HR Manager - Military Veterans

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:
Partner with the Program Managers and other levels of management within Critical Infrastructure supporting Commercial clients to promote a diverse and inclusive working environment and support the development of the workforce. Implement human resources policy and best practices by driving change and serving as a business advocate. Work closely with the Recruiters and Operations teams to assess recruiting needs and facilitate the onboarding process. Provide proactive direction and guidance to managers/employees on performance management (coaching, career development, counseling, and/or disciplinary actions), communications and training, employee relations issues, interpretation of employment laws and company policies and procedures. Provide support to program management and employees; recommend and implement actions to further enhance employee engagement and to address challenges to the employee populations in both locations. Assist the programs in meeting financial and non-financial objectives. Promote effective business operations.

Job Duties:
• Investigate employee complaints/allegations by interviewing appropriate parties, gathering information, providing feedback as appropriate and making recommendations for corrective action to prevent recurrence of situation.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Assist in identifying training needs for the program and deliver (or coordinate the delivery of) non-operational training
• Identify process improvement opportunities within and outside of functional area and coordinate with relevant stakeholders for implementation
• Conduct group presentations to communicate company policy, processes, and/or annual company activities such as benefits enrollment, ethics training, etc.
• Facilitate program start-up activities as needed to include employee communications, briefings, orientation and onboarding, communication with management and other functional areas, system set-up, and other related activities
• Will work under minimal supervision. The candidate must demonstrate a superior ability to develop rapport at all levels of the organization and to collaborate across functional areas to work towards identified goals.
• Candidate must possess excellent communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a member of a team. Candidate must have the requisite skills and attitude to consult effectively with managers/supervisors. Strong facilitation, persuasion, and listening skills are a must.
• Candidate must have demonstrated ability to manage multiple and complex administrative processes; good judgment and the ability to analyze and problem-solve is required. Candidate must have the ability to proactively research and review labor laws, regulations, and policies, and recommend courses of action.
• Candidate must demonstrate a high level of adaptability, a high tolerance for ambiguity, and be able to lead and manage change throughout the organization.
• Ability to travel 30% to contract sites as needed for training, investigations, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field plus eight years of relevant experience with at least three years of management experience.
• Demonstrated experience in providing leadership and guidance to a diverse, geographically dispersed client base.
• Demonstrated experience in assessing and resolving a variety of employee relations issues.
• Proficiency with Microsoft office professional software and ability to easily adapt to new systems
• Excellent communication skills, working knowledge of integrated software applications and organizational skills are required.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
• Demonstrated experience in recruiting, hiring, and developing employees.
• HR Certification preferred.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran's status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans and Labor Laws Posters.