Assistant Human Resources Manager

Assistant Human Resources Manager

Direct Hire Full-Time Exempt
Salary Range: $90000 $110000 annually

About the Opportunity

Key Staffing is partnering with a well-established mission-driven organization to recruit an experienced Assistant Human Resources Manager. This role plays a critical part in supporting senior HR leadership while overseeing day-to-day HR operations and guiding a multidisciplinary HR team.

The Assistant HR Manager serves as a central liaison between HR leadership and the operational HR staff ensuring alignment consistency compliance and continuous improvement across all HR functions.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on HR leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys mentoring others improving processes and contributing to strategic HR initiatives.

Position Summary

The Assistant Human Resources Manager supports senior HR leadership by coordinating daily HR activities overseeing workflow execution and assisting with department-wide initiatives. This role provides leadership guidance and structure to the HR team while ensuring compliance with employment laws and internal policies.

The ideal candidate brings strong leadership communication and organizational skills with broad experience across employee relations compliance recruiting benefits training and HR operations.

Key Responsibilities

HR Leadership & Team Support

• Act as a day-to-day liaison between HR leadership and HR staff to ensure alignment with departmental goals
• Provide guidance mentorship and operational support to HR team members across multiple HR functions
• Promote consistency accountability and collaboration within the HR department

HR Operations & Process Improvement

• Review enhance and streamline HR workflows to improve efficiency and employee experience
• Coordinate cross-functional HR activities including recruiting benefits administration training and employee relations
• Assist in developing performance metrics and accountability measures for HR operations

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Support the resolution of escalated employee relations matters and complex HR issues
• Ensure compliance with federal state and local employment laws and internal policies
• Assist with policy development updates and implementation

Projects & Strategic Initiatives

• Lead or support department-wide projects such as HRIS enhancements policy rollouts and process automation
• Provide reporting analytics and insights related to HR trends risks and operational performance
• Support departmental budgeting staffing plans and compliance tracking

Communication & Engagement

• Serve as a point of contact for internal HR communications updates and initiatives
• Support employee engagement efforts and promote HR as an accessible responsive resource

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive HR experience
• At least 12 years in a supervisory lead or coordination role
• Experience across multiple HR disciplines (employee relations recruiting benefits training compliance)

Preferred

• PHR SPHR SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification
• Strong leadership and coaching skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• High level of discretion and emotional intelligence
• Strong organizational analytical and multitasking skills
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Primarily office-based role
• Ability to sit stand and walk for extended periods
• Occasional bending lifting and reaching
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds

Commitment to Diversity: As an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting the needs of a multi-generational and multicultural workforce Key Staffing recognizes that a diverse staff reflective of our community is an integral and welcome part of a successful and ethical business. We hire local talent at all levels regardless of race color religion age national origin gender gender identity sexual orientation or disability and actively foster inclusion in all forms both within our company and across interactions with clients candidates and partners.

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