VP, Human Resources

Schechter Reed is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client, an established government services contractor that holds a Top Secret facility clearance and supports U.S. national security and intelligence customers. The company provides security and mission support services, including access control and force protection, security program management, protective security, intelligence analysis, risk management, and training. Founded by veterans of the military and intelligence communities, it has grown steadily over more than 15 years and has built a strong pipeline of work. In recent years it has also expanded into critical infrastructure, supporting facilities such as data centers where customers require cleared personnel. From the start, leadership has held that a well-supported cleared workforce delivers the best results for customers, and that people-first approach remains central to the company’s culture today. Must-haves 15+ years of progressive HR experience, including 5+ years in senior HR leadership managing and developing HR teams Experience in government contracting, defense, security services, or another regulated, contract-driven industry Experience supporting a security-cleared workforce; must be clearable Track record building, transforming, or significantly scaling an HR function, including its structure, processes, systems, and capabilities Broad HR leadership across employee relations, HR operations, total rewards, talent acquisition, talent management, and organizational development Experience with workforce planning, HR metrics, and budget management Strong employment law and compliance knowledge, including multi-state or operationally complex environments Ability to lead both HR and Recruiting, build the recruiting team, and balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution Build an integrated, scalable Human Capital function for a growing government services contractor Shift HR from a primarily operational function toward strategic business partnership Modernize HR systems and processes through technology, automation, and data Lead organizational design, change, and workforce planning Support growth through acquisitions; M&A experience is a stated ideal profile Maintain the company’s emphasis on treating its cleared workforce well Build out and lead the Recruiting team; reduce reliance on external recruiters Nice-to-haves and target profile Master’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field SPHR or SHRM-SCP certification Experience leading HR transformation in a rapidly growing or geographically dispersed organization "Number two" HR leader in a larger company, ready to lead the function Location and context Hybrid; based in Herndon, Virginia The office may include employees returning from deployment Company has approximately 650 W-2 employees and 200 1099 contractors; growth is expected #J-18808-Ljbffr