HR Operations Manager

Ardurra is seeking an HR Operations Manager based in our Miami, FLoffice, with the flexibility for a Hybrid schedule!

We are an exciting and growing engineering firm with meaningful work and a great team culture. Ardurra has offices across the U.S. and Puerto Rico, we take on impactful projects in water, transportation, environmental, aviation, and land development sectors. We offer opportunities to grow, collaborate, and make a real difference in the communities we serve. If you're looking for a place where your work matters and your voice is heard, Ardurra's a great place to grow your career.

The HR Operations Manager is a strategic and operational leader responsible for optimizing HR systems, driving data-informed decision-making, and ensuring compliance across the employee lifecycle. This role oversees HRIS infrastructure, people analytics, reporting, process improvement, and automation, with a strong focus on scalability and integration—especially during periods of organizational growth and acquisition.

• Manage and optimize HR operational processes, including employee onboarding, performance management, benefits administration, reporting, and dashboards for HR stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with labor regulations and internal policies.

• Lead the strategy, implementation, and optimization of HRIS platforms & systems
• Ensure system integrity, data accuracy, and compliance with data privacy regulations.
• Manage vendor relationships and coordinate system upgrades, integrations, and enhancements.
  Develop intuitive dashboards and self-service tools for HR and business leaders.

• Deliver actionable insights through people analytics to support workforce planning, talent management, and organizational effectiveness.
• Own the development of standardized and ad hoc HR reports, including headcount, turnover, engagement, and compensation metrics.
• Ensure data governance and consistency across all HR data sources.
• Translate complex data into clear, strategic recommendations for HR and executive leadership.

• Ensure HR operations comply with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Maintain documentation and audit readiness for internal and external compliance reviews.
• Partner with Legal and Risk teams to proactively identify and mitigate HR-related risks.
• Monitor regulatory changes and update policies and procedures accordingly.

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, scalability, and employee experience.
• Lead automation initiatives across HR operations, leveraging technology to reduce manual work and improve accuracy.
• Apply continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) to streamline workflows and eliminate redundancies.
• Champion a culture of innovation and operational excellence within the HR team.

• Lead HR operational integration efforts during mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.
• Assess and align systems, processes, and data across acquired entities.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure a smooth transition and consistent employee experience.
• Develop scalable solutions to support rapid growth and organizational change.
• Lead and develop a high-performing HR Operations team.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Employee Relations, and other HR functions to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Serve as a key liaison between HR, Finance, IT, and other departments for systems and data-related initiatives.

• Advanced knowledge of HR best practices, employment law, organizational development principles, and business strategy alignment.
• Excellent relationship building, consulting, conflict resolution, coaching skills, and delivering business-focused HR solutions.
• Ability to analyze workforce data, identify trends, and make strategic recommendations that support business objectives.
• Experience in a fast-paced, matrixed organization.
• Excellent analytical, project management, and communication skills.
• Ability to influence and drive change…