Human Resources Manager

Chenega Corporation•Chantilly, VA

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About The Position

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for administering various human resources plans and procedures for all company personnel and assists corporate human resources in implementation of personnel policies and procedures. This role plans, organizes, and controls day-to-day activities of the department, participating in developing department goals and objectives, recognizing opportunities for efficiency and workload balancing. The manager will develop and implement departmental objectives, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, standardize processes, and optimize workload distribution. They will oversee and lead benefits administration, annual open enrollment, and complex claims resolution, and lead random drug screen requirements for contracts. This position serves as a trusted advisor to executives, directors, and managers by providing strategic guidance on Human Resources policies, employment practices, employment laws, regulatory requirements, and organizational initiatives to support sound business decisions. Ensuring compliance with the Service Contract Act (SCA) and other applicable federal, state, local, and contractual employment requirements is crucial, achieved by administering compliant HR policies, labor classifications, wage determinations, reporting, and audit-ready documentation. The role provides guidance, interpretation, and application of HR policies and procedures to support consistent and compliant resolution of employee relations matters. Oversight of new employee onboarding, orientation, workforce transitions, and contract start-up activities ensures successful employee integration and operational readiness. Analysis of workforce and HR metrics identifies trends, supports strategic decision-making, and drives improvements in employee engagement, retention, compliance, and contract performance. The manager must ensure the proper handling of sensitive and confidential information, including adherence to security protocols in environments involving classified, controlled, or proprietary information. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
Seven (7) years of progressive experience in Human Resources.
Five (5) years of experience in federal government contracting with operations in multiple states preferred.
Three (3) years of management experience leading an HR team.
Successfully pass background check and drug screening.
Knowledge of federal government contracting business practices, including workforce requirements, contract compliance obligations, and operational processes.
Knowledge of Human Resources principles, practices, and strategies, including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, compensation and benefits, workforce planning, and HR information systems.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including EEO, affirmative action, reasonable accommodation requirements, and other applicable employment compliance requirements.
Knowledge of government contracting workforce requirements, including Service Contract Act (SCA) compliance, wage determinations, and union workforce considerations.
Knowledge of business and management principles related to strategic planning, resource allocation, organizational development, leadership, and workforce optimization.
Ability to lead, motivate, coach, and develop HR professionals while effectively managing priorities and departmental objectives.
Ability to interpret and apply HR policies, procedures, and employment regulations to support consistent and compliant business decisions.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with employees, managers, executives, customers, and external stakeholders.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive employee, business, and contract-related information.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and HR-related systems and databases.

Nice To Haves

HR certification preferred
Five (5) years of experience in federal government contracting with operations in multiple states preferred.

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, and controls day-to-day activities of the department.
Participates in developing department goals and objectives, recognizing opportunities for efficiency and workload balancing.
Develop and implement departmental objectives, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, standardize processes, and optimize workload distribution.
Oversee and lead benefits administration, annual open enrollment, and complex claims resolution.
Lead and develop a high-performing HR team through coaching, performance management, succession planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Lead random drug screen requirements for contracts.
Serve as a trusted advisor to executives, directors, and managers by providing strategic guidance on Human Resources policies, employment practices, employment laws, regulatory requirements, and organizational initiatives to support sound business decisions.
Ensure compliance with the Service Contract Act (SCA) and other applicable federal, state, local, and contractual employment requirements by administering compliant HR policies, labor classifications, wage determinations, reporting, and audit-ready documentation.
Provide guidance, interpretation, and application of HR policies and procedures to support consistent and compliant resolution of employee relations matters.
Oversee new employee onboarding, orientation, workforce transitions, and contract start-up activities to ensure successful employee integration and operational readiness.
Analyze workforce and HR metrics to identify trends, support strategic decision-making, and drive improvements in employee engagement, retention, compliance, and contract performance.
Ensure the proper handling of sensitive and confidential information, including adherence to security protocols in environments involving classified, controlled, or proprietary information.
Perform other duties as assigned.