Director of Human Resources
Niyam IT · Fairfax, VA · 1 mo ago
HybridFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: About the role? Actually the posting includes "About Niyam IT (Niyam)" then "What We Offer", then job description. We need to use for section headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We should only include sections that have real content. The posting includes: About Niyam IT (company overview) – could be "About the role"? Actually "About the role" is typical heading for role description. But we have "About Niyam IT" which is company description. The instruction: use
for section headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We should only include sections that have real content. The posting includes: About Niyam IT (company overview) – could be "About the role"? Actually "About the role" is typical heading for role description. But we have "About Niyam IT" which is company description. The instruction: use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we should map content to those headings where appropriate. We have:
- About Niyam IT (company overview) – could be placed under "About the role"? Not exactly. But maybe we can treat as "About the role" includes company overview and role summary. The posting includes a paragraph: "Niyam IT is looking for a Director of Human Resources to support its needs..." That's role summary. So we can put that under About the role
.
- Responsibilities: we have a list of responsibilities bullet points.
- Requirements/Qualifications: we have Minimum Qualifications list.
- Skills: not explicitly listed; maybe we can omit.
- Benefits: we have "What We Offer" section with flexible work hours, remote work, professional growth, etc. That's benefits. So we can put under Benefits
.
- Pay: not mentioned; omit.
- Schedule: mentions hybrid, onsite 1-2 days/week in Fairfax, VA office. That's schedule info. So we can put under Schedule
.
We must not repeat job title as heading. The job title is Director of Human Resources; we should not put that as heading.
We must not include Job ID etc.
We must remove boilerplate: EEO, application deadline, etc. Also remove "Application Deadline:" etc. Also remove "Join us in creating a workplace..." etc? That's part of What We Offer? Might be considered boilerplate but it's part of the offering. We'll keep substantive content.
We need to preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to keep the bullet points exactly as given (or close). We must not add placeholders.
We need to use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and
for prose.
Thus structure:
About the role
... (company overview + role summary)
Responsibilities
- ...
...
Minimum Qualifications
maybe use Requirements heading? The instruction says use headings like Requirements, Qualifications. We have Minimum Qualifications. Could use Qualifications
or Requirements
. Since we have both minimum qualifications and maybe also "Minimum Qualifications" heading. We'll use Qualifications
for the list.
But we also have "Minimum Qualifications" bullet list. We'll put under Qualifications.
We also have "Why Join Niyam" which is similar to Benefits but also includes award-winning culture etc. Could be part of Benefits. We'll merge.
We have "What We Offer" bullet list; we can treat as Benefits.
We have schedule info: hybrid, onsite 1-2 days/week in Fairfax, VA office. We'll put under Schedule.
We must not include Pay.
We must not include sections with filler like "commensurate with experience". Not present.
Now we need to extract the prose for About the role: The paragraph after "Niyam IT is looking for a Director of Human Resources to support its needs as a fast-paced, culture-driven organization in the government contracting sector. The Director of HR will provide expertise in the areas of HR operations, talent acquisition and management, employee relations, workforce planning, and total rewards. The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker who will shape HR best practices and promote employee journey experiences aimed to attract, develop, and retain top talent. As a member of the senior leadership team reporting to the COO, the HR Director will collaborate across functions and with management to support corporate objectives. This is an opportunity to lead the HR function of a high growth company and build a people operations foundation that can scale for years to come. The ideal candidate is highly collaborative, innovative, employee centric, business focused and customer service oriented, with hands-on knowledge of HR business processes. They are compassionate problem solvers and apply their experience to leading change management strategies. This position is hybrid and will require onsite work 1-2 days/week in our Fairfax, VA office."
But schedule info is also there; we might separate schedule. However the instruction says to include schedule section only if posting actually states them. It does state hybrid and onsite 1-2 days/week. So we could put that in Schedule section, and maybe remove from About the role? But we must preserve all substantive information; we can keep it in both? Better to keep schedule info only in Schedule section and not duplicate. However the About the role paragraph includes that sentence; we could keep it there but then schedule would be duplicate. The instruction says preserve ALL substantive information; does not forbid duplication but better to avoid duplication. We could keep the sentence in About the role and also have Schedule section referencing same info; but that would be duplication. Might be okay but better to avoid duplication. We could split: About the role paragraph up to before schedule sentence, then schedule sentence goes to Schedule section. Let's do that.
