Legislative Branch

HR Manager #5457

Washington, District of Columbia Full time

HR Manager #5457

Department: Legislative Branch

Location(s): Washington, District of Columbia

Salary Range: $139009 - $189558 Per Year

Job Summary: The Senate Sergeant at Arms is seeking a HR Manager. The complete vacancy announcement and application can be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/1VNZQ. This vacancy announcement closes at 7pm EST on the closing date. Late applications will not be accepted.

Major Duties:

  • Develops and implements HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall SAA strategy. Supports current and future business needs through the development, engagement, motivation and preservation of human capital, data, and HRIS. Develops and monitors overall HR strategies, systems, tactics and procedures across the organization. Ensures legal compliance throughout human resource management, data retention and management, and HRIS.

Qualifications: Other Duties/ Responsibilities Ability to interpret employment laws. Effective communicator, strong organization skills, ability to train employees, handle sensitive/confidential information. Ability to effectively address various perspectives, navigate competing priorities, and clarify outcomes. Experience using data applications, HR systems, and data analytics. May perform duties of a contract representative (COR) as needed. Required Work Experience 8+ years progressively responsible HR experience. Required Special Skills/ Knowledge As part of our hiring process, we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicant’s proficiency in key areas relevant to the role. In keeping with the policy of conflicts of interest, relatives of Sergeant at Arms employees are not eligible to work in the Human Resources Office. Ability to interpret employment laws. Effective communicator, Strong organization skills, ability to train employees, handle sensitive/confidential information. Ability to deescalate heated situations. Knowledge of personal computers and word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. May perform duties of a contract representative (COR) as needed. Desired Qualifications Advanced experience with HRIS platforms. Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Experience in optimizing and implementing HRIS systems and HR data. Experience developing and improving personnel processes, workflows, and data management. Problem solves in a collaborative team environment. Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights. Aptitude for reports; report generation and analysis. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, pivot tables, etc. Identify trends or root cause behaviors for frequently occurring audit issues or integration errors. Experience handling sensitive, confidential organizational/ department information. Proven track record of leading and developing high-performing teams. Demonstrated ability to influence and drive change across the organization. Experience coaching and mentoring team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Familiarity with compensation structures and position description management is a plus. Strong verbal and written communication skills; excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Working Conditions Sedentary.

How to Apply: All applicants must apply for jobs online using this link: https://sen.gov/YO0NL. Paper application materials, resumes and attachments that are sent via email, mail or brought in-person will not be considered or accepted. All applicants MUST attach their documents to the online employment application.

Application Deadline: 2026-01-23