Location: Virginia Headquarters (On-Site)

Since 1996, C2 Essentials, Inc. has enabled small businesses to grow faster, achieve higher profitability, and foster happier employees by delivering market-leading, full-service HR and workforce solutions. At C2, you’ll find more than a job — you’ll find an opportunity to build a rewarding career aligned with your goals, aspirations, and values.

Our culture is fast-paced, collaborative, and people-centered. You’ll work alongside engaged teammates, partner closely with clients, and have the opportunity to take on meaningful responsibilities that stretch your skills. If you’re an enthusiastic Human Resources professional who loves working with people, solving problems, and making an impact, C2 Essentials is a place where you can build a lasting career.

Position Overview

As an HR Account Manager, you will be a trusted partner to our clients, helping them navigate the full spectrum of human resources needs. This role is ideal for an HR professional who is approachable, detail-oriented, and energized by collaboration. You’ll combine technical HR expertise with strong relationship-building skills to deliver thoughtful, practical solutions that support both employees and leadership teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer salary programs, job evaluations, performance appraisals, merit increases, incentive plans, and employee benefits, including life, health, disability insurance, and retirement plans
• Partner closely with clients to ensure HR programs align with business strategies and organizational goals
• Leverage integrated HR and management processes to drive accountability, continuous improvement, and positive outcomes
• Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and programs tailored to client needs
• Conduct engaging new hire orientations, both in person and via web conference
• Provide guidance on HR best practices and support organizational development initiatives
• Serve as a collaborative, responsive point of contact for clients, employees, and internal teams

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related field desired but not required; additional relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a degree
• PHR, SPHR, or CCP certification highly desired
• Minimum of 10 years of HR Generalist experience in a fast-paced professional environment
• Understanding of compensation, including experience with benchmarking, salary surveys, bonus plans, gap analysis, banding, rewards, strategic HR, and retention initiatives
• Experience providing HR services to federal government contractors
• Proven experience designing and implementing organization-wide HR systems aligned with business goals
• Ability to provide executive-level coaching and guidance on performance management, career development, employee relations, leadership development, and succession planning
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust, rapport, and long-term relationships
• High level of discretion, sound judgment, and commitment to confidentiality
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining strong attention to detail
• Knowledge of federal and state HR compliance, including FLSA, FMLA, OFCCP, COBRA, and USERRA
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

What We’re Looking For

• A collaborative team player who enjoys working across departments
• Someone who brings positive energy, accountability, and a strong work ethic
• A self-starter who takes ownership and works effectively with minimal supervision

Why Join C2 Essentials

• Long-term career growth with leadership development opportunities
• A supportive, performance-driven environment that values initiative, accountability, and results

C2 Essentials, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This position requires regular, in-person attendance at our Virginia headquarters.