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About The Position

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship required
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• 12+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including 5+ years in a senior HR leadership role (VP, Director, or equivalent)
• Prior experience in the defense, aerospace, or government contracting industry
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal contractor compliance requirements (OFCCP, EEO, DFARS/FAR labor provisions)
• Strong knowledge of federal and multi-state employment law, with demonstrated experience managing compliance risk
• Demonstrated experience scaling HR in a growing organization, building or significantly maturing HR processes, policies, systems, and controls during a period of substantial headcount growth
• Experience supporting personnel security clearance processes and working with FSOs
• Proven experience building and leading HR teams and functions
• Proven track record of leading through ambiguity and stress while balancing multiple high-priority initiatives simultaneously
• Track record of investing in the development of junior team members, creating a culture of growth and knowledge-sharing
• Experience managing HR audits or agency inquiries (e.g., DOL, EEOC, state labor agencies)
• Experience with HRIS platforms (e.g., Paychex, Paylocity preferred)
• Experience in a small-to-mid-size company environment, comfortable operating without a large HR support staff

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in HR, Business Administration (MBA), or Organizational Development
• SPHR, SHRM-SCP, or equivalent HR certification
• Active security clearance (Secret or Top Secret)
• Experience with Service Contract Act (SCA)/SCLS and Davis-Bacon Act compliance
• Experience with global mobility and OCONUS compensation/benefits administration
• Experience with DCAA-compliant timekeeping and labor cost systems
• Experience supporting ISO 9001 (or similar quality management system) audits and documentation requirements
• Background in an employee-first or high-retention culture, with a track record of strengthening employee trust and engagement

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the organization's overall human resources strategy in alignment with business goals and government contract requirements
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and executive leadership team on organizational design, workforce planning, corporate scaling, and talent strategy
• Own the talent acquisition function, ensuring effective recruiting for cleared and specialized technical/engineering roles in a competitive labor market
• Serve as the organization's principal owner of labor law compliance and HR risk management, proactively identifying, assessing, and mitigating employment-related legal and regulatory exposure across the company
• Ensure compliance with federal employment regulations applicable to government contractors, including OFCCP affirmative action planning, EEO-1 reporting, DCAA labor accounting standards, DFARS workforce clauses, and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) obligations
• Monitor and ensure compliance with state and local employment laws as the company expands into new states, including wage and hour, leave, paid sick leave, and other jurisdiction-specific requirements, and adapt HR policy accordingly
• Oversee global mobility programs and compensation strategy for OCONUS (overseas) personnel, including relocation, allowances, and compliance with applicable host-country and U.S. tax/labor requirements
• Own overall responsibility for the development, maintenance, and enforcement of HR policies and procedures across the organization
• Conduct HR investigations into employee complaints, policy violations, and workplace concerns, ensuring thorough, timely, and legally sound resolution
• Support audits conducted by the Department of Labor and other government agencies, serving as the primary HR point of contact and ensuring accurate, compliant documentation
• Partner with the Facility Security Officer (FSO) and the security team on personnel security processes, including clearance sponsorship, periodic reinvestigations, and insider threat program support
• Lead compensation and benefits strategy, ensuring competitiveness within the defense/aerospace labor market and compliance with the Services Contract Labor Standards (SCLS) and Davis-Bacon Act where applicable
• Oversee employee relations, performance management, and disciplinary processes, minimizing legal and compliance risk
• Manage the disability and medical accommodation process, ensuring ADA compliance and consistent administration of the interactive process across the organization
• Build, lead, and mentor the HR team, including recruiting/talent acquisition, compensation/benefits, and HR operations staff
• Manage HRIS systems and workforce analytics to support data-driven decision-making
• Lead organizational change management initiatives related to contract wins/losses and workforce ramp-ups or reductions
• Own overall responsibility for ITC's compliance and required training program, ensuring timely completion and accurate recordkeeping across the workforce
• Own HR budget, vendor relationships (benefits brokers, background check providers, HRIS vendors), and cost management
• Create, report on, and monitor workforce metrics, compliance status, and HR risk for executive leadership and the Board
• Support and adhere to ITC's ISO 9001:2015 quality management certification, ensuring HR policies, processes, and documentation align with certification requirements
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Employer Supplemented Health Insurance
• Employer Paid Dental and Vision Insurance
• Employer Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• 3% Biweekly 401(k) Contribution
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition and Certification Reimbursement
• Competitive Salaries with Performance Incentives
• A positive working environment with supportive teammates and leadership