Director of Human Resources

Location: Huntsville, Alabama ; Dallas, Texas ; Alexandria, Virginia ; Columbia, Maryland

Reports To: COO

Requirements: Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance; U.S. Citizenship required. 

Parry Labs is looking for an experienced Director of Human Resources to build and lead all “people” operations for the company, including but not limited to; recruiting, training and development, compensation analysis, benefits, organizational planning and culture. The ideal candidate has significant experience wearing multiple hats and requires an experienced HR professional who is ready to be a part of a team and take on the exciting challenge of building our brand and culture. The candidate must have a working knowledge of human resource principles and be an assertive, self-starter that can build a successful, supportive HR program from scratch. The candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced start-up environment with varying demands on their time. The Director of Human Resources will contribute to the ongoing development and transformation of the office environment, and as a team player will be a key contributor to a positive workplace culture.

Core Responsibilities:

• Develops and administers policies and programs covering several areas of Human Resources such as recruitment, wage and salary administration, training, employee relations, benefits and equal employment opportunity (EEO)/affirmative action programs.
• Prepares recommendations to upper management concerning human resources issues and concerns.
• Develop company wide performance management programs providing constructive and candid feedback interloping with competency development and goal setting.
• Establish a scheme for consistent salary & position levels along with career-oriented professional development.
• Prepare future HR planning through efficient and thoughtful staff resourcing maintain the pace of growth through data driven decisions.
• Ensures assigned group programs, practices and policies comply with applicable laws, regulations and Parry Labs company policies.
• Recruits, interviews, tests and selects employees to fill vacant policies.
  • Creates drafts of job descriptions for new positions.
  • Prepares resume acknowledgement and interview follow up correspondence to candidates.
  • Coordinates the development of offer packages.
• Conducts new employee orientation and exit interviews as needed.
• Maintains I-9’s and all E-Verify requirements
• Be a driving force for long term HR planning by working directly with senior leadership to understand business goals and partner with department leads to meet organizational objectives.
• Be the primary focus behind Parry Lab’s culture and develop creative solutions to amplify employee engagement and internalization of Parry Labs culture.
• Champion Parry Labs culture while orchestrating a framework that incentivizes team first attitudes, cross-department collaboration, and work a work-hard-play-hard mentality.
• Supports all company events
  • Creating, planning and organization of various sized events for employees as well as customers/vendors.
• Manage the delivery, including set-up of trainings and support of the company’s learning & development goals.
• Advise the relevant area of human resource of any employee concerns, issues or complaints and where required, support the delivery of a solution.
• Assists in response to proposals regarding staffing hours.
• Develops and maintains a practical knowledge of compliance agency procedures to include charge responses.
• Oversees the analysis, maintenance, and communication of records required by law or local government bodies, or other departments in the organization.
• Investigates in matters of employee relation's issues to include Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) issues.
• Manages daily activities to ensure compliance with the company's policies and procedures.
• Manages efficient utilization of human resources assignment, performance, morale, and overall welfare.
• Serves as management representative when called upon.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Knowledge of human resource laws and concerning federal and state regulations
• Working knowledge of company’s policies and procedures
• Attention to detail, accuracy and quality driven
• Decision making skills
• Resourceful and process driven
• Creative problem solver
• Extremely organized
• Able to multi-task, prioritize, work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to communicate data clearly
• Excellent data entry skills
• Great interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential
• Ability to take direction and work independently to task completion.

Professional Experience Requirements:

• 5 year(s) of related work experience

• Proficient with Microsoft office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc)
• PHR/SPHR certification preferred

Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in an associated discipline.

• PHR/SPHR certification preferred

Requirements:

Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance; U.S. Citizenship required. 

Life at Parry Labs

Company Activities: Here at Parry Labs, we take our work environment serious. We have established a Culture Committee to bring the best activities and work collaboration together to engage a diversified team. 

Health & Fitness: We offer Medical, Dental & Vision coverage; Wellness Resources; Life Insurance. 

Employee Incentives: 401K; Educational Assistance; Casual work environment; Flex Schedule; Generous PTO; Work-life balance; Upward Mobility; Relocation 

*The description provided above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Duties, responsibilities, and requirements may change over time and according to business need.

 **Candidates must have the ability to obtain a US Government security clearance and will be subject to a US security background investigation. An active security clearance is preferred. Parry Labs is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.