We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Talent Acquisition & HR Operations Manager to join our team. This 100% remote internal role is heavily focused on talent acquisition and recruiting, with approximately 60 to 65% of the position dedicated to sourcing, interviewing, recruiting, securing and onboarding exceptional talent across the organization. The individual in this role will serve as a trusted talent partner to our executive leadership teams, working closely with leaders across our divisions to understand hiring priorities, identify exceptional talent, and help achieve critical talent acquisition goals. The percentage of time dedicated to talent acquisition functions may increase or decrease depending on organizational hiring activity and open requisitions. This position is 100% remote and for immediate hire in one of our core states (CA, AZ, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, MN, NY, OH, OR, TX, TN, WI, MA or VA).
This position plays an important role in helping build high-performing teams throughout the organization. The Talent Acquisition & HR Operations Manager will proactively source and engage talent, manage candidate pipelines, conduct interviews, coordinate hiring processes, and help drive successful hiring outcomes while delivering an exceptional experience for both candidates and hiring leaders.
In addition to recruitment responsibilities, this role will support important human resources functions including employee relations support, HR operations, benefits administration, employee engagement initiatives, wellness programs, and other people-focused efforts that contribute to a collaborative, high-performing, and mission-aligned workplace culture. This role works closely with leadership to support employee engagement, retention, workforce planning, and HR practices that align with organizational goals, company culture, and employment regulations.
The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, relationship-driven, and energized by helping organizations grow through exceptional talent and strong people practices. This individual will serve as a positive representative of the organization’s mission and values while helping foster a professional, collaborative, and growth-oriented environment across the company.
This position reports directly to the Managing Director, Finance & Operations and partners closely with leadership across the organization. The role also works in collaboration with the Executive Director of Scion Executive Search and the Executive Managing Director, Scion Staffing & National Partnerships on talent acquisition initiatives and recruiting efforts supporting their divisions. This position offers a strong opportunity for continued professional growth and mentorship from executive leadership, including exposure to advanced executive search, recruiting, and HR leadership practices.
Responsibilities
Talent Acquisition:
• Lead our internal talent acquisition from recruitment to onboarding.
• Lead the recruitment and hiring process for open positions, attracting and retaining top talent through effective sourcing strategies.
• Manage the onboarding process and build the schedules (from our built onboarding/training process) for new hires to ensure a smooth transition into the organization.
Strategic HR Management
• Lead day-to-day execution of key HR processes and initiatives to support organizational effectiveness, employee success, and strategic business goals.
• Partner closely with executive leadership as a trusted operational and HR partner to support workforce planning, talent acquisition objectives, team development, and organizational growth initiatives.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of employee relations policies, HR practices, and internal procedures while ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Support leadership in the execution and documentation of performance management and improvement processes when needed.
• Support the organization’s DEI initiatives by collaborating with DEI leadership, assisting with strategic initiatives, and contributing to programs that foster an inclusive, respectful, and equitable workplace culture.
• As needed, leverage workforce data, reporting, and analytics to help support strategic decision-making and organizational planning, including:
• Analyzing workforce trends, hiring activity, retention patterns, and organizational needs to identify opportunities and potential areas of concern.
• Translating workforce insights into actionable recommendations for leadership related to talent acquisition strategies, employee retention, organizational growth, compensation considerations, and employee development initiatives.
Employee Relations And HR Support
• Provide day-to-day HR support and guidance on employee relations matters, including performance management, workplace concerns, corrective actions, and policy interpretation, in partnership with company leadership and the Head of Operations.
• Serve as a positive representative of the organization’s mission, values, and culture by helping set a professional, collaborative, high-performance tone across the company.
• Support managers and organizational leaders in addressing workplace concerns, improving communication, and helping teams operate effectively and successfully.
• Encourage and reinforce direct communication between employees and their managers or leadership teams whenever appropriate, while providing HR support in sensitive or escalated situations.
• Handle confidential employee matters with professionalism, discretion, sound judgment, and alignment with company policies and employment regulations.
• Assist with conflict resolution and mediation for workplace or HR-sensitive matters when needed.
• Partner with leadership to support employee engagement efforts, workplace culture initiatives, team connection activities, and internal communication strategies that foster a positive, energized, and mission-driven work environment.
• Help maintain a professional, respectful, inclusive, and growth-oriented workplace culture where employees feel supported, motivated, and aligned with organizational goals and expectations.
• Coordinate employee feedback initiatives, including annual engagement surveys, to help identify opportunities for continuous organizational improvement and employee experience enhancement.
