HR Manager – Part-time

Location: Tucson, AZ Clearance Required: Current or eligible for a Secret security clearance.

We are seeking a dynamic and energetic part-time HR professional to support our human resources initiatives. This role offers an exciting opportunity to influence organizational growth, foster a positive workplace culture, and ensure compliance with employment laws. The HR Manager will oversee talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, and HR systems, all while collaborating with senior leadership to develop strategic HR programs. This position is ideal for an initiative-taking professional eager to make a meaningful impact within a flexible, part-time schedule.

What You’ll Do

• Manage recruiting, including job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination, offers, and pre-employment activities.

• Coordinate employee onboarding and offboarding.

• Administer employee benefits, including enrollment, changes, terminations, COBRA coordination, and employee questions.

• Maintain employee records and HR documentation.

• Develop, review, and update HR policies, procedures, forms, and employee communications.

• Help develop and improve HR programs and processes, including performance reviews, onboarding, and employee development.

• Support managers with performance management, feedback, documentation, corrective action, and routine employee relations matters.

• Coordinate employee leave and workplace accommodation processes.

• Support HR compliance, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements.

• Work with outside legal, benefits, payroll, and other professional resources as appropriate.

• Process or coordinate payroll, if assigned.

What We’re Looking For

• 3–5 years of broad HR experience across multiple areas of the HR function.

• Working knowledge of employment laws and HR practices.

• Experience with recruiting, benefits administration, employee relations, performance management, and HR policies.

• Working knowledge of benefits administration and COBRA requirements.

• Ability to work independently, prioritize competing needs, and recognize when an issue should be escalated.

• Strong judgment, discretion, organization, and follow-through.

• Comfortable working directly with employees and leaders at all levels.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.

• Experience developing or improving HR programs, processes, or tools is a plus.

• Payroll experience is a plus.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

• .HR, SHRM-CP, or similar HR certification is a plus.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of War Secret security clearance.

Schedule & Work Environment

• This is a part-time position averaging approximately 20 hours per week. The position requires regular availability during normal business hours and an on-site presence.

• Because of the nature of our work, the successful candidate must be able to meet applicable security requirements and be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Compensation: $28-$30/hour, depending on experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This position requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Apply Today:

Please send your cover letter and resume to inquiries@kylinstitute.org with the subject line: Human Resources.