Geo-Technology Associates, Inc. (GTA) is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead benefits, HR compliance, and core HR operations for a growing, multi‑state professional services firm. This role is highly visible and will partner closely with senior leadership while helping modernize HR processes and implement our first HRIS.
This is a full-time exempt position, Monday through Friday from 8:00AM to 5:00PM. Flexibility to work beyond standard hours is expected when needed to meet business and operational needs. The position will be in-office to start, with the potential to transition to a hybrid schedule over time.
HR Manager Key Responsibilities:
- Lead employee benefits strategy and administration, including vendor management, renewals, open enrollment, and employee education.
- Own multi‑state leave management and HR compliance (FMLA and state leave programs); maintain policies and ensure consistent practices.
- Advise managers on employee relations, performance management, and policy application to reduce risk and improve consistency.
- Build and improve scalable HR processes across the employee lifecycle (onboarding, changes, terminations, benefits).
- Support implementation of the company’s first HRIS, including workflow planning and cross‑functional coordination.
- Partner with Finance to ensure payroll data accuracy and compliance.
- Collaborate with leadership, Legal, Finance, and IT to align people practices with business needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
- 8+ years of progressive HR experience with strong benefits and compliance ownership.
- Hands‑on multi‑state leave administration experience.
- Experience building HR processes in a multi‑location organization.
- Strong communication skills and a responsive, solutions‑oriented approach.
- HRIS experience required; implementation exposure is a plus.
Added Plus
- Experience evaluating or supporting self‑insured/level‑funded health plans.
- Background in engineering, environmental, construction, or similar services environment.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us: We believe in taking care of our team - professionally, personally, and everything in between. Here’s what you can look forward to as part of our team:
- Competitive Salary with generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays to support your work-life balance
- Annual Bonus Potential – your hard work deserves to be rewarded
- Comprehensive Health Coverage – including Medical, Dental, Vision, plus Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Peace of Mind – with Company-paid Life Insurance and both Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Invest in Your Future – through our 401(k) with Company Match
- Education Assistance Program – helping you continue to grow and learn
- Employee Assistance Program – free access to short-term counseling, financial coaching, legal consultations, life coaching, and more
- Peak Health Wellness Plan – personalized nurse consultations, no-cost lab work, and ongoing wellness support
- Stay Connected & Inspired – with free memberships to professional societies
- Professional Development – Seminars, Conventions, Lunch & Learns, Mentoring, and Software Training to help you reach your goals
- Referral Bonuses – bring great people on board and get rewarded
- Recognition That Matters – we celebrate achievements big and small with our Employee Recognition Program
- Team Spirit & Fun – enjoy company picnics, events, and a welcoming, supportive work environment
We ensure nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and all revisions and addendums thereof. #LI-Onsite
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What We Do
Geo-Technology Associates, Inc. (GTA) was incorporated in 1985 and employs more than 500 engineers, scientists, technicians, and support personnel. GTA focuses on geotechnical issues such as subsurface exploration, geotechnical and foundation engineering; groundwater resource and wastewater disposal issues; construction observation and materials testing; environmental issues from environmental assessments through management of remediation for contaminated water and soil; and natural resource services ranging from natural resource inventories to federal and state permit processing. Superior delivery of service and creative solutions complement our capabilities and collective commitment to our clients.
We provide these services for a wide range of projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and Midwest regions. Our 21 office locations include: Quakertown, York, Wilkes-Barre, and Pittsburgh Metro, PA; Northeastern, OH; Somerset and Little Ferry, NJ; Abingdon, Baltimore, Laurel, Frederick, and Waldorf, MD; New Castle and Georgetown, DE; Richmond and Sterling, VA; Nashville, TN; Charlotte and Raleigh, NC and Greenville, SC (GTA Associates, Inc.); and Orlando, FL.
Project types include: residential, retail, office, data centers, warehouse, industrial, energy, government, institutional, and recreational facilities. We also provide infrastructure design and improvement projects including roads, bridges, retaining walls, dams, landfills, and utilities.
Accreditations: AASHTO and Army Corps of Engineers accredited soil, aggregate, and concrete laboratory facilities.
We realize that our greatest asset is our people. We encourage our employees to reach their full potential, both personally and professionally, and offer the foundation, tools, and resources for them to excel, which in turn provides optimum results for our clients.
