Human Resources and Benefits Manager

Tesla Government is seeking an experienced Human Resources & Benefits Manager to lead and optimize our people operations, employee experience, and total rewards programs. This role is ideal for a strategic HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced, growing organization and enjoys balancing high-level workforce strategy with hands-on HR operations. The HR & Benefits Manager will oversee the employee lifecycle post-recruitment, employee relations, compliance, performance management, payroll coordination, and benefits administration. This position will serve as a trusted advisor to leadership and employees while ensuring our HR programs remain compliant, scalable, and employee-focused. The Human Resources & Benefits Manager reports to the Chief Operating Officer and is responsible for leading HR and benefits functions across the organization. This includes employee relations, performance management, leave management, payroll support, compliance, benefits strategy, and policy development.

Responsibilities

Partner with leadership to develop and execute HR and benefits strategies aligned with business objectives; Manage the full post-recruitment employee lifecycle, including supporting onboarding and offboarding and HR files; Ensure company compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including maintaining 100% compliance with Form I-9 and E-Verify regulations; Lead employee relations matters, investigations, disciplinary actions, accommodations, and terminations; Administer health, welfare, retirement, leave, and other employee benefit programs; Manage vendor and broker relationships for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) plans; Lead annual open enrollment, benefits renewals, census reporting, and employee education sessions; Review benefits utilization trends and renewal proposals to optimize plan design and cost efficiency; Ensure compliance with ERISA, ACA, COBRA, FMLA, FLSA, HIPAA, payroll regulations, and applicable federal/state employment laws; Maintain and update employee handbook, HR policies, and standard operating procedures; Manage performance review cycles and support manager coaching and employee development initiatives; Track HR metrics and prepare reporting on retention, benefits usage, compensation trends, and workforce planning; Support learning and development initiatives, succession planning, and internal career growth opportunities; Conduct periodic audits of employee files, I-9 documentation, benefits records, and 401(k) processes; Assist with business development efforts as needed

Requirements

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

Nice to have

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

Benefits

Flex PTO; flexible work schedule; health benefits; 4% matching on 401(k) contributions; competitive compensation; work from home (telework); medical, dental, and vision insurance; retirement savings options; paid time off; paid holidays; professional development opportunities