Human Resources Manager

SUMMARY

The Human Resources (HR) Manager plays a critical role in aligning human resources initiatives and programs with Arete and it’s Center of Excellence (CoE) business objectives. The Human Resources Manager supports and champions the implementation of HR strategies, policies, organizational development, engagement, rewards, and performance management. This position formulates strategic partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added services to management and employees that reflect the business objectives of the organization. Moreover, the Human Resources Manager acts as a project manager and supports select HR programs and plans, ensuring they align with the business goals. The successful incumbent approaches new challenges and tasks with a positive attitude and a solutions-orientated approach focused on an exceptional employee experience.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides guidance and input on business unit hires, internal transfers, restructures, workforce planning and succession planning
• Leads various core HR areas including, but not limited to, performance, rewards, employee relations, learning, and development
• Mentors, trains, and develops HR team members; Provides ongoing performance feedback and guidance
• Makes recommendations on HR policies and ensures that all employee-related policies align with company goals
• Acts as liaison between the company, in-house counsel, and outside legal to ensure that all employment policies follow current laws and regulations
• Maintains compliance with central and state employment laws and regulations, and recommends best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance
• Analyzes trends and metrics to understand people’s priorities and develop solutions, programs, and policies
• Manages and resolve complex employee relations issues; conducts effective, thorough, and objective investigations
• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counselling, career development, disciplinary actions)
• Works closely with managers and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention
• Creates and leverages HR analytics to understand people-related issues impacting business and to drive data-based decision-making
• Advises managers and employees on human resource issues, policies, procedures, and practices
• Manages the design and administration of employee performance evaluations and promotions
• Manages the implementation of rewards initiatives such as benchmarking and variable pay plans by creating awareness and executing the planned initiatives effectively
• Manages the design and implementation of learning and development initiatives through learning needs assessment, create customized learning programs to meet business needs and assesses the business impact through these learning initiatives
• Conducts and records exit interviews; Makes recommendations for continued cultural improvement and retention strategies
• Serves as an ambassador of Arete culture and drives empowerment and engagement initiatives
• Handles employee complaints, grievances, and disputes to ensure compliance and equitable resolution
• Leads and manages the end-to-end onboarding processes and drives all HR documentation requirements across the employment lifecycle
• Conducts employee engagement interviews/focus groups and recommends actions to enhance employee experience
• Maintains complete employee files by best practice and appropriate laws
• Maintains an updated employee handbook
• Continuously evaluates existing practices for opportunities to improve the employee experience
• May perform other duties as assigned by management

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Excellent verbal, written communication, and presentation skills with an ability to build partnerships and establish rapport and credibility at all levels
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to deliver quality outcomes with attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and ensure timely execution
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s Human Capital Management (HCM) system

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources and 8+ years of core experience in progressively responsible Human Resource roles. Master’s Degree preferred
• Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including rewards practices, learning and development, organizational diagnosis, engagement, employee relations including resolving complex employee relations matters, diversity, performance management, and central and state employment laws

DISCLAIMER
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for personnel so classified.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the responsibilities of this position, the work environment characteristics listed below are representative of the environment the employee will encounter: Usual office working conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with Arete's salary and benefit policy.

DECLARATION

The Arete Incident Response Human Resources Department retains the sole right and discretion to make changes to this job description.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and celebrate our employees’ differences, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or Veteran status. Different makes us better.

Arete Incident Response is an outstanding (and growing) company with a very dedicated, fun team. We offer competitive salaries, fully paid benefits including Medical/Dental, Life/Disability Insurance, 401(k) and the opportunity to work with some of the latest and greatest in the fast-growing cyber security industry.
 
 
When you join Arete…
You’ll be doing work that matters alongside other talented people, transforming the way people, businesses, and things connect with each other. Of course, we will offer you great pay and benefits, but we’re about more than that. Arete is a place where you can craft your own path to greatness. Whether you think in code, words, pictures or numbers, find your future at Arete, where experience matters.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer- and celebrate our employees’ differences, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or Veteran status. Different makes us better.