Director, Human Resources

HawkEye 360•Herndon, VA

About The Position

As the Director, Human Resources, you will play a hands-on and strategic role leading and facilitating the planning and day-to-day execution of core HR processes and you will partner with leadership to attract and retain talent and develop organizational and workforce strategies that drive business outcomes. This role requires strong business acumen, governance expertise, and leadership coaching, to oversee everything from executive compensation to HR compliance in a highly regulated, publicly traded environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field
15+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 4 years in a leadership role at a publicly traded organization
Deep understanding of SEC regulations, equity administration, and multi-state/global labor laws.
Exceptional presence, and the ability to operate independently.

Nice To Haves

Master’s or MBA
SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification highly desirable

Responsibilities

Partner with the CHRO to design, administer, and benchmark compensation, equity programs, and annual incentive plans.
Oversee the strategic direction of employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and retirement plans (401k). Lead the annual benefits renewal and open enrollment process from strategy to execution. Evaluate, negotiate, and maintain relationships with brokers, insurance carriers, and third-party administrators.
Support enterprise-wide succession planning, leadership development, and performance management initiatives to retain top talent.
Ensure all HR policies adhere to SEC disclosures, SOX requirements, and federal/state employment laws.
Collaborate with company leaders on organizational restructuring, workforce planning, and change management during scale-ups or acquisitions.
Champion our company culture, driving initiatives while mitigating risk and managing employee relations.
Monitor KPIs like turnover, employee engagement, and time-to-hire to inform strategic, data-backed decision-making.
Lead the optimization, and ongoing management of our HR technology framework. Support system configuration, workflow design, user access management, and role-based security. Drive improvements that enhance efficiency and employee experience. Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with all relevant laws , regulations and internal policies.