Human Resources Manager at Management Solutions LLC – Knoxville, Tennessee

Job Title: Human Resource Manager
Location: Knoxville, TN
Employment Type: Full-Time

Who We Are

Management Solutions, LLC (MSLLC) is an award-winning management consulting firm delivering solutions for our partners’ most complex challenges. Our workforce designs and delivers those solutions. and we are distinguished by our reputation for managing mission-critical projects for public and private sector clients.

Founded in 2002, MSLLC has been named Small Business of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration, the Department of Energy, and the Oak Ridge National Laboratory. MSLLC has also been recognized as one of the Top Employers in the Greater Knoxville area.

Why Join Our Team

At Management Solutions, we believe our people are the foundation of our success. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and caring culture where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow. We seek professionals who think critically, solve complex problems, and are dedicated to building and sustaining a high-performing, people-centered organization.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead all aspects of HR for a growing small business. This role provides both strategic leadership and hands-on execution, overseeing a small HR team and partnering closely with leadership to ensure HR programs effectively support project delivery, compliance, employee engagement, retention, workforce development, and organizational growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead HR operations, including employee relations, engagement, performance management, and training/development programs

• Build and enhance HR programs, systems, and processes to support organizational growth and scalability

• Partner with leadership to align HR strategy with business objectives, contract delivery needs, and workforce planning

• Develop and implement retention strategies to support a stable, high-performing workforce in a project-based consulting environment

• Design and implement employee training and development initiatives, including leadership development and career pathing

• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership, fostering a credible, employee-centered HR function and positive workplace culture

• Support and partner on recruitment and workforce planning efforts, aligning staffing strategies with project and contract needs

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and applicable government contracting requirements (EEO-1, OFCCP, and related reporting/Affirmative Action compliance)

• Oversee compensation strategy, including market benchmarking, salary structure design, and merit planning

• Develop and maintain HR policies, procedures, and employee handbook

• Manage and mentor HR team members and ensure efficient payroll, benefits, and HR processes

• Use data and metrics to assess HR effectiveness and drive business-aligned improvements in retention, performance, and workforce outcomes

• Lead and support organizational change management initiatives, ensuring effective communication and organizational alignment

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including management responsibilities

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field required

• Experience in government contracting required (DOE experience a plus)

• Direct experience with OFCCP compliance, Affirmative Action Plans (AAP), and federal reporting requirements required; Service Contract Act (SCA) experience a plus

• Strong background in employee relations, engagement, retention, training and development, and benefits administration

• Proven experience leading and developing HR staff, and supporting recruitment/talent acquisition efforts

• Experience supporting a project-based, consulting, or government contracting workforce in a growth environment

• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices

• Demonstrated ability to contribute strategically to organizational growth and direction

• Proven ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization and balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution in a dynamic environment

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and applicant tracking systems

• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Work Authorization: U.S. Citizenship is required due to federal contract and/or security clearance requirements.

Working Conditions: This position is primarily performed in an office environment or a home office setting. Employees will be required to use a computer and other office equipment for extended periods. Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods and operate a computer and standard office equipment.

Equal Employment Statement:

Management Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Management Solutions is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Human Resources.

Disclaimer:

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not a complete list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with it.

Management Solutions LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.