Are you a dedicated professional in Govcon human resources and talent acquisition looking to be part of an organization's growth? If you pride yourself in agility, collaboration, and responsiveness and are excited about having a seat at the leadership table, this may be the role for you!

The Senior Director of Talent Acquisition and People Operations oversees both talent acquisition and human resources functions to support the company’s mission and growth objectives. This role drives strategies to attract top talent, ensures compliance with federal regulations, and leads initiatives to enhance employee engagement and organizational effectiveness. As a player/coach, this position emphasizes the growth and development of both the talent acquisition and HR functions while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

Duties and Responsibilities-

Talent Acquisition Responsibilities:

• Develop and mentor talent acquisition staff, fostering a collaborative and results-driven team environment.
• Oversee daily recruiting operations, ensuring proactive talent pipeline creation and successful hiring for all positions.
• Set performance goals for the talent acquisition team and provide ongoing feedback and development opportunities.
• Work with the Business Development (BD) and Growth teams to deliver qualified resumes for RFPs.
• Partner with senior leadership and hiring managers to identify current and future hiring needs.
• Promote a positive candidate experience throughout the talent acquisition process.
• Develop strategies to enhance employer branding and attract top talent.
• Establish, monitor, and report on key recruitment metrics, reflecting quality, cost, and effectiveness of talent acquisition practices.
• Identify and implement best practices for talent acquisition, including recommending and optimizing ATS and other recruitment tools.

Human Resources Responsibilities:

• Oversee HR operations, including employee relations, benefits administration, compliance, and performance management.
• Develop and implement HR policies and procedures in compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Lead initiatives to enhance employee engagement, retention, and satisfaction.
• Partner with leadership on workforce planning, organizational development, and succession planning.
• Ensure compliance with federal contracting regulations, including OFCCP, FAR, and affirmative action requirements.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to leadership on HR trends and solutions that align with business goals.
• Oversee HR metrics reporting and provide actionable insights to improve organizational effectiveness.
• Lead HR compliance audits and ensure proper documentation and adherence to applicable laws.
• Provide hands-on support for employee relations issues, investigations, and resolution of workplace conflicts.

General Leadership and Operations:

• Act as a player/coach, contributing directly to both recruiting and HR functions while leading and mentoring team members.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and collaboration across all areas of responsibility.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Security Clearance Requirement:

Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain/maintain a security clearance. Current Secret clearance or higher is highly preferable.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (highly preferred) or equivalent years of experience.
• 8-10+ years of HR/Recruiting experience in a government contract organization.
• 10+ years of recruiting experience for positions requiring a security clearance.
• 5+ years of experience in a managerial or director-level role overseeing talent acquisition and/or HR functions.
• Comprehensive knowledge of recruiting methods, best practices, and federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Thorough understanding of federal compliance requirements, including OFCCP and FAR.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Proven leadership and supervisory abilities, with a focus on developing and mentoring staff.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HR/recruitment systems, including Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).

Preferred Qualifications:

• SHRM Talent Acquisition Specialty Credential or other HR-related certifications (e.g., PHR, SPHR).
• Experience with workforce transitions, contract ramp-ups, and proposal support in the GovCon space.
• Master's degree
• Hands-on experience with CATS or similar ATS platforms.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. We look forward to reviewing your application.