Senior People Operations Specialist

A1M Solutions

. Advise leadership on federal, state, and local labor-law compliance .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $95,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in HR generalist functions, including compliance with federal and multi-state employment laws, benefits administration, and HR systems management. Proven ability to advise leadership on complex employee matters and optimize HR workflows while fostering collaboration across teams.

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HR Generalist ExperienceFederal Employment Law KnowledgeADP AdministrationBenefits AdministrationPolicy Development

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Hard Skills

HR ComplianceEmployee RelationsBenefits AdministrationHR Systems ManagementProcess OptimizationData ManagementPolicy DevelopmentWorkflow ImprovementOpen Enrollment CoordinationRisk Assessment

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsRelationship BuildingProblem SolvingCollaborationCoaching and Mentoring

Tools & Technologies

ADPEmployee NavigatorBambooHR

Certifications & Qualifications

SHRM-CPSHRM-SCPPHRSPHR

Industry Keywords

People OperationsFederal Contractor ComplianceGeographically Distributed WorkforceRemote-First WorkforceGovernment Contracting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise leadership on federal, state, and local labor-law compliance
Build compliant HR workflows and review and improve documentation
Oversee benefits administration, annual open enrollment, data audits, vendor evaluation, and process optimization
Advise People Managers on complex employer issues and consistent policy application
Create templates and guides and review documentation quality
Lead and optimize onboarding and offboarding processes
Own and administer HR technology platforms including ADP, Employee Navigator, and BambooHR
Customize HR platforms, implement changes, recommend enhancements, and advise staff on system usage
Build communication across people, teams, projects, A1M, and clients
Partner with teammates, team leads, and government stakeholders on people-operations matters
Address and mitigate risks and conflicts, manage up, and escalate when appropriate
Evaluate deliverables and pursue learning opportunities
Drive HR projects with Delivery and Finance teams, including staffing plans and compensation and benefits budgeting
Coach and mentor people managers across disciplines
Surface policy guidance, compliance updates, and process changes proactively
Monitor federal contractor compliance obligations and flag relevant regulatory changes
Support staffing decisions, employee transitions, and workforce planning aligned with client and contract needs
Represent People Operations in government-client staffing and compliance inquiries

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of progressive People Operations / HR generalist experience
Broad HR generalist experience across employee relations, benefits administration, employment compliance, HR systems, and the employee lifecycle
Strong working knowledge of federal and multi-state employment laws
Experience interpreting requirements, assessing risks, and developing compliant policies and practices
Experience advising leadership and people managers on complex or sensitive employee matters
Experience developing manager resources, training programs, or other initiatives that strengthen organizational people-management capabilities
Ability to independently manage HR operations, prioritize competing demands, anticipate challenges, and resolve problems with minimal oversight
Experience evaluating, developing, and improving HR policies, workflows, and systems
Hands-on experience administering employee benefits, managing open enrollment, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring data accuracy
Proficiency administering HR information systems such as ADP, Employee Navigator, and BambooHR, including system configuration, process automation, reporting, and data management
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including explaining complex or sensitive HR matters clearly and navigating difficult conversations
Ability to build trusted relationships, collaborate across organizational functions, and support managers with varying levels of people-management experience
Experience supporting HR operations in a small or mid-sized organization
Must work from the United States, including the 50 states, District of Columbia, and US territories
Cannot reside in New York state
Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
Flexibility to work across all time zones
Active participation in virtual meetings, including being on camera
Ability to travel to Chico, California once a quarter
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent professional experience (preferred)
Professional HR certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR (preferred)
Experience supporting a geographically distributed, remote-first workforce (preferred)
Experience in a federal government contracting environment (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life insurance, short-term disability, and optional voluntary benefits
401(k) retirement benefits with employer matching
Four weeks of paid time off, seven company holidays, two personal days, and your birthday off
Paid volunteer time
Wellness reimbursements
Budgets to support training, development, travel, and office supply needs
Donations to a nonprofit of your choice upon hire and a few times throughout each year
Flexibility for non-work-related life responsibilities during the day