Department: Human Resources
Reports To: Chief of Staff
Location: Tampa, FL (HQ-based)
Position OverviewThe Senior Director, Human Resources is responsible for providing full strategic and operational leadership of the Human Resources function at Endurion, including talent acquisition, recruiting, employee relations, HR compliance, total rewards, performance management, and HR operations. This role ensures the development and execution of people programs that support a high-performing, cleared workforce aligned with the company's mission to deliver trusted, high-impact solutions for U.S. Special Operations Forces (SOF), SOCOM, DoD, and the Intelligence Community.
Reporting directly to the Chief of Staff, the Senior Director, Human Resources serves as the primary executive for all HR and recruiting operations, driving scalable infrastructure, federal contractor compliance, post-merger integration, talent strategies, and employee experience excellence. This role partners closely with executive leadership and functional leaders to implement talent, culture, and organizational initiatives in a cleared, mission-driven defense contracting environment.
Primary Responsibilities- Talent Acquisition & Recruiting Leadership
- Provide full-cycle leadership of the talent acquisition and recruiting function, including strategy development and execution, sourcing of cleared talent (Secret/TS/SCI), veteran hiring programs, and efficient onboarding processes.
- Lead workforce planning, headcount forecasting, talent pipeline development, and employer branding initiatives to meet aggressive growth and program requirements.
- Build and maintain partnerships with universities, veteran organizations, clearance-focused networks, and other sources to attract mission-aligned professionals.
- Employee Relations & Engagement
- Oversee comprehensive employee relations programs, including conflict resolution, investigations, performance counseling, disciplinary actions, and compliance with all applicable policies and laws.
- Design and implement employee engagement, recognition, well-being, feedback mechanisms (pulse surveys, town halls, stay interviews), and change management initiatives to enhance morale, retention, and organizational alignment.
- Manage internal communications, HR policy development/rollout, and foster a positive, inclusive workplace culture.
- HR Compliance & Federal Contractor Obligations
- Ensure full compliance with all federal contractor requirements (OFCCP, VEVRAA, EEO, AAP), labor laws, security clearance protocols, and other cleared workforce regulations.
- Lead preparation, submission, and maintenance of affirmative action plans, EEO-1 reports, VETS-4212 filings, and support compliance audits and reviews.
- Develop, maintain, and deliver HR policies, handbooks, and training programs to mitigate risk and promote ethical conduct.
- Total Rewards & Compensation Administration
- Administer and optimize total rewards programs, including base pay structures, variable incentives, benefits enrollment, open enrollment, retirement plans, and equity considerations.
- Lead annual compensation planning, merit review cycles, bonus/incentive administration, and market benchmarking for cleared and technical roles.
- Collaborate with Finance, Chief of Staff, and leadership to maintain competitive, compliant, and cost-effective rewards frameworks.
- Performance Management & Talent Development
- Design, implement, and oversee organization-wide performance management processes, including goal setting, reviews, feedback, calibration, and development planning.
- Support leadership development, career pathing, succession planning, and talent review processes for key and cleared roles.
- Oversee HRIS, payroll integration, employee data integrity, and related systems to drive operational efficiency.
- HR Team Leadership & Operational Excellence
- Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing HR team (recruiters, HR specialists, coordinators, benefits administrators) while instilling a service-oriented, compliant, and strategic mindset.
- Drive continuous process improvement, automation, system optimization (HRIS, ATS, payroll), and scalable HR infrastructure to support company growth and post-acquisition integration.
- Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to the Chief of Staff, executive leadership, and functional leaders on all HR, talent, and organizational matters.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)- Talent acquisition and recruiting effectiveness: time-to-fill, quality of hire, offer acceptance rate, and strength of cleared talent pipeline.
- Employee engagement, retention, and experience: survey participation/results, voluntary turnover (especially for key/cleared talent), and employee satisfaction metrics.
- Compliance excellence: zero major findings in OFCCP, EEO, VEVRAA, or other regulatory audits; timely and accurate filings.
- Performance management and development program success: cycle completion rates, feedback quality, and impact on individual/team performance.
- Total rewards program effectiveness: benefits enrollment rates, pay equity, market competitiveness, and employee satisfaction.
- Overall HR operational excellence: service delivery metrics (response time, resolution rate), process efficiency, and alignment with business objectives.
Qualifications- 12+ years of progressive HR experience, including 5+ years in senior HR leadership (Sr. Director/VP level) with full ownership of HR and recruiting functions in defense, government contracting, or cleared environments.
- Demonstrated success in scaling HR operations, delivering high-volume cleared talent acquisition, leading post-merger integration, and achieving regulatory compliance in federal contractor settings.
- Deep expertise in federal contractor requirements (OFCCP, VEVRAA, EEO, AAP), total rewards, performance management, employee relations, and cleared workforce management.
- Strong operational and strategic HR knowledge (HRIS/ATS systems, payroll, benefits administration) with proven change management and process optimization experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required; advanced degree (MSHRM, MBA) or professional certifications (SHRM-SCP, SPHR, PHR) strongly preferred.
- Active DoD Secret clearance required; TS/SCI strongly preferred.
Leadership Competencies- Strategic HR Leadership: Provides comprehensive operational and strategic direction for the full HR and recruiting function, delivering scalable, compliant, and impactful people programs.
- Compliance & Risk Management: Ensures rigorous adherence to all federal contractor, labor, and security-related regulations while proactively mitigating organizational risks.
- Talent & Recruiting Excellence: Drives effective attraction, development, and retention of mission-critical cleared talent to support business growth objectives.
- Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Partnership: Builds trusted relationships with the Chief of Staff, executive team, and leaders to align HR initiatives with strategic business priorities.
- Mission Commitment: Embodies Endurion's ethos of service, integrity, and excellence in support of SOF and national security missions.
