Candidates must have at least 6 years of progressive HR experience and hold a recognized HR certification. A deep knowledge of the Federal Government Contracting environment and strong leadership skills are essential.

Overview
DRT Strategies delivers expert management consulting and information technology (IT) solutions to large federal agencies, the U.S. Navy, state and local government and commercial clients in health care, technology, and financial services industries.

The three letters of our name, DRT, stand for Driving Resolution Together, which is the core philosophy on which the company was founded. That is, we collaborate with our clients to solve their most pressing challenges - together.

We are problem solvers dedicated to your success, combining Fortune 500 experience with small business responsiveness. We have established a reputation with our clients as a forward-thinking consulting firm with demonstrated success in implementing solutions that lead to meaningful results. Our world-class consultants unite people to work collaboratively to achieve project goals and make vision a reality.

Job Summary:
The Human Resources Manager serves as a strategic leader and hands-on practitioner responsible for aligning HR initiatives with DRT’s organizational goals. This role requires a balance of high-level strategy—such as advising the CEO on legal risks—and operational execution, including the management of benefits, compliance, and employee relations within the federal government contracting environment.

Responsibilities:

Compliance & Risk Management
Remains current on all federal and state requirements to ensure total compliance and seamless integration with DRT policies.
Develops and administers affirmative action programs, including the preparation of plans in compliance with EEO and OFCCP regulations.
Advises Senior Leadership on HR matters that legally affect the company and seeks counsel from employment attorneys when appropriate.
Ensures the Employee Manual is updated as needed to reflect the most relevant information and maintain legal compliance.
Employee Relations & Performance
Provides expert counseling and coaching to managers and employees regarding policies, ethics, and performance evaluations.
Conducts periodic off-site visits to improve headquarters outreach and obtain direct feedback from employees in the field.
Manages the performance improvement process by providing counseling and ensuring consistency and fairness in all personnel actions.
Addresses issues and conflicts quickly and objectively to maintain high levels of employee morale and dispute resolution.
Ensures all employees are properly trained on the Code of Ethics and Harassment prevention to maintain a safe and professional workplace.
Strategic Leadership & HR Business Partnership
Translates strategic and tactical business plans into effective HR operational practices that support long-term company growth.
Functions as a primary Human Resource Business Partner to business unit leads, providing guidance on organizational design and workforce planning.
Represents DRT leadership at company events to promote transparency and maintain a strong cultural presence.
Total Rewards & Operations
Conducts an annual review and selection of health and welfare benefits to ensure programs remain competitive and cost-effective for the organization.
Serves as the official Plan Administrator for the DRT 401(k) Plan, overseeing all related actions including annual 401(k) audits.
Continually assesses the competitiveness of all HR programs against relevant comparable companies to attract and retain top talent.
Drives the continuous improvement of HRIS capability and functionality to streamline data management and reporting.
Oversees the HR team in the execution of daily operations, including onboarding, terminations, and FMLA administration.
Required Experience:
Candidates must possess at least 6 years of progressive experience in Human Resources, specifically in a generalist or management capacity.
The applicant is required to hold a recognized Human Resources certification such as a PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or CEBS.
Deep knowledge of the Federal Government Contracting environment is essential, and the candidate must have held an HR role in a similar organization.
The successful candidate demonstrates strong leadership skills and a proven ability to mentor junior HR resources.
Significant experience in resource management and the optimization of personnel across various functional areas.
Candidates must exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with all levels of the organization.
Possess strong organizational and analytical skills to manage complex compliance data and strategic programs.
An undergraduate or graduate degree in Human Resources Management or a related field is required for this position.
Education & Training:
An undergraduate or graduate degree in Human Resources Management or a related field is required for this position.
Salary Range:
$95,000 - $130,000
Salary commensurate with experience.
*This role requires you to be in office twice a week in our Arlington, VA location*
DRT Strategies, Inc. (DRT) follows the guidelines outlined by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to provide all employees and qualified applicants employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions, transgender status, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.
Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities will be provided. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources by emailing HR@drtstrategies.com, or by dialing 571-482-2517.
For additional information, please review the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, E-Verify (English), E-Verify (Spanish). Right to Work (English), Right to Work (Spanish).
Please be aware of recruitment fraud where malicious individuals might pose as DRT Strategies. Only job postings and emails from drtstrategies.com are authentic and legitimate communications regarding DRT Strategies employment opportunities. Please contact Human Resources at hr@drtstrategies.com if you believe you have received a fraudulent email.

Human Resources Manager - Compliance & Employee Relations

Candidates must have a minimum of 7 years of HR leadership experience in a law firm or professional services environment. A bachelor's degree is required, with an advanced degree or HR certification preferred.

Description
The Director of Human Resources is a strategic business partner to practice office leadership, responsible for driving initiatives that enhance the entire employee lifecycle. This role leads efforts in talent acquisition, employee engagement, performance management, professional development, and compliance, ensuring HR strategies align with the firm’s business objectives and foster a high-performance culture.

Primary Job Duties:
Partner with practice office leadership to develop and execute HR strategies that support business goals and improve the employee experience
Design and implement comprehensive recruiting strategies to attract top talent, leveraging both active and passive sourcing methods
Consult with managers to identify staffing needs, define job requirements, and ensure timely fulfillment of open positions
Track and analyze key HR metrics, including time-to-fill, turnover, retention, and productivity, to inform decision-making and continuous improvement
Support orientation programs, ensuring smooth integration of new hires and conducting regular check-ins
Support offboarding processes, conducting exit interviews and trend analysis, providing actionable insights to leadership
Drive the performance management process, from goal setting to evaluations, and support merit increase planning
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, updating policies and procedures as needed
Serve as a trusted advisor on employee relations, coaching managers and employees to resolve issues constructively

Key Competencies:
Communicating – Service Managers provide the information required by others in a concise, direct, and unambiguous way. They strive to ensure that the receiver clearly understands the specifics of their message and they are able to listen to, receive, and understand messages conveyed by others.
Team Building – Service Managers enable and encourage group members to work together to complete tasks and accomplish goals that individual members could not accomplish alone.
Service Focus – Service Managers place great emphasis on creating customer loyalty by ensuring the highest value of service is always provided and by delivering on commitments to the customer.
Process Management – Service Managers take a systematic approach in contributing to making the company’s workflow more effective, efficient, and capable of adapting to an ever-changing environment.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Requirements
Minimum of 7 years of HR leadership experience in a law firm or professional services environment
Proven expertise in talent management, employee relations, and HR strategy development
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or HR certification preferred
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills with a consultative approach
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to influence and build relationships at all levels
High level of integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with HRIS systems

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