Director Of Human Resources

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic HR Leadership:
• Develop and communicate the organization's HR vision, mission, and strategic objectives in alignment with the overall business strategy which is heavily focused on growth.
• Provide strategic guidance and leadership to the HR team in the development and implementation of HR programs and initiatives.
• Participates in business planning and strategic direction with Leadership Team including organizational structure; retention; workforce planning; succession planning, etc.
• Explore and implement creative solutions that balance the needs of the business in concert with employee interests.
• Employee Relations and Engagement:
• While this role leads a small team of HR professionals, a true hands-on approach is required to successfully monitor the "pulse" of the employees to ensure a high level of employee engagement.
• Promote a positive and inclusive work environment through effective employee relations practices, conflict resolution, and other initiatives.
• Develop and implement employee engagement programs, recognition initiatives, and feedback mechanisms to foster a culture of high performance and employee satisfaction.
• Manages grievances and violations, partnering with Legal as appropriate.
• Performance Management:
• Lead the performance management process, including goal setting, performance evaluations, feedback, and development planning.
• Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on performance improvement strategies and career development opportunities.
• Compensation and Benefits Administration:
• Oversee the design, implementation, and administration of compensation and benefits programs, including salary structures, incentive plans, health and wellness benefits, and retirement plans.
• Monitor market trends and benchmarking data to ensure competitive and equitable compensation practices.
• HR Compliance and Risk Management:
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including equal employment opportunity (EEO), affirmative action, and labor standards.
• Manage HR-related risks and liabilities through effective policies, procedures, and documentation practices.
• HR Information Systems (HRIS) Management:
• Oversee the selection, implementation, and maintenance of HRIS and other HR technology systems to streamline HR processes and enhance data management capabilities.
• Ensure data integrity, security, and confidentiality of HR information and systems.
• Additional Responsibilities:
• Leads cross-functional projects of continuous improvement of operational processes.
• Leads people practice planning for mergers, acquisitions and divestitures as needed, including integration preparation and execution.
• Train HR staff in issues and processes and delegate matters as appropriate
• Manages the budget and other financial measures of the HR department.
• Perform other tasked as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's degree preferred
• 10+ years of demonstrated experience as an HR practitioner with progressive HR generalist or business partner responsibilities, with a minimum of 5 years’ experience specific to the government contracting industry.
• Professional certification such as Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) preferred.
• Demonstrated background in employee relations including investigations and corrective practices, performance management, training and development, and staffing and retention required.
• Well versed in federal, multistate and local laws and regulations affecting HR, labor, and employment.
• Demonstrated ability to serve as a knowledgeable resource to the executive and management team.
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices, employment laws, and regulations.
• Experience supporting Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) due diligence and integration activities.
• Proficient HRIS database management to include implementation, design and maintenance (preferably experience with UKG).
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced ever-changing environment while successfully managing the day-to-day responsibilities of the role and department.
• Ability to plan, execute and deliver on projects in a timely manner, with the added ability to multi-task on varying projects and initiatives.
• Willing to take initiative and work independently when needed to meet department and corporate objectives.
• Must be able to satisfactorily pass a pre-employment background investigation.