Full-Time Human Resources Manager Office Manager
Overview
Lead people and workplace functions to enable scaling at a fast-growing aerospace startup. Consolidate HR and office operations under one owner while managing day-to-day engineering office activities. This broad role requires building and leading the function as the company expands to 30+ employees.
What You'll Do12
- 1Own full employee lifecycle from requisition to offboarding with thorough documentation
- 2Execute end-to-end recruiting including ATS management and candidate experience
- 3Administer payroll benefits and compliance including payroll processing and leave administration
- 4Maintain HR compliance records and ensure regulatory reporting accuracy
- 5Drive performance and compensation cycles with objective setting and equity documentation
- 6Coordinate office logistics such as vendor management and facility setup
- 7Plan and execute company events within budget and logistics constraints
- 8Develop scalable systems and processes for HR and facilities management
- 9Act as cultural steward and transparent communicator with leadership and new hires
- 10Handle sensitive personnel information with discretion and judgment
- 11Operate autonomously in a startup environment prioritizing outcomes over supervision
- 12Support transition from informal practices to formalized infrastructure
Requirements10
- 15–10+ years combined HR generalist and office management experience
- 2Proven track record in companies under 100 employees
- 3Hands-on payroll and benefits administration through third-party providers
- 4Knowledge of federal and Virginia employment law with practical judgment
- 5Certification such as SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP or PHR/SPHR
- 6Experience with equity administration platforms like Carta
- 7Background in aerospace defense or government contracting environments
- 8Understanding of SBIR/STTR funding and cleared personnel requirements
- 9Ability to lead technical recruiting for specialized engineering roles
- 10Prior experience with office build-out and relocation projects
Salary Insight
$62 - $82k per year
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