HR Director

Va Tech Foundation; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

Competitive salary & benefits package

Job summary

VT ARC is seeking a strategic HR leader to partner with executives and guide workforce strategy in a mission-driven applied research setting. You will shape policies, oversee payroll and records, and ensure compliance across federal, state and local requirements.

The role leads a small HR team, supports performance and retention, and collaborates with senior leaders to scale the organization while maintaining responsive service to employees and managers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development or related field.
• Progressive HR leadership experience spanning strategic planning and day-to-day employee relations, compliance and administration.
• Ability to design and mature HR policies, processes and systems with reliable execution.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and HR compliance requirements.
• Strong interpersonal communication, coaching and conflict resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement practical HR strategies, policies and programs to support growth and mission delivery.
• Provide hands-on HR partnership to employees and managers, addressing relations matters and policy interpretation.
• Advise leadership on organizational design, workforce planning, performance management and change management.
• Lead recruiting, onboarding, retention and succession efforts and coordinate new hire integration.
• Oversee HR compliance, payroll, records, reporting, benefits coordination and routine administration.
• Strengthen HR infrastructure, analytics and documentation to support daily operations.

Skills

Strategic HR leadership

Policy development

Employment law

Communication

Judgement & discretion

Lean environment

Federal contractor experience

SHRM certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Business / Organizational Development

SHRM/PHR/SPHR certification

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Payroll systems

Job description

About Us

VT ARC a technical services and applied research company has built an organizational culture marked by four primary values Teamwork Integrity Excellence and Service Integral to our success is our staffs enthusiasm for solving tough problems by working together in teams to get the job done We foster a culture where every employees contribution is valued and performed with integrity while maintaining a fun work environment VT ARC strives for excellence in all that is done for our clients and such achievement is recognized through servicemerit awards Moreover we promote a sense of community larger than VT ARC alone where staff and institutional resources can be applied in service to our country We are proud to be the recipient of the Best Workplace in Defense Award by Emergent Magazine an honor that recognizes companies with positive cultures that not only impact their people but also make a meaningful difference in the community.

About You

You are a strategic hands on Human Resources leader who thrives in a mission driven applied research environment You are equally comfortable advising executives on workforce strategy and rolling up your sleeves to resolve day to day HR needs support managers improve processes and deliver responsive service to employees You bring sound judgment discretion and a practical service oriented approach to supporting technical research and operational teams while building scalable people systems for a growing organization.

Position Overview

The Human Resources Director will lead a small HR team and serve as a key partner in advancing VT ARCs people strategy operations and culture as the organization continues to grow This role requires a leader who can operate effectively at both strategic and practical levels advising senior leadership and managers on workforce planning organizational effectiveness performance management retention compliance and HR infrastructure while also ensuring that daily HR needs are addressed with accuracy responsiveness and professionalism The Director will oversee and at times directly participate in core HR operations including bi monthly payroll employee relations recruiting support onboarding HR records policy interpretation benefits coordination routine administration employee communications and manager and employee inquiries The ideal candidate will bring the judgment and experience to help scale the HR function for a growing enterprise while remaining actively engaged in practical execution and responsive service to employees and managers.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and execute practical HR strategies policies and programs that support organizational growth workforce scalability compliance and mission delivery
• Serve as a hands on HR partner to employees and managers by addressing employee relations matters coaching leaders interpreting policies resolving workplace concerns and helping managers navigate day to day people issues
• Advise executive leadership and managers on organizational design workforce planning performance management retention leadership development and change management
• Lead and support recruiting onboarding retention and succession planning efforts including coordinating job requisitions interview processes offer support new hire integration and manager follow up
• Oversee HR compliance including employment law federal contractor requirements EEO personnel records required notices policy documentation and related reporting
• Manage compensation benefits job architecture performance review processes employee development programs and routine HR administration in alignment with market practices and organizational needs
• Strengthen HR infrastructure systems processes templates documentation and analytics to support efficient daily operations and informed decision making as the organization grows
• Maintain accurate and confidential HR records support timely employee communications and ensure follow through on HR requests transactions and manager or employee inquiries
• Promote a positive inclusive accountable and high performing workplace culture consistent with the corporations values

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration Organizational Development or a related field
• Progressive HR leadership experience including both strategic HR planning and hands on responsibility for employee relations compliance talent acquisition performance management compensation benefits and HR administration
• Demonstrated ability to build or mature HR policies processes systems and programs while ensuring reliable execution of daily HR operations
• Working knowledge of federal multiple state and local employment laws and HR compliance requirements
• Strong interpersonal communication coaching and conflict resolution skills with the ability to advise leaders support employees at all levels and respond effectively to routine HR questions and concerns
• Ability to exercise sound judgment discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive personnel matters employee records investigations and workplace concerns
• Comfort operating in a lean or growing HR environment where the HR leader is expected to set direction improve systems and personally execute key HR tasks
• Experience supporting a federal contractor nonprofit research organization university affiliated organization technical services company or applied research environment
• Professional HR certification such as SHRM SCP SHRM CP SPHR or PHR
• Working knowledge of ADP Workforce Now registering businesses in other states and setting up tax jurisdictions performing payroll and completing HR related external and internal audits

Desired Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Human Resources Business Administration Organizational Psychology Organizational Development or a related field
• Experience scaling HR operations for a growing organization including implementation or optimization of HR information systems compensation structures career frameworks leadership development programs and employee self service or manager support processes
• Experience managing HR work directly in a lean team environment including ownership of policy updates onboarding workflows employee documentation benefits coordination and HR communications
• Familiarity with government contracting security sensitive work environments and workforce compliance obligations

Primary Work Location

Work is expected to be primarily onsite in Arlington VA 3 4 days per week

Special Work Conditions

A hybrid work policy is in place with the corporation and a telecommuting agreement will be negotiated

Security

Must be a US Citizen

Competitive Salary

VT ARC offers a competitive salary and benefits package designed to attract and retain senior technical talent supporting mission critical programs Salary Range 180000 200000 annually; Incentive Bonus Eligible

VT ARC mission statement

VT ARC is a 501c3 non profit R&D organization affiliated with Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Virginia Tech or VT Our mission is to provide superior analytic and technology solutions across multiple domains by leveraging Virginia Techs multidisciplinary research and innovation ecosystem With unique access to the broad and rich research enterprise found at Virginia Tech VT ARC forms multi disciplinary teams to apply innovative solutions to the real world problems that strain our social political industrial and economic foundations.

Benefits

To learn more about VT ARCs Benefits Perks Culture & more visit our Careers page httpsvt arcorgcareers

Equal Opportunity Employer

Virginia Tech Applied Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability veteran status or any other status protected by law As a federal contractor we are committed to providing equal employment opportunity and affirmative action for qualified individuals with disabilities under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete the application or interview process please contact Human Resources at hrvt arcorg Virginia Tech Applied Research Corporation uses E Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees To learn more about E Verify including your rights and responsibilities please visit wwwE Verifygov