Head of Recruiting & HR

The Human Resources Director at Kilgore Flares is responsible for designing and implementing comprehensive human resources programs, policies, and initiatives. As an integral member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Human Resources Director serves as the primary contact for HR matters and oversees workforce planning, employee communications, organizational culture, professional development, employee relations, performance management, mentoring and coaching, organizational development, compensation, benefits, and adherence to government regulations. This position demands a collaborative business partner who excels at building consensus and promoting commitment to shared goals. Acting as a strategic advisor to the President and Senior Leadership Team, the Human Resources Director is charged with developing and executing HR strategies that support business, employee, and corporate objectives. Through effective alignment of employees, this leader will drive increased organizational efficiency, effectiveness, and profitability while managing costs and supporting overall financial performance.

Kilgore Flares, LLC (KFL) is a world leader in the design, development and manufacture of advanced expendable countermeasures and countermeasures suites and serves as an IR decoy flare supplier for some of the world's most sophisticated and advanced airborne platforms. Kilgore Flares was the first expendable IR decoy flare manufacturer to introduce full automation to the decoy manufacturing process, bringing a new level of safety and quality to the market. Serves as a role model, fostering positive relationships with staff and cultivating an environment of mutual respect and trust that supports employee engagement and retention

Promotes a culture of compliance and integrity throughout the organization, helping to minimize risk and maintain high ethical standards that support the company’s reputation and regulatory standing

Partners with the CHGi Chief People Officer to develop and implement corporate HR solutions and programs, ensuring alignment with both local and group-wide objectives

Manages the effective and efficient administration of the talent management process, enabling managers to provide constructive and ongoing feedback and coaching, and facilitating succession planning processes that drive leadership development and talent continuity

Directs the design, implementation, and communication of HR and business initiatives, ensuring these programs are clearly understood and adopted across departments

Acts as a key resource in resolving elevated issues and questions, providing timely guidance that helps maintain a positive work environment and minimizes disruptions to productivity

Supports the recruitment process by ensuring job descriptions are accurate and compliant, and collaborates with teams quarterly to maintain consistency and alignment across the business

Works closely with managers and employees to resolve employee relations issues, guiding to optimal decisions, preparing corrective actions

Oversees the development and facilitation of leader and employee training programs, ensuring skill development and knowledge transfer that enhances individual performance and contributes to organizational success

Oversees the administration of FMLA and Workers’ Compensation programs, as well as payroll and benefits, to guarantee compliance, efficiency, and employee satisfaction

Analyzes data such as turnover rates, headcount, exit interviews, and market trends, making actionable recommendations that improve retention, optimize staffing, and enhance overall organizational performance

Ensures regulatory and government compliance within HR scope, proactively identifying and addressing gaps to minimize potential legal risks and support business continuity

Develop and drive talent management strategies to ensure effective staffing alignment with the needs of the business

Maintains a clear understanding of business strategy and priorities, actively participating in strategic direction sessions to ensure HR initiatives are aligned and responsive to organizational objectives

Directs the creation and administration of the company’s compensation structure and associated programs, supporting competitive pay practices that attract and retain top talent

Regularly collaborates with senior leadership through monthly strategy meetings to align staffing, recruiting, engagement, and retention initiatives with company goals, ensuring HR actions are measurable and support business growth

Comply with government and corporate laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures

To maintain the role’s effectiveness and relevance, periodically reviews and updates responsibilities to reflect changing business needs and HR best practices, ensuring continuous improvement and organizational agility

Special projects and other duties as assigned

Manages all levels of HR/Administrative employees, exempt and non-exempt

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Human Resources, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience required

HR Certification (SPHR) preferred, ability to obtain in first year of employment required

Minimum 15 years of relevant Human Resources experience. Experience must include hands‑on strategic and tactical responsibility for the delivery of full‑scope human resources activities

Experience collaborating with extended HR teams preferred

Strong HR background with the ability to effectively balance both strategic planning and daily execution

Government Security Clearance commensurate with the level of facility clearance

Must be eligible to possess explosives under the Safe Explosives Act of 2003 (as amended) as required by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) for all employees of Kilgore Flares

Skilled in MS Office and HRIS programs

Strong enthusiasm for creative thinking and innovation, and inspiring others to take action

Well-versed in relevant laws, regulations, and management concepts, including developing policies and procedures

Exceptional ability in active listening, critical thinking, sound judgment, decision-making, complex problem solving, and effective time management

Dedicated to providing excellent customer service

Excels at tackling complex problems with creative strategies

Capable of managing several tasks independently with minimal guidance

Use of computer. Some domestic and international travel required.

It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

KFL EEO Policy Statement is available here: KFL EEO Policy Statement

Kilgore Flares Company LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to View email address on click.appcast.io.