Job Family:

Travel Required:

Clearance Required:

What You Will Do:

• Serve as the lead Human Resource Policy Specialist supporting the development, review, interpretation, and implementation of HR policies, procedures, and guidance.
• Lead the analysis of existing human capital processes and identify opportunities for standardization, consistency, and process improvement across organizational HR operations.
• Partner with HR leadership and stakeholders to assess policy impacts, resolve policy questions, and support enterprise-wide HR initiatives.
• Provide direction to a team to research federal HR laws, regulations, directives, and best practices to ensure policy recommendations are compliant, practical, and aligned with organizational goals.
• Prepare clear written policy documents, reference materials, and recommendations for leadership review and approval.
• Support communication and rollout of new or revised policies, including coordination with HR offices and other stakeholders as needed.
• Monitor policy implementation and help evaluate effectiveness, identifying areas for improvement and process optimization.
• Oversee and guide 2-3 staff supporting HR policy and process workstream activities, providing direction, quality review, and day-to-day coordination as needed.

What You Will Need:

• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST".
• Based on our contractual obligations, candidate must be located within the United States and US Citizen.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university AND Five (5+) plus years' experience working in human resources, policy analysis, or a related human capital associated role with responsibility for interpreting and applying HR policies, regulations, or procedures.
• Experience supporting federal human resources programs, especially within a large, multi-organization environment.
• Experience managing multiple priorities and delivering high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess complex issues and recommend effective solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop professional policy documents and present information clearly.
• Ability to collaborate across teams and work with multiple stakeholders to support consistent and standardized HR practices.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy in policy and procedural work.
• Skills in process improvement and supporting continuous improvement efforts.
• Experience leading, mentoring, or overseeing junior staff or workstream contributors.
• Ability to travel.
• Ability to work in a Guidehouse Office or Client Office location.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Master's degree.
• Knowledge of federal HR operations, shared service models, or enterprise HR standardization efforts.
• Experience with HR policy modernization, workflow analysis, or business process improvement initiatives.
• Familiarity with staffing, personnel action processing, labor and employee relations, executive resources, or benefits administration.
• Experience working with stakeholders to drive consistency, efficiency, and enterprise-level reporting or visibility.
• Previous experience managing a small team or coordinating the work of junior analysts in a policy or process improvement environment.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Basic Life & Supplemental Life

• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Student Loan PayDown

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

• Skills Development & Certifications

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

• Mobility Stipend