Thus About the role prose: "Niyam IT is looking for a Director of Human Resources to support its needs as a fast-paced, culture-driven organization in the government contracting sector. The Director of HR will provide expertise in the areas of HR operations, talent acquisition and management, employee relations, workforce planning, and total rewards. The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker who will shape HR best practices and promote employee journey experiences aimed to attract, develop, and retain top talent. As a member of the senior leadership team reporting to the COO, the HR Director will collaborate across functions and with management to support corporate objectives. This is an opportunity to lead the HR function of a high growth company and build a people operations foundation that can scale for years to come. The ideal candidate is highly collaborative, innovative, employee centric, business focused and customer service oriented, with hands-on knowledge of HR business processes. They are compassionate problem solvers and apply their experience to leading change management strategies."
Then Schedule section: "This position is hybrid and will require onsite work 1-2 days/week in our Fairfax, VA office.
"
Now Responsibilities: list from "Responsibilities" heading onward until before "Minimum Qualifications". Let's capture each bullet:
- Contribute to company’s overall business strategy; evaluate and influence the effect of business decisions on people and translate business needs to actionable HR programs and solutions.
- Lead HR department vision and strategy; drive the work of the HR team to achieve organizational goals and support a culture of continuous improvement.
- Hire, coach and develop a high performing HR team across multiple disciplines.
- Utilize data-driven approaches to apply and create best practice solutions.
- Design and implement various day-to-day initiatives across the talent lifecycle including talent acquisition, onboarding, compensation and pay administration, benefits and leaves, employee relations, performance management and career development.
- Lead the definition, development and overall management of a job classification and position description framework consistent with the company’s core capabilities.
- Build programs designed to enhance and reinforce employee engagement and productivity and recognize employees for their contributions to the company's success.
- Manage HR operations by developing HR processes and implementing systems that support company growth.
- Collaborate with internal HR stakeholders and other functional areas to build, integrate, and maintain HR technology interfaces across the company to drive efficiencies.
- Ensure compliance with, and manage reporting for, local, state, and federal laws and regulations. With support of counsel, manage employee legal interactions.
- Develop, communicate, and manage employment policies that provide up-to-date legal and equitable guidance for employees.
- Serve as partner and advisor to line management on a full range of HR and related business subjects, and act as the key facilitator and communicator in implementing HR programs within the organization.
- Manage a comprehensive benefits program; review benefits annually for cost and level of coverage and make recommendations for benefits changes to meet organizational objectives.
- Act as resource, problem solver and advisor to employees on a wide range of human resource issues; oversee accurate and timely responses to administrative and employee relations questions.
- Lead HR department planning, metrics and reporting, and budget management.
Now Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications bullet list:
- Bachelor’s degree required, or in place of degree, 8+ years of relevant HR management experience; related certification preferred (i.e., SPHR, PHR, SHRM-SCP, SHRM-CP, etc.).
- Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in human resources, with at least 4 years of experience successfully building, leading, and managing an HR department in the government contracting industry.
- Experience partnering with business operations teams and leaders.
- Strong business acumen and presence, with ability to influence senior leaders on critical issues and decisions, who can also interact credibly with all levels of employees.
- Strategic thinker who takes initiative but is also willing to conduct tactical work.
- Ability to adapt to frequent change and growth.
- Demonstrated success in managing multiple stakeholders, influence and resolve conflict.
- Demonstrated high-level analytical skills including in-depth evaluation of issues, information gathering and synthesis, development of metrics, evaluation of options, and communication of solutions to meet the needs of various groups in the organization.
- Outstanding leadership and project-management skills; ability to model team building, coach developing managers and leaders, and problem-solve at all levels of the organization.
- Strong communicator who values candor; written and oral communication skills for developing and delivering training, policies, and analytical reports, and correspondence that propel organizational culture.
- Demonstrated creativity, flexibility, and sense of humor.
Now Benefits: from "What We Offer" and "Why Join Niyam". Let's capture bullet points:
What We Offer:
- Flexible Work Hours: We understand that life extends beyond the traditional workday. Our flexible scheduling options empower you to balance your professional responsibilities while making time for what matters most.
- Remote Work Opportunities: Work where you perform best. Niyam embraces flexibility and offers remote work options that support productivity, collaboration, and work-life integration.
- Professional Growth & Development: At Niyam, you're not just taking a job, you're building a career. We invest in our employees through fully funded training, certifications, mentorship opportunities, and clear pathways for advancement.
- Exceptional People: Our employees are at the heart of everything we do. You'll work alongside talented, supportive, and mission-driven professionals who are passionate about making an impact and helping one another succeed.
- Innovative & Collaborative Culture: We foster an environment where creativity is encouraged, ideas are valued, and teamwork drives success. At Niyam, innovation and collaboration are part of our DNA.
- Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: We believe our greatest strength lies in our people. Diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences are celebrated, creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to contribute their best.