Compliance And Administration
• Partner with the Managing Director of Finance and Operations to learn and support compliance at the federal, state, and local level that will impact workplace policies and practices.
• Support leadership in the annual review of compensation structures, compensation benchmarking, and merit increase processes to ensure we have competitive compensation that attracts, retains, and motivates top talent, including conducting market research to ensure salary structures are fair and competitive, while having a consistent approach for merit-based compensation changes.
• Manage employee leave of absence requests according to company policy and legal requirements. Process and track all leave administration tasks, including leave accruals, approvals, and return-to-work procedures.
• Manage unemployment insurance claims, minimizing company liability and ensuring proper documentation.
• Serve as the primary resource for employees regarding benefits questions and concerns, conduct open enrollment, and recommend changes to enhance benefits offerings.
• Maintain HR documentation and employment records as required by law.
• Manage HR information systems to ensure accurate data collection and reporting.
HR Management And Collaboration
• Provide clear and concise communication to all levels of staff on HR policies and procedures.
• Build strong relationships with leadership and staff across the organization.
• Partner with department leadership to support their creation of performance reviews and performance improvement plans for all employees.
• Support managers in fostering strong communication, team effectiveness, accountability, and employee engagement across the organization.
• Champion the organization's mission & values.
What You’ll Bring
• 6+ years of progressive HR experience with proven internal HR management responsibilities.
• Bachelor's degree or applicable additional experience.
• HRM certification or openness to pursuing HR certifications to support continued professional growth.
• Proven experience leading talent acquisition, sourcing, and internal recruiting for sales, operations, and professional staffing environments.
• Proven track record of achieving results in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in developing and implementing exceptional HR practices.
• Experience managing complex employee relations issues.
• Strong understanding of HR principles, practices, and prior exposure to employment laws and regulations with an interest in learning.
• Proven track record of success in talent acquisition, including recruitment strategies and sourcing techniques.
• Clear communicator with the ability to build trust with staff at all levels and demonstrated ability to partner effectively with leadership at all levels.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to leverage data to drive HR decisions.
• Ability to work successfully with external partners like benefit providers and legal counsel.
• Self-starter, who is collaborative, well-organized, results driven, and can successfully manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with a high degree of professionalism.
• Passion for building and fostering a positive and high-performing work environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and the ability to work effectively through Outlook/Teams.
• Experience working with applicant tracking systems (ATS)/customer relationship management (CRM) technology and LinkedIn Recruiter/online networking resources.
The Scion Perks – Why Work Here?!
• Scion is a national award-winning staffing and recruiting firm with amazing clients across the U.S.! We are a mission-driven, values-based company; our values are truly at the center of what we do!
• We have an incredible team and a positive, optimistic, hardworking, and collaborative remote work culture where team members are supported, valued, and empowered to thrive professionally and personally.
• We offer a strong and competitive base salary based on experience. This position offers a starting base salary of $105,000–$125,000+ DOE annually, along with opportunities for performance-based compensation growth, annual salary reviews, professional development, and continued career advancement.100% paid health, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and 80 hours of fully paid parental leave.
• Fourteen (14) Paid Time Off days in year one (plus sick time); PTO increases with tenure up to 4 weeks PTO annually, plus other benefits listed here.
• Eleven (11) paid holidays.
• One (1) paid wellness day + two (2) paid community volunteer days!
• Separate bank for Paid Sick Leave, no need to use your PTO!
• A paid birthday: take your birthday off, or another day within a week of your birthday.
• 401(k) + employer contribution.
• Monthly cell phone and internet stipend. This equates close to $1K annually.
• Fully remote with lots of options for virtual team connection!
• An annual team retreat! Plus, an annual company holiday party! (This could total four (4) paid days to connect and have fun with your team!)
• A friendly and supportive team environment inclusive of everyone! Work alongside a diverse staff committed to advancing DEI in the talent acquisition and employment space!
About Our Firm
Scion Staffing is a top staffing agency and executive search firm, connecting leading companies and organizations with impeccable talent nationwide. Through our innovative team building and staffing solutions, we bridge the gap in temporary staffing, as well as contract-to-hire employment, contingent search, and executive search.
Named as an Inc. 5000 Top Fastest-Growing Private Company in America, we are proud to also be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firm in America, recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm, and identified as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times! Additional information about Scion Staffing can be found online.
Scion Staffing, a division of Scion Staffing, Inc., is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and for the candidates we represent. For opportunities located in a region that have enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion and every organization that we partner with.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applications with arrest and conviction records.