Senior HR Manager – Professional Services

We’re seeking a dynamic Senior HR Manager to lead and shape the HR function of a growing professional services firm. This is a high-impact, highly visible role working closely with senior leadership to align HR strategy with business objectives. The ideal candidate is both a strategic thinker and hands-on operator who thrives in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to executives and managers on all HR matters.
• Lead recruitment efforts, including sourcing, interviews, onboarding, and employer branding.
• Oversee leave management, payroll, performance reviews, and goal-setting processes.
• Develop and implement HR strategies, policies, and programs to support growth and employee engagement.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal employment laws.
• Design compensation, benefits, and performance frameworks that attract and retain top talent.
• Support leadership development, employee coaching, and conflict resolution.
• Build and foster a positive, inclusive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field (advanced degree or HR certification preferred).
• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, ideally within a professional services environment preferred.
• Proven ability to build or transform an HR function.
• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Hands-on experience with HRIS systems, compliance, and talent management.
• Comfortable balancing strategic vision with day-to-day HR operations.

Why Join?

• Lead the HR function in a pivotal, visible role.
• Collaborate directly with firm leadership on strategic initiatives.
• Be part of a growth-focused, people-first environment.
• Competitive compensation and hybrid flexibility.

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity.

Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Contact information

Jacob Spaid