Position Summary:

The HR Manager plays a key role in ensuring the smooth delivery of day-to-day HR services for both assigned clients and the internal MDC team. This is a hands-on role focused on managing payroll, benefits administration, onboarding, compliance, and employee records with accuracy, efficiency, and professionalism. The position is responsible for maintaining consistency, ensuring compliance, and supporting high-quality service delivery across all HR touchpoints. It requires the ability to manage competing priorities across different organizational contexts while consistently delivering timely, accurate, and people-centered support.

Professional Background:

• GED, high school diploma, or equivalent experience is required; some college coursework or administrative training is a plus.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive HR experience, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification strongly preferred
• In depth knowledge of employment laws, HR best practices, and multi-state compliance requirements.
• Proficiency with HR and benefit systems (i.e. Paylocity, ADP, Principal, Benefitmall, etc.).

Core Functions:

• Manage timesheet review and end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring accuracy in pay, deductions, benefit contributions, and timely issue resolution.
• Administer employee benefits programs, including enrollments, terminations, and coordination with brokers for health insurance, retirement plans, and leave policies.
• Lead onboarding and orientation processes to ensure a welcoming and compliant start for all new hires.
• Maintain, interpret, and improve HR policies in alignment with employment laws and organizational goals.
• Provide hands-on guidance to managers on performance conversations, development planning, and disciplinary actions.
• Conduct or support investigations, address employee concerns, and ensure consistent handling of employee relations matters.
• Operate as a trusted HR advisor across multiple clients, balancing varied priorities, ensuring compliance, and applying best practices tailored to each environment.

Core Competencies:

• Demonstrates reliability, manages time effectively, and delivers accurate work with consistency and accountability.
• Uses computer systems and digital tools confidently, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and comfort navigating HRIS, payroll, and benefits platforms.
• Demonstrates comfort with learning new systems and adapts them thoughtfully to support daily work.
• Maintains strong attention to detail while managing multiple responsibilities across clients and internal needs.
• Communicates clearly and professionally in both written and verbal formats.
• Exercises sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism when handling sensitive information.
• Adjusts to shifting priorities and manages competing demands while maintaining high-quality output.
• Operates effectively in a consulting environment, staying flexible, responsive, and solution-oriented across varied client needs.

Compensation & Benefits

Employees receive a monthly contribution toward medical insurance, and 100% employer-paid vision, short-and long-term disability, life, and AD&D coverage for employee only plan. Benefits also include paid time off accruals, company-paid holidays, paid parking, and a convenient location near Metro station.

• Salary Range: $85,000 - $95,000 per year, depending on experience.