People Operations Manager

SciTec

$157K — $194K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field
  • 10+ years in HR, People Operations, or Employee Relations, with 2 years in a federal contractor environment
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship building skills
  • Tech-savvy, with data analysis and system learning abilities
  • Self-starter with initiative and problem-solving skills
  • Confidentiality management of sensitive information
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

  • Lead day-to-day HR operations and partner with leadership
  • Design and implement training programs
  • Identify and address skill gaps organization-wide
  • Coordinate recruiting efforts to align with organizational needs
  • Serve as a resource for performance management and employee relations
  • Guide managers on documentation and resolution strategies
  • Analyze metrics to support workforce planning and align HR with business goals
  • Drive development of HR policies and employee engagement initiatives

Benefits

  • 4% Safe Harbor 401(k) match
  • 100% company paid HSA Medical insurance
  • 80% company paid Dental insurance
  • 100% company paid Vision insurance
  • 100% company paid Life insurance
  • 100% company paid Long-term Disability insurance
  • Discretionary Performance Bonus
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Generous Paid Time Off including Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Pay
  • Flexible Work Hours
Full Job Description
SciTec has an immediate opening for a People Operations Manager to support our people, culture, and mission as we continue to grow.

Responsibilities:

The People Operations Manager will lead day-to-day Human Resources operations and partner closely with leadership to bridge the gap between HR, recruiting, and day-to-day operations to drive employee development, support hiring initiatives, and provide supervisors and managers with guidance on employee relations and performance management
• Design, implement, and maintain training programs in the field of management, science and engineering, and software
• Partner with managers and leadership to identify and address skill gaps across the organization
• Lead and coordinate efforts across HR, recruiting, and hiring managers to align recruiting priorities with contract and organizational needs
• Serve as an onsite resource for managers and employees on performance management, employee relations, and workplace concerns
• Guide supervisors on documentation, coaching, and resolution strategies
• Oversee investigations, corrective actions, and policy interpretations
• Track and analyze metrics (e.g., retention, training, promotions, internal mobility) to support workforce planning and align people operations with the growth strategy, objectives, and goals
• Support initiatives to strengthen employee engagement, retention, and communication
• Partner with company leadership to develop scalable HR programs and processes to support organizational growth
• Drive the development and evolution of HR policies, procedures, and strategies
• Support refinement of best practices in performance management, leadership development, and employee engagement

Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in HR, People Operations, or Employee Relations with at least 2 years supporting a federal contractor environment
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship building skills
• Tech-savvy with an ability to quickly learn new systems and analyze and interpret data
• Self-starter with the ability to self-teach, take initiative and find answers on their own
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Ability to handle high volume and varied workload while maintaining attention to detail
• Ability to handle and maintain the confidentiality of highly confidential information appropriately
• Ability to balance compliance requirements with practical business and people needs
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office products (especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
• U.S. Citizen

Candidates who have one or more of the following qualifications will be preferred
• Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field
• Experience supporting multi-site or distributed teams
• SHRM-CP, PHR, or related certification
• Experience supporting teams in engineering, intelligence, or defense technology programs
• Active DoD Secret or higher security clearance

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Benefits

94SciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including:
  • 4% Safe Harbor 401(k) match
  • 100% company paid HSA Medical insurance, with a choice of 2 buy-up options
  • 80% company paid Dental insurance
  • 100% company paid Vision insurance
  • 100% company paid Life insurance
  • 100% company paid Long-term Disability insurance
  • 100% company paid Hospital Indemnity insurance
  • Voluntary Accident and Critical Illness insurance
  • Short-term Disability insurance
  • Discretionary Performance Bonus
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Generous Paid Time Off, including Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Pay
  • Flexible Work Hours

The pay range for this position is $157,000 - $194,000 / year. SciTec considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. This is not a guarantee of compensation.

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