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HR Director

Parsons Corporation
Chantilly, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/1/2026
In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!

At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic and highly capable HR Director to provide support to the Federal Solutions segment. This role serves as a strategic HR advisor to senior, mission focused business leaders and involves managing complex HR issues. It is perfect for a hands-on HR leader who is ready to drive impactful HR solutions aligned with business strategies.

The HR Director will lead a small team of HR business partners and reports to the Federal Solutions Senior Vice President of Human Resources. The successful candidate will be based in the Washington, D.C. region. While an office will not be assigned, this role requires occasional visits to local sites and some travel as needed.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Aligns HR initiatives at the with the strategic goals of the business unit or functional area.
  • Advises on complex HR-related matters including leadership coaching, workforce development, compensation matters, and change management.
  • Analyzes HR data to drive sector level initiatives and needs to enhance HR effectiveness.
  • Develops, promotes, and implements human resources initiatives aligned with the overarching HR strategy.
  • Identifies and/or leads project efforts within and across the corporation that drive continuous improvement.
  • Resolves employee relations issues and other complex challenges in partnership with team and stakeholders.
  • Partners effectively with COE (Center of Excellence) peers to execute HR initiatives, address opportunities to improve, or enhance the execution of HR initiatives.
  • Leads, mentors, and develops members of the HR team.
  • Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture.
  • Influences and shares best practices within and across the business units.


What Required Skills You'll Bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related field
  • 12 years related work experience, including 2 years in a leadership role
  • Experience in government contracting
  • Proven ability to manage a diverse group of human resource professionals
  • Ability to provide direction and resolve complex challenges
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Ability to work at all levels of the organization
  • Ability to inspire trust, confidence, and consensus among diverse teams or stakeholders
  • Strong business acumen and critical thinking skills
  • Action and results-oriented


What Desired Skills You'll Bring

  • Capture & Proposal experience
  • International acumen and experience
  • Security Clearance
  • Proficiency in Workday
  • Professional certification (PHR or SPHR) or a Master’s degree


Security Clearance Requirement

None

This position is part of our Corporate team.

For over 80 years, Parsons Corporation, has shaped the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. Our employees work in a close-knit team environment to find new, innovative ways to deliver smart solutions that are used and valued by customers around the world. By combining unique technologies with deep domain expertise across cybersecurity, missile defense, space, connected infrastructure, transportation, smart cities, and more, we're providing tomorrow's solutions today.

Salary Range: $134,100.00 - $241,400.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.

Salary : $134,100 - $241,400

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