HR Manager

Socket.dev; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead a high‑performing HRBP team and partner with clients, COEs, and senior leaders. You will design and deliver HR strategies and solutions to drive organizational performance and growth, leveraging data analytics to measure effectiveness and inform decisions.

The role emphasizes leadership, change management, and cross-functional collaboration in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment. Strong business acumen and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Broad HR subject matter expertise including HR Generalist/Business Partner.
• Experience delivering HR strategies and solutions for clients.
• Strong leadership with ability to build and lead high-performing teams.
• Analytical mindset to support data-driven decisions.
• Proven relationship builder, consultant, coach and influencer to senior leaders.
• Experience leading change and managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Excel; knowledge of AI applications to improve outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead an HRBP team and partner with clients and COEs to develop HR strategies.
• Drive day-to-day actions across engagement, relations, development, and workforce strategy.
• Utilize data analytics to measure and improve organizational effectiveness.
• Serve as a key leader within the Business Area and Sector HR teams.
• Lead initiatives impacting the larger organization.

Skills

HR strategy development

People leadership

Data analytics

Executive communication

AI for efficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

HRIS systems

Power BI

Job description

Leidos is currently seeking a Human Resources Manager to join our HR team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a team and partner with a dynamic business in a fast-paced environment to help design and deliver HR strategies and solutions to drive organizational performance and growth.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead an HRBP team and partner with clients, HR functional Centers of Excellence, and other team members to develop and implement HR strategies, approaches and day-to‑day actions in the areas of employee engagement, employee relations, talent development, leadership development, workforce strategy, strategic talent acquisition, new business proposals, organization effectiveness, change leadership, total rewards, culture, performance management, etc.
• Utilize data analytics to understand, measure and continuously improve organizational effectiveness
• The HR Manager will also serve as a key leader of the Business Area and Sector HR teams and will have the opportunity to lead or participate in initiatives impacting the larger organization.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with more than 8 years of relevant experience (or equivalent degree/experience combination).
• Broad HR subject matter expertise including significant experience as HR Generalist/Business Partner.
• Experience developing and delivering HR strategies and solutions for client area, being proactive, resourceful, creative, and collaborative to achieve positive results.
• Experienced people leader with ability to build, develop, and lead high‑performing teams.
• Strong business acumen with an ability to analyze data to support decision making.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships, partner effectively, consult, coach and influence senior leaders.
• Strong employee relations experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading and driving change within client groups.
• Strong project management and ability to execute multiple projects in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to distill complex issues into executive‑level presentation.
• Proficient with Microsoft office suite, with particular emphasis on expertise in Excel.
• Experience in using AI to improve efficiency and outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current or previous Leidos experience.
• Experience working for a government contractor.
• Experience with an international workforce.
• Experience with personal services contracts.
• Experience supporting proposals, winning new business, and implementing new programs.
• Program start‑up experience.
• Advanced degree.
• HR professional or other relevant certification.

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Original Posting:

September 21, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $116,350.00 - $210,325.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.