Human Resources Manager
Portland Oregon (hybrid schedule)
Our client a fastgrowing global technology firm providing IT consulting and solutions to industries ranging from financial services to manufacturing is seeking a dynamic Human Resources Manager. Reporting directly to the Chief of Staff this role requires a handson knowledgeable HR professional who can manage a variety of tasks including employee relations immigration cases compensation analysis and performance management. Taking a proactive approach thrives in a fast paced technology environment. Foster a highperforming culture and handle all HR responsibilities.
Responsibilities of the HR Manager
- Serve as the primary point of contact for employees and managers offering guidance and resolving issues in a timely fair and confidential manner.
- Address workplace conflicts provide coaching and ensure a positive work environment that fosters trust and collaboration.
- Lead employee relations programs and activities including counseling policy interpretation and employee recognition.
- Manage the full cycle of immigration cases including H1B PERM and other
visa processes. Act as a liaison between employees legal counsel and
immigration agencies to ensure compliance and timely processing. - Provide guidance to employees and managers regarding immigration policies and
procedures to ensure smooth transitions for international hires. - Support audits and compliance activities creating custom reports and supporting documentation as needed.
- Conduct compensation analyses to ensure pay structures are competitive and equitable.
- Collaborate with leadership to review and adjust compensation programs including salary bench marking and total rewards packages.
- Support annual salary reviews and merit increase processes with datadriven recommendations.
- Oversee the performance management process to ensure employees receive regular feedback and growth opportunities.
- Collaborate with managers to address performance issues develop improvement plans and drive accountability.
- Support leadership in fostering and maintaining a highperformance culture.
- Ensure HR policies and practices comply with local state and federal employment laws.
- Administer and communicate companywide policies and keep the organization updated on relevant legal changes.
- Lead daytoday HR operations including on boarding off boarding and employee lifecycle management.
- Collaborate with external vendors for payroll benefits administration and HRIS management.
- Understand and manage processes related to billable hours and bench pay.
- Track key HR metrics and prepare reports for leadership leveraging data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
Qualifications of the HR Manager:
- Bachelors degree in human resources business administration or a related field.
- 710 years of relevant HR experience including at least 3 years in a management or leadership role.
- Experience within a technology firm or tech adjacent firm
- Proven experience in employee relations immigration case management (e.g. H1B L2) compensation analysis and performance management.
- Strong understanding of employment laws and regulations including those in California.
- Must have exp within the IT industry including U.S. employment regulations including CA and NY laws immigration case management H1B PERM L2 visa processes and knowledge of billable hours/bench pay structures.
- Experience managing billable hours and bench pay processes.
- Track record of leveraging HR metrics and preparing leadership reports to drive decisionmaking.
- Experience with any of the following systems is a plus: Trinet for Payroll Employee Navigator for Benefits SAP Systems or NetSuite (planned implementation).
- SHRMCP or PHR certification preferred.
- Handson proactive approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines and thrive in a fast paced environment.
- Excellent communication and relationshipbuilding skills.
- Strong analytical skills particularly in compensation analysis and performance metrics.
- Problemsolving mindset with the ability to work through complex issues and provide practical solutions.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint).