Human Resources Manager

About the role

Halvik Corp delivers a wide range of services to 13 executive agencies and 15 independent agencies. Halvik is a highly successful WOB business with more than 50 prime contracts and 500+ professionals delivering Digital Services, Advanced Analytics, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, Cyber Security and Cutting-Edge Technology across the US Government. Be a part of something special! Position Overview Halvik is seeking an experienced, autonomous Human Resources Manager to lead our HR operations and own our employee engagement strategy within a dynamic, mid-size Government Contracting (GovCon) environment. In this hybrid leadership role, you will serve as an independent subject matter expert who steps in on day one with a deep, battle-tested working knowledge of complex employee relations, compliance, leave administration, and ADA accommodations. Rather than requiring foundational training, your onboarding will focus on mastering Halvik's specific systems, policies, and culture. We are looking for a seasoned professional with exceptional judgment who can independently navigate sensitive conversations, coach managers effectively, ensure strict compliance without oversight, and proactively own and drive our comprehensive employee engagement and culture-building initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Own the Employee Engagement Strategy: Design, champion, and drive comprehensive employee engagement programs, recognition initiatives, wellness activities, and culture-building events tailored to a mission-driven GovCon workforce.
• Foster a high-retention, connected culture across hybrid work environments, translating feedback and engagement metrics into actionable programs and community-building initiatives.
• Serve as an independent subject matter expert and trusted advisor to managers, providing sound, legally compliant guidance on complex workplace issues, conduct, and employee relations matters.
• Independently lead sensitive, high-stakes employee discussions, performance conversations, workplace investigations, and conflict resolutions with high emotional intelligence, discretion, and professionalism.
• Autonomously administer and coordinate comprehensive leave programs, ensuring end-to-end compliance and seamless tracking, including:
  • Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) & State Family/Medical Leave programs
  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations and the interactive process
  • Pregnancy-related accommodations and leave
  • Military leave (critical for cleared and military-affiliated personnel) and Workers' Compensation leave coordination
  • General paid and unpaid leave programs
• Lead the interactive accommodation process independently, working collaboratively and professionally with employees, managers, and medical providers.
• Proactively partner with managers to diagnose performance and attendance concerns, behavioral standards, and policy violations, bringing pre-existing expertise to every scenario.
• Independently draft, review, and execute Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs), counseling memoranda, written warnings, and other corrective action documentation.
• Monitor employee progress through PIP cycles, providing direct coaching to managers on documentation, next steps, and risk mitigation.