The Human Resources Manager is an integral part of the leadership team for a small business specializing in Federal Government contracting.  The Manager will provide leadership and a full range of Human Resources Management (HR) functions

Desired attributes:

• Experience with and a detailed knowledge of Department of Labor requirements associated with government contracts.
• Experience recruiting knowledgeable and capable employees for a wide range of professional and craft positions supporting critical and technically challenging contracts.
• A self-starter, able to take on responsibility, define activities, and complete projects, then recommend the next step to continue improving WESTECH’s Human Resources support for our employees.

Responsibilities: 

• Develop and implement HR strategies for compensation, health and welfare, training and personnel development, employee relations and retention, and succession planning.
• Develop and maintain records and compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements (AA/EEO compliance, OSHA compliance, Vets 100 reports, and labor relations as examples).
• Manage HR operational activities such as recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, coaching, counseling, and disciplining staff; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing staff job contributions; maintaining compensation; resolving problems; implementing change.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws; anticipate responses to legislation; enforce adherence to requirements. Advise management, including the Contracts department, on needed actions.
• Provide WESTECH’s Program/Project Managers with personnel management support, including recruiting, hiring, firing, investigations, audits, and disciplinary actions.
• Create/revise policies, procedures, and employee handbooks while maintaining compliance with US Department of Labor regulations.
• Support company-wide benefits selection and administration to include medical, 401(k) retirement, and the rest of an industry leading benefits package.
• Provide labor relations support in terms of understanding and executing collective bargaining agreements (CBAs).
• Act as back-up for facility security operations; must be able to obtain security clearances, for both US Department of Energy and Department of Defense.
• Travel as necessary to WESTECH sites within the continental US.
• Maintain professional knowledge by participating in conferences and educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Coordinate with insurance brokers, insurance carriers, pension administrators, and other outside support as necessary.
• Maintain a continuing awareness of HR policies, programs, and practices to keep management informed of new developments.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in HR, Business, or Organizational Development
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in HR
• SHRM certification is required
• Active security clearance or ability to obtain a clearance
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with all departments of the corporate staff and with line supervisors
• Specialized training in employment law, compensation, organizational planning, organization development, employee relations, safety, training, and preventive labor relations is preferred
• Be able to pass a background check and drug screen

This job may be located in either Albuquerque, NM or in Richland, WA

US Citizenship is required; must have favorable background investigation results.

Working for WESTECH

WESTECH is a minority, woman-owned small business headquartered in Albuquerque, NM.  As a service organization, WESTECH recognizes that our people are our most valuable resource. We back up that statement by providing all our full-time employees with a comprehensive benefits program. Our benefits program is one reason that WESTECH is a CUSTOMER SERVICE LEADER.

WESTECH Employee Benefit plans start from Day One of Employment

• Group Health Coverage
• Dental and Vision Coverage
• 401K Retirement Plan (100% vesting upon enrollment)
• Tax Free HRA/FSA/Dependent care available
• Personal Time Off (PTO), Flex Time
• Paid Holidays
• Performance Incentives/Spot Bonuses
• Tuition Assistance
• Seminars and Training Assistance

100% Paid benefits by the Employer:

• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance

EEO: WESTECH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. WESTECH provides equal opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability, or veteran status.  EOE/Minorities/Women/Vet/Disability