TACOM: Senior Human Resources Manager (Contingency)

Trinzic; Texas; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR's TACOM program seeks a Senior Human Resources Manager (Contingency) to lead HR operations for a large, dispersed workforce and partner with senior leadership on workforce planning, labor relations, and employee engagement. The role requires strategic thinking, strong leadership, and union experience.

Hybrid schedule with periodic travel to sites; US citizenship is required. This position is contingent upon award and involves coordinating with Recruiting, Compensation, Benefits, Legal, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Experience supporting unionized workforces, including labor relations and contract administration.
• 5+ years of employee relations investigations and case documentation.
• Experience in workforce planning, succession planning, and talent management.
• Experience coaching managers and senior leaders.
• Strong knowledge of US employment laws and HR compliance.
• Proficiency with HRIS (Workday or similar) and MS Office.
• Willingness to travel; valid driver's license; US citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR activities aligned with business objectives and workforce requirements.
• Provide strategic HR leadership to senior management on planning, engagement, and labor relations.
• Develop and implement HR programs and initiatives for operational success.
• Advise leadership on employee relations, performance, and organizational change.
• Lead HR personnel development and coaching to ensure service delivery.
• Coordinate workforce plans supporting current and future needs.
• Oversee employee relations, investigations, and disciplinary actions.
• Lead labor relations, including bargaining interpretation and grievances.
• Drive employee engagement strategies and retention efforts.
• Ensure compliance with laws, policies, and contractual requirements.
• Deliver HR training for managers and staff; monitor HR analytics.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

HR analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Office

Job description

TACOM: Senior Human Resources Manager (Contingency)

At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.

Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.

Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.

Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!

Program Summary

The U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM) sustains the Army’s mission to develop, acquire, field, and sustain ground combat, tactical, and support systems throughout their lifecycle. The program focuses on ensuring operational readiness, reliability, and safety of automotive and ground support equipment critical to Army operations.

Under this contract, personnel provide maintenance, repair, overhaul, and sustainment support in accordance with Army technical manuals, safety standards, and performance requirements.

Job Summary

The Senior Human Resources Manager provides strategic leadership, direction, and oversight for all human resources functions supporting a large, geographically dispersed workforce. This role partners closely with business and operational leadership to develop and execute people strategies that support organizational objectives, workforce readiness, employee engagement, talent management, labor relations, and regulatory compliance.

The position is responsible for leading HR operations, employee and labor relations, workforce planning, talent acquisition support, organizational development, succession planning, and compliance initiatives. Serving as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, the Senior HR Manager develops and implements HR programs, policies, and processes that drive operational effectiveness and support business growth.

This role requires a strategic business partner with strong leadership capabilities, exceptional employee and labor relations experience, and a demonstrated ability to lead HR teams supporting complex operational environments.

This position follows a hybrid work schedule requires periodic travel to operational and customer sites as needed.

This position is contingent upon award.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the execution of all human resources activities, ensuring alignment with business objectives and workforce requirements.
• Provide strategic HR leadership and guidance to senior management on workforce planning, talent management, succession planning, employee engagement, organizational effectiveness, and labor relations.
• Develop and implement HR strategies, programs, and initiatives that support organizational goals and operational success.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on complex employee relations, labor relations, performance management, organizational change, and workforce planning matters.
• Lead and develop HR personnel, providing coaching, mentorship, and direction to ensure effective HR service delivery.
• Partner with leadership to develop workforce plans that support current and future operational requirements.
• Oversee employee relations activities, including investigations, corrective actions, disciplinary proceedings, complaints, ethics concerns, and conflict resolution.
• Lead labor relations efforts, including collective bargaining agreement interpretation, grievance administration, union engagement, and labor-management communications.
• Develop and implement employee engagement strategies and action plans that strengthen retention, morale, and organizational culture.
• Support and guide succession planning, leadership development, talent assessment, and employee development initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws, labor regulations, company policies, and contractual requirements.
• Develop and deliver HR-related training for managers and employees, including leadership development, employee relations, labor relations, and performance management.
• Monitor workforce metrics and HR analytics to identify trends, assess organizational effectiveness, and support business decision-making.
• Partner with Recruiting, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, Legal, and other stakeholders to ensure integrated HR support.
• Oversee records management, reporting, and documentation requirements to maintain compliance and audit readiness.
• Support employee mobility, onboarding, staffing, workforce transitions, and operational staffing initiatives.
• Provide timely updates and recommendations to senior leadership regarding workforce risks, employee concerns, labor issues, and HR priorities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance HR processes, employee experience, and organizational performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
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Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field required; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive Human Resources experience, including at least 5 years in a senior HR leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience supporting unionized workforces, including labor relations, collective bargaining agreement administration, grievance management, labor-management relations, and union engagement.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience conducting employee relations investigations, preparing case documentation, and developing recommendations for senior leadership.
• Experience developing and executing workforce planning, succession planning, and talent management strategies.
• Experience coaching and developing managers and senior leaders.
• Experience designing and implementing employee engagement initiatives and action plans.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. employment laws, labor relations practices, and HR compliance requirements.
• Experience leading HR functions and teams across multiple locations.
• Experience supporting recruiting, onboarding, staffing, workforce planning, and employee lifecycle management.
• Experience developing compensation recommendations and supporting organizational design initiatives.
• Strong business acumen and ability to align HR strategy with organizational objectives.
• Proven leadership, project management, process improvement, and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms, including Workday or similar systems.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to obtain or maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (as required)
• U.S. citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

• SHRM-SCP, SHRM-CP, SPHR, PHR, or other advanced HR certification.
• Experience supporting government services, defense, logistics, engineering, manufacturing, or project-based organizations.
• Experience managing large, geographically dispersed workforces.
• Experience supporting complex operational environments with multi-site HR teams.
• Knowledge of global workforce planning, mobility programs, and international employment practices.
• Experience developing HR strategies that support organizational growth and transformation.
• Familiarity with workforce analytics, succession management tools, and leadership development frameworks.
• Prior experience supporting large-scale contract or program environments.
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KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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