Responsibilities
- Act as a strategic advisor to executives and managers on workforce planning, performance management, employee relations, and organizational development
- Collaborate with leadership to forecast talent demands and proactively manage workforce challenges
- Align HR programs with business objectives to enhance performance, engagement, and employee retention
- Lead employee relations efforts, including investigations, disciplinary actions, and performance improvement strategies
- Ensure uniform and compliant implementation of HR policies and procedures
- Guide managers in conducting difficult conversations, delivering performance feedback, and supporting employee growth
- Work with the Senior Director, People Team on compensation design, job structures, market benchmarking, and career path development
- Support annual compensation processes, promotions, and role adjustments in line with market trends and internal fairness
- Advise leadership on job design, leveling frameworks, and organizational structure optimization
- Support performance evaluation cycles, talent assessments, succession planning, and career development programs
- Promote and guide the implementation of dual career paths (Individual Contributor and Management) to support employee advancement
- Partner with Talent Acquisition on workforce planning, hiring strategy, and new hire onboarding experience
- Lead, coach, and develop members of the People Team, setting priorities and providing ongoing guidance
- Ensure cohesion across People Team initiatives and consistent delivery of services
- Drive continuous enhancement of HR processes, tools, and operational capabilities
- Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including those relevant to federal contractors
- Collaborate with leadership on risk management, policy interpretation, and resolution of complex employee issues
- Own the design, evolution, and governance of HR policies to ensure clarity, equity, compliance, and scalability as the organization expands
Physical: Standing or sitting for long periods; must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times and spend extended hours in front of a computer screen.
This role involves extended periods of sitting or standing, frequent computer use, and the ability to lift up to 15 pounds when necessary.
Cognitive: Problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills; computer and software skills; and ability to read and interpret text online or in printed form.
The position demands strong analytical thinking, effective communication in writing and speech, technical proficiency with digital tools, and the capacity to understand and apply information from written sources.
