Ares Enterprise
People and Compliance Manager
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Ares Enterprise Ensure organizational compliance across Human Resources, federal contracting, and regulatory requirements. Serve as a critical control function, overseeing HR policies, employment law compliance, contract administration, and adherence to federal acquisition regulations. Partner closely with leadership to enable compliant growth. Responsibilities
Compliance & Risk Management
– Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws (FLSA, EEO, ADA, FMLA), federal contracting requirements (FAR, DFARS, labor clauses), and internal controls. Support audits, assessments, and regulatory change tracking. Human Resources Management
– Manage HR policies, employee lifecycle processes, compensation, benefits, timekeeping, and employee relations under government contracts. Oversee records, HRIS data integrity, and training on ethics and mandatory requirements. Contracts Management
– Administer prime and subcontract agreements, coordinate with legal and business leadership on reviews, modifications, renewals, and subcontractor compliance. Maintain contract files and documentation. Cross‑Functional Leadership & Advisory
– Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on compliance, HR, and contractual risk. Collaborate with Finance, Program Management, and Business Development. Develop dashboards, reports, and metrics for leadership visibility and promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Contracts Management, or related field (Master’s preferred). 7+ years of experience in HR compliance, contracts management, or a combined role within a government contracting environment. Strong working knowledge of FAR/DFARS, labor regulations, and HR compliance requirements. Experience supporting audits and government reviews. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail. Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and professionalism. Preferred Qualifications
Professional certifications such as SHRM‑CP/SHRM‑SCP, PHR/SPHR, CPCM, or similar. Experience in small to mid‑sized federal contractors or SBA‑certified businesses (WOSB, 8(a), SDVOSB). Familiarity with HRIS, timekeeping, and contract management systems. Experience supporting proposal compliance and post‑award contract administration. Competencies
Compliance‑driven and detail‑oriented. Strong judgment and ethical decision‑making. Proactive risk identification and mitigation. Ability to operate independently while collaborating across teams. Executive‑level communication and advisory capability. Washington DC‑Baltimore Area $160,000.00‑$207,500.00
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Ares Enterprise Ensure organizational compliance across Human Resources, federal contracting, and regulatory requirements. Serve as a critical control function, overseeing HR policies, employment law compliance, contract administration, and adherence to federal acquisition regulations. Partner closely with leadership to enable compliant growth. Responsibilities
Compliance & Risk Management
– Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws (FLSA, EEO, ADA, FMLA), federal contracting requirements (FAR, DFARS, labor clauses), and internal controls. Support audits, assessments, and regulatory change tracking. Human Resources Management
– Manage HR policies, employee lifecycle processes, compensation, benefits, timekeeping, and employee relations under government contracts. Oversee records, HRIS data integrity, and training on ethics and mandatory requirements. Contracts Management
– Administer prime and subcontract agreements, coordinate with legal and business leadership on reviews, modifications, renewals, and subcontractor compliance. Maintain contract files and documentation. Cross‑Functional Leadership & Advisory
– Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on compliance, HR, and contractual risk. Collaborate with Finance, Program Management, and Business Development. Develop dashboards, reports, and metrics for leadership visibility and promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Contracts Management, or related field (Master’s preferred). 7+ years of experience in HR compliance, contracts management, or a combined role within a government contracting environment. Strong working knowledge of FAR/DFARS, labor regulations, and HR compliance requirements. Experience supporting audits and government reviews. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail. Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and professionalism. Preferred Qualifications
Professional certifications such as SHRM‑CP/SHRM‑SCP, PHR/SPHR, CPCM, or similar. Experience in small to mid‑sized federal contractors or SBA‑certified businesses (WOSB, 8(a), SDVOSB). Familiarity with HRIS, timekeeping, and contract management systems. Experience supporting proposal compliance and post‑award contract administration. Competencies
Compliance‑driven and detail‑oriented. Strong judgment and ethical decision‑making. Proactive risk identification and mitigation. Ability to operate independently while collaborating across teams. Executive‑level communication and advisory capability. Washington DC‑Baltimore Area $160,000.00‑$207,500.00
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