Senior Human Resources Generalist

Role Description

StratasCorp Technologies, a rapidly growing mid-sized government contractor supporting the Department of Defense, is seeking an experienced Sr. Human Resources Generalist to support the company’s HR function. This role requires a seasoned HR professional who is equally comfortable executing strategy and rolling up their sleeves to execute day-to-day operations.

This individual must be a proactive, solutions-oriented professional with experience in government contracting, compliance, employee relations, and full-spectrum HR operations.

Primary Responsibilities

• HR Operations & Compliance
  • Support all HR functions including onboarding, offboarding, compensation administration, HRIS management, and personnel recordkeeping for domestic and OCONUS employees.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and international employment laws, including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEO, and country-specific labor requirements.
  • Maintain and enforce HR policies, SOPs, and employee handbook updates; ensure alignment with FAR, DFARS, and contract-specific HR requirements.
  • Conduct HR audits, internal controls, and documentation required for government contracts and security-sensitive environments.
• Benefits, Compensation & Payroll
  • Manage all employee domestic and global benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA/HSA, and voluntary benefits.
  • Lead annual benefits renewal, broker relationships, plan design evaluation, and cost-containment strategies.
  • Administer Workers Compensation, Longshore & Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA), and Defense Base Act (DBA) programs; coordinate annual audits and claims management.
  • Serve as the primary administrator for the company’s 401(k) plan, including oversight of the annual 5500 audit and vendor relationships.
  • Partner with Finance to support biweekly payroll processing; manage wage garnishments, court-ordered withholdings, and payroll compliance.
• Employee Relations & Performance Management
  • Serve as the senior point of contact for all employee relations matters, including investigations, corrective actions, conflict resolution, and coaching.
  • Oversee the performance management process, including goal setting, evaluations, and leadership development initiatives.
  • Provide guidance to managers on employee engagement, retention strategies, and workforce planning.
• Talent Acquisition & Workforce Development
  • Support recruiting strategy, job classification, compensation benchmarking, and offer development.
  • Administer and track all mandatory government-required training for contract compliance.
• Strategic Support
  • Advise the Director, HR on organizational design, culture, succession planning, and HR best practices.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and HR modernization.
  • Lead HR initiatives that support company growth, contract expansion, and workforce readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 10-12 years of progressive HR experience, including supporting a small-to-mid-sized organization.
• 3-5 years of experience working for a government contractor, with strong knowledge of FAR, DFARS, SCA, and contract-specific HR compliance.
• Experience with Deltek Talent Management and/or Deltek Costpoint.
• Demonstrated experience managing HR operations for a distributed workforce, including OCONUS employment and country-specific labor considerations.
• 5+ years of direct experience managing employee benefit programs, including 401(k) administration and Workers Compensation/DBA/LHWCA programs.
• Proven experience conducting employee relations investigations, managing performance issues, and advising senior leadership.
• Strong proficiency with HRIS systems, Microsoft Word, Excel, and data reporting.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and partner at all levels.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• SHRM SCP/PC, HRCI SPHR or PHR certification (SPHR strongly preferred).
• Experience with selection and implementation of HRIS systems.
• Experience supporting employees in secure or classified environments.
• Knowledge of international employment practices, particularly in regions where DoD contractors commonly operate.
• Experience developing HR metrics, dashboards, and data-driven decision-making tools.
• Experience with payroll platforms such as Paychex or isolved.
• Background in organizational development, change management, or leadership training programs.

Salary Information

The anticipated salary range for this role is $115,000 to $135,000 annually. The final starting salary will be determined based on a variety of job-related factors, including the selected candidate's qualifications, skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and work location (where applicable), as well as internal equity and market considerations.