Human Resources Director

Stellar Solutions solves the most complex aerospace systems engineering problems, from national security to human space exploration, across commercial and government sectors. Solving customer’s critical needs is what we do; ensuring our employees are in their dream jobs is who we are. A woman-owned small business founded by Celeste Ford in 1995, Stellar Solutions, Inc. has been providing high impact engineering services, end-to-end technical expertise and creative solutions to significant national and international customers for over 28 years. As a Malcom Baldrige National Quality Award winner, Stellar Solutions values learning, collaboration, and performance excellence in all we do.

Stellar Solutions is seeking a seasoned HR Director to join our team. The successful candidate will shape a growing company in the dynamic world of outer space, supporting engineering experts engaged in and across Intelligence, Defense, Civil, Commercial, and International programs. You will join a team of leaders collaborating to deliver mission success as an integral member of the team, orchestrating the moving parts involved in personnel management. You will ensure our world-class benefits package and unique compensation plan evolves with employee’s critical needs. Your excellent communications skills, both verbal and written, will set the tone for the employee experience at Stellar and be the foundation for employee relationships on this small but mighty team.

In 2030, we intend to be as diverse as the US population and you will be helping define metrics and processes to achieve this corporate level goal. You will be challenged every day to solve problems and find the Stellar solution that our employees deserve, thoughtfully apply policy to unique situations, and collaborate to set and maintain standards that are required of this global Aerospace company that is built to last.

This HR Director position is hands-on, day-to-day, and will serve to balance HR strategies and tactical plans to maintain an effective customer (employee) service focused organization. A successful candidate is collaborative, strategic and tactical, with meticulous attention to details, accountable, and high touch, i.e., accessible, available, and directly involved as the champion for the employee experience.

Experience necessary for the position includes development, implementation, interpretation, and application of policies and procedures; application of strong people skills for effective employee relations; managing and administering compensation, HRIS experience (ADP preferred), onboarding/offboarding, benefits programs, training, professional development, and performance management. The HR Director must possess excellent communication skills (verbal and written), build and maintain synergistic relationships with employees at all levels of the organization and across a diverse range of backgrounds; and the ability to systematize complex and diverse work environments/work force, effectively manage staff and strategically work with senior management to positively impact the organization.

The HR Director supervises the payroll, benefits, and administration teams across our offices in CA, CO, and VA.

Your Impact in this Role

• Management leadership and oversight of the Human Resources policies, processes, and procedures including updating maintenance of Employee Handbook, in accordance with state/federal regulations.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations including External Dept of Labor, Affirmative Action, Employment Eligibility, EEO, FMLA, COBRA, VETS, Medicare, HIPAA, ADAAA, FLSA, OSHA, Form 5500, etc.
• Provide direction on all employment matters such as investigations, conflict resolution, review and approve Personnel Actions, to include wage changes, progressive discipline, Performance Improvement Plans, and Involuntary Separations.
• Serve as primary liaison with Attorney and "C-Suite" Executive staff regarding personnel matters where legal review, litigation, or external Government agency actions are involved.
• Serve as lead liaison with benefits broker, understand industry trends, and play a key role in the annual benefits and incentive program selection and renewal process and provide the management oversight for Open Enrollment for the company.
• Provide management oversight for the maintenance of mandatory and non-mandatory training compliance for all employees.
• Reviews and approves qualified education expenses and tuition reimbursements submitted by employees.
• Provide oversight/conduct research and maintain market-based compensation plan.
• Prepares and manages the Employees Incentive Plan program.
  
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Ability to effectively collaborate and interact with individuals at all levels of the organization, including the Executive Leadership, Managers (onsite and offsite), Employees, Benefit Brokers, Insurance representatives, Labor Attorneys, and other external stakeholders, as required
• Strong functional knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws including Title VII, ADA, FMLA, Wage and Hour, EEOC.
• Proven experience supporting senior executives.
• Demonstrated ability to objectively coach employees and management through complex issues.
• Thorough understanding and hands-on application of internal and external HR principles, concepts, practices, and standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Solid Confidentiality skills for handling sensitive information.
• Adaptable to conflicting priorities, multiple projects, and time pressures.
• Prior experience evaluating, implementing, and successfully launching automated systems, such as performance management, talent management, etc.
• Experience with an HRIS, preferably ADP.
  
  
  

Required Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resource Management, or related field of study. Advanced degree a plus
• PHR/SHRM CP Certification highly preferred
• 10+ years of full life cycle experience in Human Resources Management/Leadership U.S. Federal Government contract experience, required
• 5+ years support to a geographically dispersed workforce
• 5+ years of experience directly supervising HR professional(s)
• 5+ years of experience as a HR leader / Manager working for a company conducting U.S. Government contracting in accordance wikth Federal Acquisition Regulations
  
  
  

Security Clearance and Background

• US Citizenship required
  
  
  

Location/Travel Requirements

• Primary location - Los Altos, CA; Chantilly, VA; or Denver, CO offices
• You will be required to travel occasionally to support customer and internal meetings
  
  
  

The typical pay range for this position is USD $175,000 - $225,000 per year, total package including a significant profit-sharing retirement savings plan. Individual pay is determined by many factors including work location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual performance bonus and a full benefits package.

You will join a team of leaders collaborating to deliver mission success as an integral member of the team, orchestrating the moving parts involved in personnel management. You will ensure our world-class benefits package and unique compensation plan evolves with employee’s critical needs. Your excellent communications skills, both verbal and written, will set the tone for the employee experience at Stellar and be the foundation for employee relationships on this small but mighty team.