Human Resources and Benefits Manager (Falls Church, VA)

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  Partner with leadership to develop and execute HR and benefits strategies aligned with business objectives

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  Manage the full post-recruitment employee lifecycle, including supporting onboarding and offboarding and HR files.

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  Ensure company compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including maintaining 100% compliance with Form I-9 and E-Verify regulations

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  Lead employee relations matters, investigations, disciplinary actions, accommodations, and terminations

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  Administer health, welfare, retirement, leave, and other employee benefit programs

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  Manage vendor and broker relationships for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) plans

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  Lead annual open enrollment, benefits renewals, census reporting, and employee education sessions

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  Review benefits utilization trends and renewal proposals to optimize plan design and cost efficiency

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  Ensure compliance with ERISA, ACA, COBRA, FMLA, FLSA, HIPAA, payroll regulations, and applicable federal/state employment laws

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  Maintain and update employee handbook, HR policies, and standard operating procedures

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  Manage performance review cycles and support manager coaching and employee development initiatives

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  Track HR metrics and prepare reporting on retention, benefits usage, compensation trends, and workforce planning

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  Support learning and development initiatives, succession planning, and internal career growth opportunities

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  Conduct periodic audits of employee files, I-9 documentation, benefits records, and 401(k) processes

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  Assist with business development efforts as needed

• Employees experience a smooth benefits enrollment process and experience

• Benefits programs remain competitive, cost-effective, and well-utilized by employees

• Managers receive trusted guidance on employee relations, performance, and team development

• Benefits processes run accurately and on time with minimal escalations

• Leadership has access to actionable workforce data and HR insights for decision-making 

• 10 years of progressive HR experience, including benefits administration, leave administration and HR operations leadership

• Strong working knowledge of ERISA, ACA, FMLA, FLSA, COBRA, HIPAA, payroll regulations, and employment law compliance

• Experience managing 401(k), open enrollment, vendor renewals, and employee benefits communication

• Demonstrated success handling sensitive employee relations matters with discretion and professionalism

• Strong analytical skills with experience reporting on HR metrics and trends

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

• High level of integrity, judgment, and confidentiality
   

• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred

• Experience supporting government contracting or federal client environments

• Familiarity with HRIS/payroll systems and benefits platforms in a multi-state environment

• Hands-on experience handling self-insured benefits administration, claims tracking, and employee inquiries

• Experience scaling HR programs in a fast-growing small business environment

• Advanced proficiency in Google Suite and reporting tools

• Background in compensation analysis and rewards strategy

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Compensation: The expected initial salary for this role is $125,000 - $134,000 annually. Actual compensation may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge and skills, education, experience, certifications, geographic location, and organizational needs. Individual compensation will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

In addition to base salary, Tesla Government offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings options, paid time off, paid holidays, and professional development opportunities.

Tesla Government Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

This is a full time position