Government Contracting HR & Talent Lead

People Technology And Processes; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

People Technology And Processes in Tampa, FL is seeking an experienced HR/Recruitment Manager to lead full-cycle recruiting for corporate and contract-backed positions, ensure HR compliance, and support staffing for government contracts.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in HR/recruiting in regulated environments, experience with government contracts, and ability to partner with program managers to meet staffing and compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field preferred or equivalent years of experience.
• 5+ years of progressive HR and/or recruiting experience, preferably within a government contracting, defense, technology, engineering, professional services, or similarly regulated environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing full-cycle recruiting.
• Experience recruiting for multiple positions and skill levels simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of employment practices and HR compliance.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information.
• Ability to work effectively with executives, hiring managers, program managers, employees, and candidates.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office/365 and HRIS or applicant tracking systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruiting for corporate and contract-supported positions, from job requisition through onboarding.
• Develop recruiting strategies to attract qualified candidates for government contract positions.
• Partner with program managers and leadership to understand contract staffing requirements, labor categories, qualifications, and personnel needs.
• Source candidates through job boards, professional networks, recruiting platforms, employee referrals, industry associations, and other channels.
• Ensure that applicants are screened and coordinate interviews with hiring managers.
• Ensure reference checks, employment verification, and other pre-employment screening as required are completed.
• Maintain an organized candidate pipeline and recruiting tracker.
• Develop and maintain job descriptions aligned with company and contract requirements.
• Monitor recruiting metrics, time-to-fill, candidate quality, and staffing progress.
• Support staffing requirements associated with federal, state, and local government contracts.
• Maintain accurate personnel records and documentation required for contract compliance and internal audits.
• Ensure employee qualifications, certifications, resumes, and other required documentation are current and properly maintained.
• Work closely with Program Managers and Contracts/Compliance personnel to support contract staffing deliverables.
• Assist with workforce planning in anticipation of new contract awards, recompetes, task orders, and contract modifications.
• Support responses to government or customer requests for personnel information and staffing documentation.
• Manage the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, orientation, transfers, promotions, performance management, and offboarding.
• Assist with confidential employee personnel files and HR records.
• Assist HR Director with employee relations matters and ensure consistent application of company policies.
• Coordinate required HR training, including compliance and workplace policies.
• Assist with ensuring that HR practices comply with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Support compliance with government contracting requirements applicable to the company's workforce.
• Maintain appropriate documentation for audits, contract reviews, and internal compliance assessments.
• Partner with management and legal/compliance personnel on employment-related matters.
• Stay current on changes affecting government contractors, employment regulations, and recruiting practices.

Skills

Strategic recruiting

Government contractor staffing

Employee relations

HR compliance

Confidentiality

Organization

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Written and verbal communication

Ability to manage priorities

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office/365

HRIS or ATS

Job description

People Technology And Processes in Tampa, FL is seeking an experienced HR/Recruitment Manager to lead full-cycle recruiting for corporate and contract-backed positions, ensure HR compliance, and support staffing for government contracts.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in HR/recruiting in regulated environments, experience with government contracts, and ability to partner with program managers to meet staffing and compliance requirements.