Sr. Human Resources Manager
Company Overview:
Work Where it Matters
Akima is not just another global enterprise and federal contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.
At Akima, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.
For our shareholders, Akima provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.
For our government customers, Akima delivers agile solutions in the core areas of facilities, maintenance, and repair; information technology; logistics; protective services; systems engineering; mission support; furniture, fixtures & equipment (FF&E); and construction.
As an Akima employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.
Description:
Akima is looking for a Sr. HR Manager to join our outstanding team of professionals, apply today!
This position will serve as a business partner to both the senior leaders and management teams for all HR activities related to the Facilities Solution Group. This position will report to the HR Director and will lead a team of HR professionals and collaborate with Shared Services departments to deliver solutions that address assigned companies’ needs.The Sr. HR Manager will work closely with the broader HR team on spearheading and executing a variety of HR projects and initiatives, as required. They will provide leadership and oversight to 3-5 contract-level HR team members. Additional duties may be assigned, and functions may be modified, according to business necessity.
All assigned duties or tasks are deemed to be part of the essential functions, unless such duties or tasks are unrelated to the functions listed, in which case they are deemed to be other (non-essential) functions.
Responsibilities:
- Provide expertise and hands-on support in multiple HR areas including onboarding, contract phase-ins/phase-outs, employee retention, labor relations, employee relations, management coaching, performance management, compliance, and change management
- Leads and take ownership of initiatives. Set clear expectations and priorities for your team.
- Be a change agent and positively support and promote process improvement and other initiatives.
- Work closely with senior leaders and managers to provide expertise and hands-on support in areas such as workforce planning, onboarding, phase-ins/phase-outs, employee retention, employee relations, management coaching, performance management, terminations, and change management.
- Manages, recommends, and implements remedies to employee relations issues working closely with the Director, human resources, legal and labor relations.
- Responds to employee and customer questions and concerns regarding the understanding and application of company policies and procedures.
- Partner with Operations and Labor Relations in the administration of the collective bargaining agreements. Support CBA negotiations, propose desired contract modifications, and assist with grievance resolutions and labor-management disputes.
- Provide active leadership in support of recruiting and onboarding activities including working with HR Administrator to ensure new hires complete all required onboarding activities and successfully integrate into the workforce
- Facilitates onboarding/orientation and employee training programs, as needed.
- Works collaboratively with shared service department teams (compensation, benefits, HRIS, recruiting, payroll, compliance, HR operations, talent development, legal, and labor relations) to address project and/or employees' needs.
- All other duties as assigned.
- Occasional travel may be required (up to 25%, sometimes on short notice).
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Sociology/Psychology, Organizational Effectiveness, Business Administration, or related area.
- Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive HR experience as HR Business Partner or HR Manager in the government contracting industry.
- Comprehensive knowledge of labor laws, to include both federal and state regulations.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, including presentations; ability to speak confidently and effectively to varied audiences; proven professional writing ability, strong editing skills.
- Demonstrated experience in providing HR support for diverse employee populations of at least 750+ employees
- This Hybrid position requires that you live within commuting distance from Herndon, VA.
Desired Qualifications:
- Professional Certification (PHR, SPHR, GPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP)
- Experience with Deltek Costpoint, Cognos, and iCims preferred
- Minimum of 2 years supporting a unionized environment; in-depth knowledge and understanding of labor relations and collective-bargaining agreement administration
Job ID: 2024-13970
Work Type: Hybrid