Human Resources Manager

Role Summary:

The Human Resources Manager will serve as KS&R’s lead HR professional, responsible for managing all day-to-day human resource functions and driving key initiatives that support employee development, engagement, and organizational growth. Reporting to a member of the Leadership Team, the HR Manager will receive strategic direction while owning and executing HR operations independently. This is a unique opportunity to shape and elevate HR in a collaborative, people-first organization.

Key Responsibilities:

HR Strategy & Culture

• Serve as a thought partner to the Executive Team on HR strategy and organizational development
• Promote a positive, inclusive, and values-aligned workplace culture; engaging a remote workforce
• Lead employee engagement initiatives and help design programs that strengthen connection and morale

Talent Management & Development

• ·Oversee the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, performance management, and offboarding
• Implement and manage a performance review process that supports growth and accountability
• Identify and facilitate training programs aligned to professional development goals (including, but not limited to federal and state mandated training)
• Develop and support succession planning and workforce planning strategies to align talent with organizational growth goals, including skillset roadmaps

Compensation & Benefits

• Conduct compensation analysis to ensure internal equity and market competitiveness
• Create and manage personalized compensation reports for employees on an annual basis
• Lead benefits administration, employee education, and open enrollment procedures
• Reconcile benefits invoicing to ensure accurate hiring/exiting of employees on a timely basis

_ Compliance & HR Operations_

• Ensure compliance with all relevant employment laws and regulations (federal, state, local)
• Responsible for all informational paperwork for KS&R Employees – including: employment verification, wage garnishment requests, unemployment claims, quarterly disability reports, etc.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records
• Handle employee relations issues with discretion, empathy, and fairness
• Recommend and implement HR technologies, systems, and process improvements, ensuring data integrity and system efficiency
• Manage annual drug screening processes
• Manage and develop any HR support staff or external vendors supporting HR functions

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of progressive experience in Human Resources, ideally in a generalist or business partner capacity
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (Master’s degree ideal)
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification strongly preferred
• Proven experience owning HR processes end-to-end in a small to mid-sized company
• Proven experience building strong relationships at all levels of the organization
• Ability to work independently and strategically while balancing day-to-day HR operations
• Deep knowledge of employment law and HR best practices
• Experience with compensation analysis, performance management, and employee engagement initiatives
• Strong communication, emotional intelligence, and problem-solving skills
• High level of discretion, integrity, and empathy

Work Environment & Perks:

• Remote-first culture with flexibility and autonomy
• Collaborative, values-driven team
• Competitive compensation and annual bonus eligibility
• Opportunity to shape the future of HR in a growing and people-centric firm

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

Work Location: Remote