1:1's with Business Unit leaders, acting as a trusted partner, confidant, and coach.

    
    
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    Promotes a positive employer-team member relationship while keeping a pulse on morale and engagement levels across business units.

    
    
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    Provides mentorship and direction to junior HR staff, supporting their development and ensuring alignment with department goals.

    
    
  
  
  
  
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  Project & Program Ownership

  
  
  
  
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    Leads and manages cross-functional HR projects (performance, engagement, compensation, compliance), and develops processes, procedures, and SOPs to ensure consistency and efficiency.

    
    
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    Prioritizes and executes HR initiatives with minimal direction, providing updates and recommendations to leadership.

    
    
  
  
  
  
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  Employee Relations & Compliance

  
  
  
  
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    Provides guidance on employment law, coordinates performance management, and resolves employee relations issues utilizing HR best practices to ensure legally compliant, fair, and timely resolutions.

    
    
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    Reviews, attends, and participates in employee discussions, disciplinary meetings, and terminations.

    
    
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    Exhibits a comprehensive understanding of DOL, OFCCP, and FAR government contracting requirements.

    
    
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    Supports fair and equitable hiring practices in adherence to compliance requirements.

    
    
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    Partners with business units to communicate various HR policies, procedures, laws, standards, and government regulations.

    
    
  
  
  
  
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  Analytics, Improvement & Innovation

  
  
  
  
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    Proactively seeks to resolve HR-related issues and concerns.

    
    
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    Analyzes HR data and metrics to identify trends and recommend solutions that improve employee engagement, retention, and organizational effectiveness.

    
    
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    Provides recommendations regarding new approaches, policies, and procedures to drive continual improvement and efficiency.

    
    
  
  
  
  
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  Additional Responsibilities

  
  
  
  
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    Performs other duties as assigned.

    
    
  
  
  
  

Basic Qualifications:

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  Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of HR competencies, employment law, performance management, and employee relations principles, with the ability to resolve complex issues independently and provide strategic counsel to leaders.

  
  
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  Proven success as a project lead or project manager within an HR function.

  
  
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  Experience leveraging HR data and analytics to inform decisions and measure impact.

  
  
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  Familiarity with federal contracting and employment law compliance, including DOL, OFCCP, FAR, and ERISA regulations, as well as related requirements under FMLA, ACA, and COBRA.

  
  
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  ATS and HRIS systems proficiency, with the ability to generate and interpret HR data and reports.

  
  
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  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.

  
  
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  Able to work Eastern Standard Time (EST) hours, starting no later than 9:00 AM EST.

  
  
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  Demonstrated success working independently in a fast-paced, remote environment while maintaining professionalism and sound judgment under pressure.

  
  
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  Education Requirements:

  
  
  
  
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    Bachelor's degree or a minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible HR experience.

    
    
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    Minimum of 5 years' experience in a Senior HR Business Partner, HR Manager, or comparable strategic HR capacity.

    
    
  
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

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  3 years in technology industry (combination of commercial & government contracting)

  
  
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  PHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification is strongly preferred.

  
  
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  Direct experience supporting a federal contracting organization, applying FAR/OFCCP/DOL requirements in day-to-day HR operations.

  
  
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  Experience in the technology industry or other fast-paced, distributed workforce environment.

  
  
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  Hands-on experience implementing HR systems, services, or process improvements.

  
  
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  Advanced HR data reporting skills are a plus.

  
  

To learn more about working at Ad Hoc, please visit:https://adhocteam.us/join

Benefits:

• Company-subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible PTO
• 401K with employer match
• Paid parental leave after one year of service
• Employee Assistance Program

Ad Hoc LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, pregnancy, disability, work-related injury, covered veteran status, political ideology, marital status, or any other factor that the law protects from employment discrimination.

In support of various state and city equal pay transparency laws, Ad Hoc job descriptions feature the starting range we reasonably expect to pay to candidates who would join our team with little to no need for training on the responsibilities we've outlined above. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and responsibility. The range of starting pay for this role is $100,000-$125,000. Our recruiters will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements.

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