Human Resources Director

Summary

Join SMX as their strategic Human Resources (HR) Director, overseeing and managing the HR function for a specific business unit. This leadership role involves supervising the HR team, focusing on employee engagement, relations, performance management, compliance, and program implementation. You will report to the Senior HR Director and collaborate with other HR and business leaders. The position requires proven experience as an HR Director, strong communication and time management skills, and proficiency with HRIS systems. A Bachelor's degree is required, and a Master's degree is preferred. SMX offers a competitive compensation package, including health insurance, paid leave, and retirement benefits.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an HR Director or similar role
• Comfort with the uncertain; motivated to move forward, make decisions, and finalize details quickly once information is available
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate
• Ability to work well under pressure, adapt to the needs of the organization and employees and shift quickly w/o losing momentum
• Ability to work well under pressure and adapt to the needs of the organization and employees
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to multitask and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient with ADP or similar HRIS

Responsibilities

• Nurtures a positive working environment while managing HR initiatives to enhance the organizational culture
• Manages and directs the daily workflow of the HR Management teams
• Interviews, hires, and trains new employees in the department
• Coaches, mentors and provides constructive and timely performance feedback
• Counsels and terminates employees in accordance with company policies
• Collaborates with senior leadership to develop and administer department objectives, goals and strategy related to retention and engagement
• Manages employee relations, addressing any concerns or conflicts in a timely manner
• Tracks and analyzes HR metrics and trends to recommend improvements and implement best practices
• Coordinates and implements policies, processes, training, initiatives, and surveys to support organization compliance and strategy
• Identifies professional development, training, and certification activities for HR Management teams
• Manages special projects to support department objectives and goals
• Monitors and ensures the organization’s compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations and recommended best practices. Reviews and modifies policies and practices to maintain compliance
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law. Applies this knowledge to communicate changes in policy, practice, and resources to senior leadership
• Performs other duties as required

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred
• At least 10 years of progressive human resource management experience required, with a minimum of 5 years in a managerial role
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP highly preferred
• US Citizenship required for work under DoD contracts

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid leave
• Retirement