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A Team Staffing, has an immediate opportunity for a hands-on, mission-driven HR Manager / Director of Human Resources to serve as the sole HR leader for our growing organization.  The company currently has 25 employees in Tempe, AZ and 100 contractors in global locations, and is growing quickly.  This role will own the full employee lifecycle and play a critical role in fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and people-centered culture aligned with our education-focused mission.  

This is an ideal opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys building structure where it doesn’t yet exist, partnering closely with leadership, and supporting a diverse, globally minded workforce.  

DIRECT HIRE OPPORTUNITY FOR THE RIGHT CANDIDATE.  Hybrid position - 3 days onsite, 2 days remote.

 Key Responsibilities

 HR Operations & Compliance

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all HR-related matters
• Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies, procedures, and employee handbook
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
• Manage HR systems, employee records, and reporting
• Provide guidance on employee relations matters with discretion and care

Onboarding & Offboarding

• Manage end-to-end onboarding to ensure a welcoming and organized employee experience
• Partner with hiring managers to support new hires from offer through ramp-up
• Oversee offboarding processes, including exit interviews, documentation, and benefits transitions

 Benefits & Compensation

• Administer employee benefits programs and act as liaison with brokers and vendors
• Support benefits education and enrollment for employees
• Assist with compensation planning, benchmarking, and annual review cycles

 Talent Acquisition & Recruiting

• Manage full-cycle recruiting across all organizational functions
• Partner with leaders to define hiring needs and develop recruiting strategies
• Maintain an efficient and inclusive candidate experience

 Performance Management & Employee Development

• Design and manage performance and goal-setting processes
• Coach managers on performance feedback, professional growth, and corrective action
• Support learning, engagement, and retention initiatives

Strategic HR Leadership

• Act as a trusted advisor to leadership on people strategy, culture, and organizational growth
• Anticipate HR needs as the organization scales and implement scalable solutions
• Champion company values, collaboration, and a respectful workplace culture

• Opportunity to build and shape HR at a growing organization
• High-impact role with visibility and influence
• Collaborative, mission-driven environment with a focus on education and growth

Qualifications

•  5–10+ years of progressive HR experience (startup or high-growth organization preferred)
• Experience serving as an HR generalist or HR “department of one” strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of U.S. employment law and HR best practices
• Demonstrated experience in recruiting, benefits administration, and performance management
• Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on execution
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• High level of integrity, discretion, and sound judgment
•  HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR) preferred
• Experience in education, education-adjacent, or mission-driven organizations preferred

Benefits:

A comprehensive benefit package is offered including:

• Health Insurance
• Sick Days
• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• 401K