We are looking for an HR Manager to join our corporate team located in Herndon, VA. Responsibilities: Demonstrated expertise in the field of employee benefits and retirement plans, compliance and daily management. Must also demonstrate experience with employee relations, and strong technical acumen to work with HRIS in customizations and updates as well as user acceptance testing Develop organizational strategies through research of market trends, identification of corporate culture and working with available resources to enhance the working environment Build and maintain strong professional relationships with internal and external customers Lead change initiatives to drive organizational effectiveness, talent development and growth Develop and formalize HR infrastructure, identify opportunities for process improvement, cost reduction, effectiveness, and perceived value; development and implementation of policy and processes Compiles data and develops reports for monitoring and tracking leave (FMLA and LOA), in conjunction with payroll reconciliation. Partner with management to create a positive working environment where employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to perform at their best Provides direction to all levels of employees to proactively anticipate, prevent and resolve a wide area of HR issues including conflict management to personnel issues, and other generalist duties. Provide counsel, coaching and training to managers in the areas of employee relations, performance management, and leadership Coordinates with insurance carriers, third party administrators, consultants in the administration of benefits and claims and escalates to management when appropriate. Coordinates open enrollment, including preparation of benefits materials to ensure and enhance employee understanding of benefits, plan design and option changes, and claims submission. Respond to employee claims and investigate as necessary Requirements: Bachelor?s Degree in Business, Human Resources or related field or equivalent experience. 7 ? 10 years of experience in Human Resources positions, with 3 years of management experience SPHR or SHRM-SCP certification is highly preferred Must be expert in all things related to Benefits, design, management and compliance Must be technically capable to manage HRIS design and use. Self-starter with a proactive approach to identifying issues and challenges, as well as analyze issues and recommend solutions Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with all levels of the employees and be a trusted member of the team Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Prior experience managing benefits and compensation, performance management, compliance, employee relations, organizational development and strategic planning Must be highly organized, action-oriented and collaborative Must have demonstrated knowledge of state and federal employment law in a multi-location / multi-state environment Regular and reliable in-office attendance. Experience in a federal government contracting organization is desired Iron Bow Technologies is a leading IT solution provider dedicated to successfully transforming technology investments into business capabilities for government, commercial and healthcare clients. Our depth of technical expertise, global reach and strategic partnerships with industry leaders as well as disruptive technology partners uniquely positions Iron Bow to target the right solution to ensure your successful business outcome. We partner with our clients from planning and implementation through ongoing maintenance and management to deliver solutions that are strong, flexible and on target. Iron Bow Technologies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.