Human Resources Manager | Pay: 90k - 120k/yr | 5-days onsite in Portsmouth, VA | 6-month contract-to-hire Description + Manage the company’s full training and development budget, including forecasting and tracking. + Handle core HR responsibilities such as FMLA, ADA, STD, compliance, and employee relations. + Conduct interviews and support hiring decisions while partnering with an HR Coordinator who manages scheduling and candidate logistics. + Lead onboarding for all new hires and agency workers, ensuring a smooth and consistent process. + Maintain HR documentation, support policy interpretation, and assist leaders with HR best practices. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Minimum 6–8 years of progressive HR experience in a higher‑level or generalist/manager capacity. + Bachelor’s degree required. + Advanced Excel skills, including handling complex spreadsheets, formulas, and high‑volume reporting; frequent reporting required due to separate data requests from the parent company. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Portsmouth, VA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $120000.00/yr. Elizabeth River Crossings (ERC) offers a highly rated, comprehensive benefits package in Portsmouth, VA, featuring100% employer-paid dental and vision coverage for employees and families, alongside covering 80-85% of medical insurance costs. Key perks include a 401(k) plan with up to a 6% match, fully vested from day one, plus paid time off (PTO) and, in some cases, a 3% automatic contribution. Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Portsmouth,VA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 6, 2026. About Aston Carter: Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.