People & Culture Manager (Part-Time)
- P&C Strategy & Operations
- Partner with leadership to develop and implement P&C policies aligned with QuesTek’s strategic goals, compliance obligations, and company culture.
- Serve as the primary P&C point of contact for employees and managers across all functions.
- Maintain and update the Employee Handbook, ensuring alignment with federal, state, and local employment laws, as well as CMMC, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 compliance requirements.
- Manage P&CIS systems and personnel files in accordance with confidentiality, data protection, and audit requirements.
- Talent Acquisition & Onboarding
- Coordinate recruiting processes for both technical (R&D, software, engineering) and administrative roles.
- Manage relationships with external recruiters and hiring platforms.
- Conduct new-hire onboarding and orientation, ensuring smooth integration into QuesTek’s hybrid workforce.
- Employee Relations & Development
- Advise managers on performance management, coaching, and corrective actions.
- Support employee engagement initiatives, culture-building efforts, and retention strategies.
- Manage annual review cycles and goal-setting processes in collaboration with functional leaders.
- Serve as a confidential resource for employee concerns and conflict resolution.
- Compensation & Benefits Administration
- Administer employee benefits programs, including health insurance, 401(k), FSA, PTO, and voluntary plans.
- Partner with the CFO on annual benefits renewals, compensation benchmarking, and compliance filings.
- Ensure payroll data accuracy and coordinate with accounting for processing.
- Compliance & Reporting
- Maintain compliance with all applicable employment regulations (EEO, FMLA, ACA, COBRA, etc.).
- Support federal-contractor obligations, including affirmative action plans, E-Verify, and recordkeeping under FAR/DFARS.
- Manage background checks, training logs, and annual certification renewals tied to cybersecurity frameworks.
- Prepare P&C metrics and workforce reports for leadership and board review.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s or P&C certification preferred).
- 7+ years of progressive P&C experience, preferably in a technology, engineering, or federal-contractor environment.
- Strong working knowledge of U.S. employment law, P&CIS platforms, and modern P&C practices.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a balance of professionalism and approachability.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, handle sensitive information discreetly, and adapt to a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
- SP&CM-CP / SP&CM-SCP or PP&C / SPP&C
- Familiarity with ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type 2, and CMMC frameworks preferred
- Competitive hourly rate commensurate with experience
- Approx. 20–25 hours per week, flexible hybrid schedule
- Eligibility for part-time employee benefits as applicable
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