Human Resource Manager with Security Clearance

Supporting the Most Exciting and Meaningful Missions in the World Human Resource Manager PAE has a unique opportunity for an HR Manager to provide support to a variety of contracts within PAE’s Mission Support Group – Professional Security Services business area. Reporting to the Sr HR Manager, the HR Manager is responsible for achieving a high level of employee/management satisfaction across programs within the business area. The HR Manager will deliver HR services in a timely, effective manner and will serve as a strategic business partner to Program Directors and Managers. This position will partner with management to identify and implement retention strategies, assess the talent management needs of the programs, promote a diverse and inclusive working environment, consult on optimum organizational structure and process, and ensure effective communications. The HR Manager will recommend, develop and execute company-specific approaches and solutions to meet the program’s objectives and goals. The HR Manager will also assume management responsibility for one HR Generalist. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following: * Partner with Program Director and other levels of management to identify attrition issues and trends and implement appropriate strategies and solutions to address retention challenges
* Partner with Program leadership to implement appropriate talent management and development strategies
* Lead and support HR practices and objectives that will support the attainment of business goals, promote effective business operations, and assist programs in meeting financial and non-financial objectives
* Onboard employees for various sizes of contracts to include transitions from incumbent contractors to PAE; partner with appropriate stakeholders to facilitate system set-up and timely program transitions with minimal disruption of operations. Proactively develop program-specific employee communication materials, facilitate information sessions and transition meetings, determine training and guidance needs, and coordinate with other functional areas for assistance.
* Actively support proposal efforts
* Ensure optimal employee engagement and foster a high-performance culture
* 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.
* Investigate employee complaints/allegations in accordance with company protocol
* 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
* Address employee/management inquiries regarding SCA regulations
* Answer questions regarding compensation, SCA compliance, paychecks, benefits, performance, company policies, workplace concerns, training, and career development.
* Identify process improvement opportunities within and outside of the 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.
* Provide oversight and management support to HR Generalist. Qualifications: * Ability to obtain and maintain US security clearance
* Minimum 8 years exempt level experience in Human Resources with a minimum of three years working in the government contracting environment
* BS/BA Degree
* Demonstrated experience in providing HR leadership and guidance to a large, diverse client base
* Demonstrated experience in independently assessing and resolving a variety of employee relations issues. * Knowledge of HR Laws and disciplines including recruiting, talent management, compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee relations, training and development, diversity, performance management, and federal and state employment laws.
* Proven ability to lead complex organizations through change
* Ability to travel between facilities in Northern Virginia as needed
* Proficiency with Microsoft office professional software and ability to easily adapt to new systems Desired Qualifications: * Secret clearance
* SPHR, PHR, or equivalent certification
* Successful identification and implementation of actions that have enhanced employee engagement and decreased voluntary turnover
* Working knowledge of Deltek Costpoint and/or WorkDay HRIS system PAE 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, 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. EEO is the Law Poster EEO is the Law Poster Supplement