Human Resources Manager

DRTC•Del City, OK

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Manager – Federal Contracts / Contracts Liaison leads day-to-day human resources operations for DRTC’s federal contracts division. The role oversees employee relations, talent management, compliance, workforce planning, onboarding, employee engagement, and HR program implementation while ensuring compliance with applicable federal and state employment laws and contract requirements. As a strategic business partner, the manager works with federal contract managers and leadership teams to support organizational objectives, foster a positive workplace culture, and deliver HR services across multiple contract locations. The position provides HR support and oversight at contract sites through regular travel. It operates primarily in an office environment and involves prolonged computer use, communication, and movement between office and contract work sites. Occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
At least seven years of progressive Human Resources experience, including leadership or senior-level HR responsibilities.
Strong knowledge of U.S. employment laws, HR practices, and regulatory compliance.
Experience conducting investigations, resolving conflicts, and managing employee relations.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Valid Oklahoma Driver’s License.
Ability to pass background checks, reference checks, and pre-employment drug screening.
Ability to obtain and maintain access credentials required by all federal contract sites.

Nice To Haves

SHRM-CP certification.
Experience supporting government or federal contract environments.
Knowledge of disability employment programs and workforce inclusion initiatives.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee HR functions supporting federal contracts operations.
Supervise and mentor the Human Resources Generalist.
Partner with leadership on workforce planning, employee engagement, organizational development, and retention initiatives.
Support agency-wide HR projects, policy implementation, and strategic initiatives.
Lead recruiting for federal contracts positions across all contract sites, conduct candidate interviews, and support hiring decisions.
Manage onboarding and offboarding programs for federal contracts employees.
Support training, leadership development, workforce skill-building, succession planning, and workforce development initiatives.
Conduct workplace investigations and help resolve employee relations concerns.
Coordinate disciplinary actions and escalate complex matters to senior HR leadership.
Partner with managers to improve employee engagement and workplace morale; organize recognition, team-building, and engagement activities.
Participate in Federal Contracts Leadership Summits and HR partnership meetings.
Support a diverse, inclusive, and ethical workplace culture.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEO, and the Service Contract Act.
Participate in HR audits, reporting requirements, and policy reviews.
Maintain required labor law postings at all contract locations.
Coordinate annual Motor Vehicle Record screenings for designated employees.
Support benefits administration and serve as a point of contact for employee benefits inquiries.
Serve as the primary HR liaison between DRTC and federal contract leadership.
Support resolution of employee relations matters within federal contract operations.
Assist in developing and delivering contract-specific employee training programs.
Monitor workforce movement and staffing ratios to ensure contract compliance.
Maintain and update federal contracts manuals, procedures, and documentation.
Travel regularly to federal contract sites to provide HR support and oversight.