- Meaningful Work with Purpose: Join a team that supports critical federal missions and delivers innovative solutions that make a difference for government agencies and the communities they serve. Join us in creating a workplace where innovation, diversity, and well-being thrive.
Why Join Niyam:
- Award-Winning Culture: Proudly recognized by The Washington Post as a Top Workplace for two consecutive years and named to the Inc. 5000 list of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies for four consecutive years, reflecting our commitment to employee engagement, growth, and excellence.
- Meaningful Mission Impact: Join a small business trusted by federal agencies to deliver innovative solutions that support critical national missions.
- Drive Innovation:
About the role
. - Responsibilities: we have a list of responsibilities bullet points. - Requirements/Qualifications: we have Minimum Qualifications list. - Skills: not explicitly listed; maybe we can omit. - Benefits: we have "What We Offer" section with flexible work hours, remote work, professional growth, etc. That's benefits. So we can put underBenefits
. - Pay: not mentioned; omit. - Schedule: mentions hybrid, onsite 1-2 days/week in Fairfax, VA office. That's schedule info. So we can put underSchedule
. We must not repeat job title as heading. The job title is Director of Human Resources; we should not put that as heading. We must not include Job ID etc. We must remove boilerplate: EEO, application deadline, etc. Also remove "Application Deadline:" etc. Also remove "Join us in creating a workplace..." etc? That's part of What We Offer? Might be considered boilerplate but it's part of the offering. We'll keep substantive content. We need to preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to keep the bullet points exactly as given (or close). We must not add placeholders. We need to use- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and
for prose. Thus structure:
About the role
... (company overview + role summary)
Responsibilities
- ... ...
Minimum Qualifications
maybe use Requirements heading? The instruction says use headings like Requirements, Qualifications. We have Minimum Qualifications. Could useQualifications
orRequirements
. Since we have both minimum qualifications and maybe also "Minimum Qualifications" heading. We'll useQualifications
for the list. But we also have "Minimum Qualifications" bullet list. We'll put under Qualifications. We also have "Why Join Niyam" which is similar to Benefits but also includes award-winning culture etc. Could be part of Benefits. We'll merge. We have "What We Offer" bullet list; we can treat as Benefits. We have schedule info: hybrid, onsite 1-2 days/week in Fairfax, VA office. We'll put under Schedule. We must not include Pay. We must not include sections with filler like "commensurate with experience". Not present. Now we need to extract the prose for About the role: The paragraph after "Niyam IT is looking for a Director of Human Resources to support its needs as a fast-paced, culture-driven organization in the government contracting sector. The Director of HR will provide expertise in the areas of HR operations, talent acquisition and management, employee relations, workforce planning, and total rewards. The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker who will shape HR best practices and promote employee journey experiences aimed to attract, develop, and retain top talent. As a member of the senior leadership team reporting to the COO, the HR Director will collaborate across functions and with management to support corporate objectives. This is an opportunity to lead the HR function of a high growth company and build a people operations foundation that can scale for years to come. The ideal candidate is highly collaborative, innovative, employee centric, business focused and customer service oriented, with hands-on knowledge of HR business processes. They are compassionate problem solvers and apply their experience to leading change management strategies. This position is hybrid and will require onsite work 1-2 days/week in our Fairfax, VA office." But schedule info is also there; we might separate schedule. However the instruction says to include schedule section only if posting actually states them. It does state hybrid and onsite 1-2 days/week. So we could put that in Schedule section, and maybe remove from About the role? But we must preserve all substantive information; we can keep it in both? Better to keep schedule info only in Schedule section and not duplicate. However the About the role paragraph includes that sentence; we could keep it there but then schedule would be duplicate. The instruction says preserve ALL substantive information; does not forbid duplication but better to avoid duplication. We could keep the sentence in About the role and also have Schedule section referencing same info; but that would be duplication. Might be okay but better to avoid duplication. We could split: About the role paragraph up to before schedule sentence, then schedule sentence goes to Schedule section. Let's do that. Thus About the role prose: "Niyam IT is looking for a Director of Human Resources to support its needs as a fast-paced, culture-driven organization in the government contracting sector. The Director of HR will provide expertise in the areas of HR operations, talent acquisition and management, employee relations, workforce planning, and total rewards. The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker who will shape HR best practices and promote employee journey experiences aimed to attract, develop, and retain top talent. As a member of the senior leadership team reporting to the COO, the HR Director will collaborate across functions and with management to support corporate objectives. This is an opportunity to lead the HR function of a high growth company and build a people operations foundation that can scale for years to come. The ideal candidate is highly collaborative, innovative, employee centric, business focused and customer service oriented, with hands-on knowledge of HR business processes. They are compassionate problem solvers and apply their experience to leading change management strategies." Then Schedule section: "This position is hybrid and will require onsite work 1-2 days/week in our Fairfax, VA office.
