Senior Director, Human Resources
Talent Acquisition & Recruiting Leadership
Provide full-cycle leadership of the talent acquisition and recruiting function, including strategy development and execution, sourcing of cleared talent (Secret/TS/SCI), veteran hiring programs, and efficient onboarding processes. Lead workforce planning, headcount forecasting, talent pipeline development, and employer branding initiatives to meet aggressive growth and program requirements. Build and maintain partnerships with universities, veteran organizations, clearance-focused networks, and other sources to attract mission-aligned professionals.
Employee Relations & Engagement
Oversee comprehensive employee relations programs, including conflict resolution, investigations, performance counseling, disciplinary actions, and compliance with all applicable policies and laws. Design and implement employee engagement, recognition, well-being, feedback mechanisms (pulse surveys, town halls, stay interviews), and change management initiatives to enhance morale, retention, and organizational alignment. Manage internal communications, HR policy development/rollout, and foster a positive, inclusive workplace culture.
HR Compliance & Federal Contractor Obligations
Ensure full compliance with all federal contractor requirements (OFCCP, VEVRAA, EEO, AAP), labor laws, security clearance protocols, and other cleared workforce regulations. Lead preparation, submission, and maintenance of affirmative action plans, EEO-1 reports, VETS-4212 filings, and support compliance audits and reviews. Develop, maintain, and deliver HR policies, handbooks, and training programs to mitigate risk and promote ethical conduct.
Total Rewards & Compensation Administration
Administer and optimize total rewards programs, including base pay structures, variable incentives, benefits enrollment, open enrollment, retirement plans, and equity considerations. Lead annual compensation planning, merit review cycles, bonus/incentive administration, and market benchmarking for cleared and technical roles. Collaborate with Finance, Chief of Staff, and leadership to maintain competitive, compliant, and cost-effective rewards frameworks.
Performance Management & Talent Development
Design, implement, and oversee organization-wide performance management processes, including goal setting, reviews, feedback, calibration, and development planning. Support leadership development, career pathing, succession planning, and talent review processes for key and cleared roles. Oversee HRIS, payroll integration, employee data integrity, and related systems to drive operational efficiency.
HR Team Leadership & Operational Excellence
Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing HR team (recruiters, HR specialists, coordinators, benefits administrators) while instilling a service-oriented, compliant, and strategic mindset. Drive continuous process improvement, automation, system optimization (HRIS, ATS, payroll), and scalable HR infrastructure to support company growth and post-acquisition integration. Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to the Chief of Staff, executive leadership, and functional leaders on all HR, talent, and organizational matters.