Human Resources Program Manager

SeaHill Consulting Group; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SeaHill Consulting Group seeks a Senior DoD SkillBridge Program Manager to lead the development, execution, and expansion of the organization's SkillBridge initiatives across data center operations, facilities, engineering, IT, and corporate functions.

You will partner with Talent Acquisition, HR, and business leaders to recruit and place transitioning service members, build military partnerships, and monitor program performance while serving as the internal owner and advocate for the

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Talent Acquisition, military recruiting, or talent program management.
• Strong understanding of DoD SkillBridge program requirements and eligibility.
• Experience partnering with HR, TA, and business leaders to place transitioning service members.

Responsibilities

• Lead the DoD SkillBridge program as primary internal owner and advocate.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive military and veteran recruiting strategy.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition, HR, and leaders to place transitioning service members into various functions.
• Build relationships with military installations, SkillBridge reps, veteran orgs, and other partners.
• Serve as SME on SkillBridge requirements, eligibility, and processes.
• Educate hiring managers on the value of military talent and SkillBridge opportunities.
• Develop standardized processes for candidate ID, evaluation, onboarding, and conversion to full-time.
• Establish and monitor program metrics: participation, engagement, conversion, retention, effectiveness.
• Represent the organization at military recruiting events and industry partnerships.

Skills

Talent Acquisition

Military Recruiting

Program Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Training & Development

Relationship Building

Public Speaking / Presentations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field

Job description

• Lead the development, execution, and continued expansion of the organization's DoD SkillBridge program, serving as the primary internal program owner and advocate.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive military and veteran recruiting strategy aligned with organizational growth and workforce planning objectives.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, and business leaders to identify opportunities to integrate transitioning service members into data center operations, facilities, engineering, technology, and corporate functions.
• Build strong relationships with military installations, transition assistance programs, SkillBridge representatives, veteran organizations, and other military talent partners.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on DoD SkillBridge program requirements, eligibility, participation guidelines, and administrative processes.
• Educate hiring managers and business leaders on the value of military talent, transferable skills, and opportunities to leverage SkillBridge within their teams.
• Develop structured program processes for candidate identification, evaluation, placement, onboarding, training, and conversion to full-time employment.
• Establish and monitor program performance metrics, including participation, candidate engagement, conversion rates, retention, and overall program effectiveness.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to create meaningful training experiences and career pathways for SkillBridge participants.
• Represent the organization at military recruiting events, transition programs, veteran networking events, and relevant industry partnerships.
• Identify opportunities to expand veteran hiring initiatives, military partnerships, and other emerging talent programs.
• Drive continuous improvement of military recruiting processes, program awareness, and stakeholder engagement across the organization.

Day to Day Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders, military partners, and candidates participating in the SkillBridge program.
• Meet with hiring managers and operational leaders to identify positions and departments that can support SkillBridge participants.
• Educate internal teams on program benefits, participation requirements, timelines, and candidate transition processes.
• Build and maintain relationships with military transition offices, installation representatives, veteran organizations, and SkillBridge partners.
• Source and engage transitioning military professionals whose skills align with data center operations, facilities maintenance, electrical, mechanical, engineering, IT, and other business functions.
• Coordinate candidate introductions, interviews, placement discussions, and onboarding activities with Talent Acquisition and hiring managers.
• Partner with HR and operational leadership to develop structured training plans and participant expectations.
• Monitor participant progress, gather feedback, and support successful transitions into permanent employment opportunities.
• Maintain accurate program documentation, participant records, recruiting activity, and performance reporting.
• Prepare program updates and present participation metrics, conversion results, and growth opportunities to leadership.
• Identify challenges affecting program adoption and proactively develop solutions to improve participation and outcomes.
• Support broader military recruiting, veteran engagement, and talent development initiatives as needed.

Preferred Experience and Attributes

• 5+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition, military recruiting, talent program management, workforce development, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Direct experience developing, managing, or scaling a DoD SkillBridge program is strongly preferred.
• Prior military service or experience transitioning from military to civilian employment is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of military career pathways, occupational specialties, transferable skills, and the challenges associated with transitioning into civilian employment.
• Experience building military recruiting partnerships with military installations, transition assistance programs, veteran organizations, or government agencies.
• Demonstrated success developing and implementing talent programs that support organizational growth and long-term workforce needs.
• Experience recruiting or developing talent for technical, engineering, skilled trades, facilities operations, infrastructure, or data center environments is preferred.
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders, hiring managers, and cross-functional stakeholders to gain support for new programs and initiatives.
• Strong program management skills with experience establishing processes, measuring outcomes, and driving continuous improvement.
• Experience tracking program performance, including candidate participation, conversion rates, retention, and recruiting effectiveness.
• Polished communication and presentation skills with the ability to represent the organization professionally with military leadership, executives, and external partners.
• Strong relationship-building capabilities, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple initiatives independently.
• Entrepreneurial and proactive mindset with the ability to build programs, establish internal partnerships, and drive adoption across a growing organization.
• Genuine commitment to veteran employment, military transition support, and creating meaningful career opportunities for service members.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field, or equivalent military and professional experience.