
Human Resources Manager
Part-timeRobert Half Management Resources
Wakefield, VAPart-time / ContractSeen 4 days agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago
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The company seeks an experienced Human Resources Manager for a part‑time, contract engagement, focusing on employee relations, policy development, training, investigations, and HR administration while supporting leadership and improving processes.
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Description
We are looking for an experienced Human Resources (HR) Manager to support an organization through a contract engagement. This role is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented HR specialist who can dedicate part-time hours each week while strengthening employee relations, formalizing workplace expectations, and guiding leaders on effective people management practices. The position will play a key role in building practical HR programs, addressing employee concerns, and promoting a respectful, compliant, and well-supported work environment. The Human Resources Manager will work a part time schedule consisting of workdays on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.
Responsibilities:
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Develop and implement workplace policies, employee guidelines, and standards of conduct that align with organizational needs and employment requirements.
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Deliver training for supervisors and managers on topics such as leadership fundamentals, workplace behavior, conflict management, and effective employee communication.
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Lead employee relations reviews by assessing concerns, gathering information, and conducting fair, well-documented workplace investigations.
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Create and manage a confidential reporting process, including a speak-up hotline structure, case tracking, follow-up actions, and recommendations for leadership.
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Advise management on HR best practices related to performance concerns, employee complaints, corrective action, and workplace culture.
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Support HR administration activities, including onboarding coordination, benefit-related guidance, and maintenance of core employee records.
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Partner with leadership to identify areas for process improvement within HR operations and recommend practical solutions that support compliance and employee experience.
Requirements
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Proven experience in human resources leadership, including employee relations and HR administration responsibilities.
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Strong background in drafting policies, codes of conduct, and workplace standards for organizational use.
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Demonstrated ability to train supervisors and managers on personnel-related topics and workplace expectations.
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Familiarity with onboarding processes, benefit functions, and HR information systems.
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Knowledge of employment practices and compliance considerations relevant to workplace policies and complaint handling.
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Excellent communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a part-time contract capacity.
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Prior HR experience in a manufacturing (or similar) work environment
Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.
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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.
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