HR Operations Lead

Location: Chantilly, VA (On-Site)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: $75,000–$85,000

About the Role

FiberCom is seeking an experienced HR leader to oversee the day-to-day Human Resources function. This role will lead HR operations, employee relations, compliance, payroll coordination, recruiting, onboarding, and HR team development while partnering with executive leadership and the Strategic HR Advisor.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily HR operations and supervise the HR team.
• Manage employee relations, investigations, coaching, and performance issues.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws, HR policies, and I-9 requirements.
• Oversee payroll coordination, HRIS, benefits administration, and personnel records.
• Support recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and workforce planning.
• Develop HR processes, reporting, metrics, and operational improvements.
• Partner with leadership to implement HR initiatives and support organizational growth.

Qualifications

Required

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience.
• Strong background in employee relations, compliance, recruiting, onboarding, and payroll support.
• Experience leading or mentoring HR staff.
• Knowledge of U.S. employment laws and HR best practices.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems.

Preferred

• SHRM-CP, PHR, SHRM-SCP, or SPHR certification.
• Multi-state HR experience.
• Experience in telecommunications, construction, infrastructure, or field services.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.

Ideal Candidate

We're looking for someone who is:

• A confident, hands-on HR leader.
• Strong in employee relations and compliance.
• Comfortable coaching managers and holding teams accountable.
• Process-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, growing organization.