" Now Responsibilities: list from "Responsibilities" heading onward until before "Minimum Qualifications". Let's capture each bullet: - Contribute to company’s overall business strategy; evaluate and influence the effect of business decisions on people and translate business needs to actionable HR programs and solutions. - Lead HR department vision and strategy; drive the work of the HR team to achieve organizational goals and support a culture of continuous improvement. - Hire, coach and develop a high performing HR team across multiple disciplines. - Utilize data-driven approaches to apply and create best practice solutions. - Design and implement various day-to-day initiatives across the talent lifecycle including talent acquisition, onboarding, compensation and pay administration, benefits and leaves, employee relations, performance management and career development. - Lead the definition, development and overall management of a job classification and position description framework consistent with the company’s core capabilities. - Build programs designed to enhance and reinforce employee engagement and productivity and recognize employees for their contributions to the company's success. - Manage HR operations by developing HR processes and implementing systems that support company growth. - Collaborate with internal HR stakeholders and other functional areas to build, integrate, and maintain HR technology interfaces across the company to drive efficiencies. - Ensure compliance with, and manage reporting for, local, state, and federal laws and regulations. With support of counsel, manage employee legal interactions. - Develop, communicate, and manage employment policies that provide up-to-date legal and equitable guidance for employees. - Serve as partner and advisor to line management on a full range of HR and related business subjects, and act as the key facilitator and communicator in implementing HR programs within the organization. - Manage a comprehensive benefits program; review benefits annually for cost and level of coverage and make recommendations for benefits changes to meet organizational objectives. - Act as resource, problem solver and advisor to employees on a wide range of human resource issues; oversee accurate and timely responses to administrative and employee relations questions. - Lead HR department planning, metrics and reporting, and budget management. Now Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications bullet list: - Bachelor’s degree required, or in place of degree, 8+ years of relevant HR management experience; related certification preferred (i.e., SPHR, PHR, SHRM-SCP, SHRM-CP, etc.). - Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in human resources, with at least 4 years of experience successfully building, leading, and managing an HR department in the government contracting industry. - Experience partnering with business operations teams and leaders. - Strong business acumen and presence, with ability to influence senior leaders on critical issues and decisions, who can also interact credibly with all levels of employees. - Strategic thinker who takes initiative but is also willing to conduct tactical work. - Ability to adapt to frequent change and growth. - Demonstrated success in managing multiple stakeholders, influence and resolve conflict. - Demonstrated high-level analytical skills including in-depth evaluation of issues, information gathering and synthesis, development of metrics, evaluation of options, and communication of solutions to meet the needs of various groups in the organization. - Outstanding leadership and project-management skills; ability to model team building, coach developing managers and leaders, and problem-solve at all levels of the organization. - Strong communicator who values candor; written and oral communication skills for developing and delivering training, policies, and analytical reports, and correspondence that propel organizational culture. - Demonstrated creativity, flexibility, and sense of humor. Now Benefits: from "What We Offer" and "Why Join Niyam". Let's capture bullet points: What We Offer: - Flexible Work Hours: We understand that life extends beyond the traditional workday. Our flexible scheduling options empower you to balance your professional responsibilities while making time for what matters most. - Remote Work Opportunities: Work where you perform best. Niyam embraces flexibility and offers remote work options that support productivity, collaboration, and work-life integration. - Professional Growth & Development: At Niyam, you're not just taking a job, you're building a career. We invest in our employees through fully funded training, certifications, mentorship opportunities, and clear pathways for advancement. - Exceptional People: Our employees are at the heart of everything we do. You'll work alongside talented, supportive, and mission-driven professionals who are passionate about making an impact and helping one another succeed. - Innovative & Collaborative Culture: We foster an environment where creativity is encouraged, ideas are valued, and teamwork drives success. At Niyam, innovation and collaboration are part of our DNA. - Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: We believe our greatest strength lies in our people. Diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences are celebrated, creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to contribute their best. - Meaningful Work with Purpose: Join a team that supports critical federal missions and delivers innovative solutions that make a difference for government agencies and the communities they serve. Join us in creating a workplace where innovation, diversity, and well-being thrive. Why Join Niyam: - Award-Winning Culture: Proudly recognized by The Washington Post as a Top Workplace for two consecutive years and named to the Inc. 5000 list of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies for four consecutive years, reflecting our commitment to employee engagement, growth, and excellence. - Meaningful Mission Impact: Join a small business trusted by federal agencies to deliver innovative solutions that support critical national missions. - Drive Innovation: