About Apollo
Apollo Information Systems operates through two related but distinct businesses : Apollo a cybersecurity services company and value-added reseller (VAR) and iCOUNTER a predictive cyber risk intelligence business.
We are a dynamic and fast-growing company that recently secured a series A investment led by Syn Ventures for our expansion.
Apollo works with clients to cost effectively elevate their cybersecurity posture. We offer comprehensive cybersecurity capabilities across three pillars : Plan (assessments strategy vCISO services) Build (implementation architecture training) and Run (24 / 7 SOC operations managed detection and response our Apollo Unified Cyber Platform and more). Our primary markets include state agencies counties large cities and higher education institutions with a growing enterprise presence.
Our Culture
We are growing rapidly and have significant expansion plans and growth capital. We foster a collaborative environment where deep cybersecurity expertise meets business acumen enabling our professionals to solve complex security challenges while building lasting client partnerships. We pride ourselves on our integrity and ethics. Youll find smart professional mission-driven hardworking genuinely kind and good colleagues here.
We primarily work remotely but have hubs in Denver and Dallas.
Position Overview :
The Manager of Human Resources will serve as a Business partner to the executive leadership team and lead all aspects of HR operations. This individual will be responsible for building scalable HR infrastructure orientation / onboarding strengthening employee engagement and ensuring compliance with all HR-related laws and best practices.
The ideal candidate has experience scaling HR functions in high-growth technology or cybersecurity organizations and thrives in a mission-driven fast-paced environment. This is a hands-on role responsible for everything outside of Talent Acquisition including Payroll and Benefits Compensation Systems and Process Compliance (SOC 2 Federal Contractor and State) Employee On-boarding and Orientation. You must be able to operate at both strategic and tactical detailed levels and be willing to roll up your sleeves dig in and move the organization forward.
Key Responsibilities :
- Oversee competitive compensation equity and benefits programs to attract and retain talent.
- Ensure compliance with federal state and international employment laws (as needed) including SOC2 and Federal Contractor Compliance and on-going changes.
- Implement HR metrics and analytics to track organizational health and make data-driven decisions.
- Lead Employee Survey execution and planning.
- Manage onboarding and offboarding of employees
- Optimize process and tools to speed on-boarding and new hire starts.
- Review technology platforms for SOC2 and Federal Contractor Compliance.
- Build scalable systems processes and policies to support a rapidly growing workforce.
- Maintain accurate employee data across all systems including HRIS
- Lead efforts to modernize and improve HR systems and infrastructure
- Manage relationships with outsourced HR providers (payroll benefits etc)
- Provide advice on Federal and state legal frameworks that impact full employee life cycle.
- Serve as a strategic partner to the business and advise on talent management decisions employee development and organization design
- Advise on sensitive and complex people-related issues driving strategies that balance organizational effectiveness with employee engagement.
- Implement streamlined performance management systems that foster accountability growth and innovation while minimizing bureaucracy.
- Partner with Talent Acquisition to develop and maintain a system of Job Descriptions and Job Family Frameworks
Qualifications
Required
5 years of progressive HR leadership experience a minimum of 10 years total experience.Administration of payroll and benefits including strategic reviews and pricing and required filings (EEO-1 ACA NDT 5500).Thrives in ambiguity; high EQExperience executing across the breadth of HR functionsDeep knowledge of employment law compensation design and compliance requirements across multiple states.Strong business acumen with the ability to align peoples strategy to organizational goals.Exceptional communication coaching and relationship-building skills.Exceptional technical skills ability to manage multiple HR technology systems and their integration with existing business platforms (automated on-boarding and integration of applications with Sequoia PEO)Experience with multi-state payrollProven success with managing vendor relations; negotiation skillsSOC 2 and Federal contractor experience required.Preferred
Experience with startup or high growth PE-backed company strongly preferredExperience as a HR leader in a services organization strongly preferredSHRM or related certification.New Hire Expectations :
At 30 days :Understand business and meet key players
Finalize companywide onboarding processEnsure continued SOC2 and Federal Contractor complianceWithin 60 days :Review and update or create SOP documentation
Own HRIS Administration and operationManage outsourced HR providerBy 90 days :Be a key player in the decision-making process providing guidance and best practices to leadership team
Implement HR Metrics to monitor and improve employee experiencePartner with Leadership to develop compensation philosophy and pay bandsValues :
We have created a fantastic corporate culture our values drive our behaviors. Here are the expectations :
Passion for cybersecurity and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of security.Eagerness to learn and stay current with evolving cybersecurity trends.Strong attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure.Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced team-oriented environment.Integrity is paramount; honesty is a core value at Apollo.Required Experience :
Manager
Key Skills
Employee Relations,Succession Planning,Employee Evaluation,Human Resources Management,Lean,Lean Management,Benefits Administration,HRIS,Payroll,Employment & Labor Law,Human Resources,Manufacturing
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1