This dual-hat leader will balance discipline, process and speed. You’ll build systems that scale, enforce rigor in compliance and documentation, and partner directly with leadership to fuel our rapid growth. Expect to move fast, think strategically, and roll up your sleeves daily in a defense-critical, high-performance environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage and improve Union’s HR infrastructure ,policies, benefits, payroll, and compliance, scalable to 100+ employees.
Maintain strict adherence to federal, state, and defense-related employment laws while ensuring clean documentation, accurate classification, and consistent HR practices.
Ensure compliance with ITAR/EAR and export control regulations in hiring, personnel records, and facility access.
Implement and maintain HRIS and record-keeping systems that support accuracy, security, and audit readiness.
Manage employee relations, performance management, and investigations with fairness, confidentiality, and sound judgment.
Manage compensation frameworks, oversee benefits administration, and payroll accuracy.
Standardize onboarding, training, and performance reviews to drive consistency and accountability across teams.
Partner with leadership to train managers on documentation, communication, and compliance best practices.
Partner with department heads to forecast hiring needs and drive end-to-end recruitment across technical and operational teams.
Collaborate with the recruiting team to refine sourcing strategies, interview structure, and candidate experience.
Maintain and report on hiring metrics, pipeline velocity, and workforce planning.
Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on people strategy, org design, and team development.
Promote Union’s mission and values, reinforcing a culture of discipline, excellence, and purpose.
Mentor and develop HR and recruiting team members to operate at a high professional standard.
Required Qualifications:
7+ years of experience in HR management or business operations with proven ownership of compliance, benefits, and employee relations.
Experience in high-growth, technical, or industrial environments (manufacturing, robotics, defense, or advanced engineering preferred).
Strong understanding of employment law, HR documentation, and workforce compliance.
Familiarity with ITAR/EAR or other defense industry requirements a plus.
Proven ability to recruit and scale teams rapidly in a competitive market.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and data-driven in execution.
Exceptional communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with HRIS and ATS systems (e.g., Rippling & Ashby).
Prior experience leading both HR and talent acquisition functions simultaneously.
SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or PHR certification.
Passion for reindustrialization and building America’s defense manufacturing backbone.
