Human Resources; HR) Manager Wakefield, VA

Human Resources Manager

We are looking for an experienced Human Resources (HR) Manager to support organizational people operations in Virginia. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for a hands-on HR Manager who can dedicate approximately 20 hours per week while building strong workplace practices, guiding leaders, and helping maintain a respectful and compliant work environment. The person in this role will partner with management to strengthen employee relations, develop practical HR processes, and provide reliable support across core HR functions.

Responsibilities:

• Create and implement workplace policies, behavioral expectations, and employee conduct guidelines that support compliance and a positive culture.

• Deliver training for supervisors and managers on key people-management topics, including leadership fundamentals, conflict resolution, and effective employee communication.

• Lead workplace investigations and review employee concerns with fairness, discretion, and attention to applicable legal and organizational requirements.

• Design and launch a confidential reporting channel and complaint-handling process, ensuring concerns are tracked, reviewed, and communicated back to leadership with clear recommendations.

• Advise managers on employee relations matters, helping address sensitive personnel issues in a timely and consistent manner.

• Support HR administration activities such as onboarding coordination, benefits-related processes, and maintenance of employee records.

• Utilize HR information systems to organize documentation, monitor HR activity, and improve consistency across people operations.

• Recommend enhancements to HR programs and procedures that strengthen accountability, communication, and the overall employee experience.