Senior Level Payroll Specialist | Payroll Specialist (Government Human Capital)

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina, USA, across the Mid-Atlantic region

Company

Management and operations consulting firm providing human capital, compliance, business process, technology, engineering, and other enterprise services to public- and private-sector clients.

What you will do

• Develop and execute HR strategies aligned with city objectives.
• Oversee recruitment, benefits, labor relations, training, and other HR divisions.
• Manage HR budgets and staffing levels.
• Advise senior leadership on employment policies.
• Represent the organization in labor negotiations.
• Lead diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy and oversee crisis HR response.

Requirements

• 10+ years of HR experience, including 5+ years in executive leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or public administration; a master’s degree is preferred.
• Extensive HR leadership experience in large organizations.
• Experience in the government and public services sector is desired.
• Skills in negotiation, policy development, and strategic workforce planning.
• Competencies in visionary leadership, political savvy, and fiscal management.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in human resources, business, or public administration.
• Functional and technical expertise relevant to government and public services.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employees may receive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Benefits include a 401(k) plan with company matching, paid time off, holidays, and flexible spending accounts.
• Additional options include life, accidental death and dismemberment, and short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Contract and W-2 arrangements are available, with the possibility of conversion to a full-time employee position.
• Security clearance may be required for engagements involving sensitive federal-market work.