Human Resources Manager

Spectra Tech is seeking an empathetic, people oriented Human Resources Manager for our corporate office location.

Our ideal candidate for this role:

* Values integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

* Is well-versed in negotiation and conflict resolution.

* Has knowledge of employment laws and nationwide regulations.

* Can learn our organization's HRIS and talent management systems.

* Can serve as a trusted partner to executives, managers, and employees across the organization.

* Is interested in engaging with executives, hiring managers, and recruiters to onboard, incentivize, and retain quality employees.

* Is organized with the ability to prioritize, delegate, and accomplish tasks, occasionally with a quick turnaround.

* Can work from the corporate office in Oak Ridge, TN.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As Spectra Tech's Human Resources Manager, you will:

* Lead and develop the HR team, setting priorities, delegating work, and ensuring consistent service delivery.

* Oversee payroll and HRIS administration, ensuring data accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery of insights to leadership.

* Lead benefits strategy and administration, including plan selection, Open Enrollment, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement of offerings.

* Oversee retirement and leave programs, including 401(k), STD, LTD, and FMLA administration.

* Ensure HR compliance within a government contracting environment by maintaining policies, leading investigations, and aligning practices with federal and employment regulations.

* Oversee the full employee lifecycle, from pre-employment through onboarding and ongoing employee support.

* Own HR compliance reporting, including AAP, EEO-1, and VETS submissions, coordinating with third-party administrators as needed.

* Collaborate weekly with recruiting partners to align hiring activity, workforce needs, and compliance requirements.

* Leverage HR systems to deliver accurate payroll, workforce data, and actionable insights.

REQUIRED SKILLS

* A bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field.

* 10+ years' experience, including 2+ years of human resource management experience.

* Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

* Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

PREFERED SKILLS

* SHRM-CP (SHRM Certified Professional).

* Prior government contracting experience.

ABOUT US

Spectra Tech, Inc. offers engineering, technical, and business solutions to government contractors, the DOE, the DOD, and other public and private clients. As such, we expect all our employees to have a high standard for confidentiality.

Our corporate office is based in Oak Ridge, TN, close by to ORNL and Y-12. However, our employees complete contract work across the United States, involving nuclear engineering, information technology, environmental remediation, and more.

We offer the following benefits to eligible employees:

* PTO

* Paid Holidays

* Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

* Short-term and Long-term Disability

* Life Insurance

* 401K

Spectra Tech, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.