People Services Manager at Vectorworks – Columbia, Maryland

Location: Hybrid, Columbia, MD (2 days per week in office)
Vectorworks is a global software company that creates design software for architecture, entertainment, and landscape design industries. Our architect product is used to design buildings from a single-family home to large structures like airports or hospitals. Our Landscape product is used for anything outdoors from parks to irrigation projects, and the entertainment product is for lighting and stage design—concerts, theater productions, film sets and more. Our headquarters are in Maryland, USA, with additional teams based in Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand, and Japan.
Vectorworks is a subsidiary of the Nemetschek Group, a leading global software provider headquartered in Munich, Germany. As part of the Nemetschek umbrella, we are one of 13 international brands serving in the architecture engineering and construction industry.
What’s the role?The HR People Services Manager will support the delivery of consistent, scalable, and employee-focused HR services across the Americas region. This role partners closely with other members of the People Services USA team of Nemetchek SE and business leaders to ensure smooth execution of core HR processes and compliance requirements.
This role will be a part of a regional team that delivers core HR services to include, federal contract compliance, regional immigration compliance, lifecycle employee events, HR compliance, data management, and HR systems support.
What will I do?

• Monitor and interpret changes in federal, state, and local employment regulations, ensuring timely updates to policies and practices for Canada, US, Brazil and South Africa.
• Lead compliance initiatives and internal audits to maintain legal adherence and organizational standards.
• Identify compliance risks and gaps; develop and implement strategies to mitigate risk exposure and maintain audit readiness across all jurisdictions.
• Oversee regional immigration compliance processes, ensuring adherence to applicable laws and regulations.
• Review and update compliance training programs; deliver training and guidance to managers to promote best practices.
• Partner with HR systems and analytics teams to track compliance metrics, analyze trends, and provide actionable insights.
• Manage annual compliance reporting requirements (AAP, EEO-1) and advise on affirmative action program adjustments based on reporting outcomes.
• Collaborate on initiatives that promote fairness, inclusion, and accountability within compliance frameworks and organizational policies.

What We're Looking For:

• 7+ years of experience in compliance or HR administration.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field.
• Expertise in federal and state compliance reporting and notice requirements.
• Comprehensive understanding of federal, state, local, and international labor and employment regulations.
• In-depth knowledge of U.S. employment laws and regulations, with ability to expand and maintain knowledge of Canadian requirements and their practical application.
• Proven experience in compliance auditing, risk assessments, and vendor management.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and project management skills with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills for cross-functional partnership.
• High attention to detail, confidentiality, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Our Core ValuesOur values define our fundamental beliefs as a company to guarantee that our employees and customers alike are celebrated for not just their abilities but who they are as individuals.
Inclusion – Collaboration – Balance – Innovation
Click here to learn more about how we live out our values.Check out our Glassdoor page to learn more about life at Vectorworks.
Benefits:

• 15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year. At 5 years of employment this goes up to 20 days of PTO.
• 9 paid holidays and a holiday break for non-essential employees in December.
• 5 days of Volunteer Time Off
• 3 days of Summertime Leave
• 3.5% employer 401(k) contribution matching
• 4 weeks of paid Parental Leave
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Short/Long Term Disability
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Re-imbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Employee discount programs

Vectorworks, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
NOTE: Women and minorities are less likely to apply to jobs if they do not feel they fit the job description in totality. Each individual has a unique combination of skills. If you do not check all the boxes, we still encourage you to apply.
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CompensationThe base pay range for this role is $84,900 – $103,050 per year.