Director of Human Resources & Recruiting

Corporate Director of Human Resources & Recruiting [Remote/Preferred Hybrid]

Location: Virginia Beach, VA (Corporate Headquarters)

Company: StratasCorp Technologies – DoD Contractor with Domestic & OCONUS Employees

StratasCorp Technologies, a rapidly growing mid‑sized government contractor supporting the Department of Defense, is seeking an experienced

Director of Human Resources & Recruiting to lead and mature the company’s HR and Recruiting function. With a workforce of approximately 280 employees across multiple U.S. states and several OCONUS locations, this role requires a seasoned HR leader who is equally comfortable setting strategy and rolling up their sleeves to execute day-to-day operations.

The Director of HR & Recruiting will oversee a small team (2–3 HR professionals) and serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership. This individual must be a proactive, solutions‑oriented professional with deep experience in government contracting, compliance, employee relations, and full‑spectrum HR and Recruiting operations. The ideal candidate brings both the judgment of a senior leader and the agility of a hands‑on practitioner.

Primary Responsibilities

HR Operations & Compliance

• Lead 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.
• Oversee HR audits, internal controls, and documentation required for government contracts and security‑sensitive environments.
• Demonstrated experience developing, managing, and forecasting comprehensive HR budgets, including compensation, benefits, talent acquisition, HR technology, training, and compliance spend.

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

• Oversee the applicant tracking system (Deltek Talent Management) and ensure compliance with OFCCP and government‑contracting hiring requirements.
• Support recruiting strategy, job classification, compensation benchmarking, and offer development.
• Administer and track all mandatory government‑required training for contract compliance.

Strategic Leadership

• Advise executive leadership 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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 12+ years of progressive HR experience , including at least 5+ years in a senior HR leadership role supporting a small‑to‑mid‑sized organization.
• 7+ years of experience working for a government contractor , with strong knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and contract‑specific HR compliance.
• 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.
• Ability to travel to HQ [Virginia Beach, VA and/or other sites] every other month.

Preferred Qualifications

• SPHR or PHR certification (SPHR strongly preferred).
• Experience with Deltek Talent Management and/or Deltek Costpoint.
• Experience with selection and implementation of HRIS systems.
• Prior leadership of a small HR team, including coaching and developing HR staff.
• 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.
• Background in organizational development, change management, or leadership training programs.
• Preferred Eastern or Central Time Zone.

StratasCorp provides a complete compensation package with competitive wages and benefits that include medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA & HSA accounts, disability and other income protection benefits, life insurance, paid personal time-off benefits, paid holidays, and a 401(k) Saving Plan with a company matching contribution.

StratasCorp is committed to equal opportunity in employment. We actively seek to build an inclusive environment and a diverse and talented workforce, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

We use E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.