Director, Human Resources

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

The Director, Human Resources is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing human resources policies and programs covering the following: staffing, HRIS administration, compensation, benefits, employee relations, performance management, training, safety & health, and employee rewards & recognition.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Leads the Human Resources functions and personnel for Kratos Unmanned Systems Division across several multistate locations.
• Develops and interprets human resources programs, policies, procedures, and controls; and implements change improvement where desirable.
• Ensures that employment practices are in compliance with applicable federal and state laws.
• Directs and coordinates with Kratos corporate office on staffing and recruiting activities, assuring that properly qualified employees are recruited and hired.
• Collaborates with leadership on selection, promotion, and placement of internal company personnel.
  
  
  
  • Partners with leadership regarding employee relations issues; manages investigations and initiates corrective action as needed.
  • Oversees administration of training programs and ensures that employee training is current per the division Quality Management System.
  • Develops and guides divisional wage and salary administration.
  • Manages employee performance appraisal programs.
  • Directs employee rewards and recognition programs, including utilizing vendors to support multi-tiered recognition, and coordinating HR sponsored employee engagement events.
  • Works in partnership with division Environmental Health & Safety department and production leadership to help oversee the administration of employee safety and health.
  • Works in conjunction with the corporate office to help coordinate employee benefit programs (medical, dental, 401k, etc.).
  • Directs leave of absence and workers compensation programs.
  • Prepares and works within the Human Resources Department budget.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  
  
  
  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

Direct supervision of human resources staff.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Required:

• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees within a cross-matrixed organization.
• Ability to communicate, influence, and gain commitment of senior leadership team to align to and execute on key initiatives.
  
  
  
  • Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government and company standards.
  • Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary.
  • Ability to adhere to workplace rules.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • MS Office proficient.
  
  
  
  

• Ability to lead, motivate, develop, and maintain effective working relationships with the human resources staff.
• Ability to develop human resources strategy and goals in alignment with overall company objectives.

Preferred:

N/A

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• B.S. degree in a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive human resources experience, including 5+ years in a human resources managerial role, preferably in a defense contractor or manufacturing environment.

Preferred:

• SPHR certification preferred.

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