Human Resources Director

Energetics, a Government Contractor based in Columbia, MD, with 100+ employees is seeking a Director to lead its Human Resources Department. We are a multi-discipline growing American-owned and managed company, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of a public corporation based in Virginia. Since our inception, we have provided rapid response in energy and environmental engineering, fast track scheduling, technical and professional services. Our clients include the United States government, national labs, and the private sector.

 

Education/Experience:  This position requires:

 

· 5 plus years as a Human Resources Manager.

· Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field.

· Masters Degree in Human Resources preferred, but not required.

· PHR or SPHR certificate preferred, but not required.

 

  Responsibilities:

 

· Develops and maintains a human resources system which meets the requirements of federal and state laws, and accrediting bodies.

· Advises managers of company policy regarding job responsibility for equal employment opportunities, compensation and employee benefits.

· Prepares monthly reports indicating new hires, discharges, and evaluations due dates for permanent, and probationary employees as well as customized management reports upon request.

· Analyzes wage and salary reports and data to determine competitive compensation plan.  Researches wage surveys within labor market to determine competitive wage rates.

· Prepares personnel forecast, in coordination with managers, to project employment needs.

· Plans, directs and carries out policies relating to all phases of personnel activity.

· Interviews, and works in coordination with managers to select employees to fill vacant positions.

· Plans and conducts new employee orientation and ongoing orientation programs to foster a positive attitude toward company goals.

· Investigates and follows up on work related accidents and injuries.

· Evaluates and makes recommendations on new benefits or compensation structures, as well as changes to existing plans.

· Plans and develops human resources objectives and services.

· Researches and identifies trends and needs in the industry.

· Recommends modifications to existing programs and services or create new human resources programs and/or initiatives.

· Designs and implements employment advertising and interacts with the external recruitment sources and agencies to increase applicant flow.

· Assists managers and supervisors on new hire salaries, salary adjustments, reclassifications and promotions, lateral transfers, pay programs, organizational structures, performance evaluations and others.

· Ensures classification and salary practices are consistent with company policy and applicable laws and regulations.

· Interacts with all company departments to create and revise job descriptions.

· Reports directly to the President in determining organizational structures, reporting relationships and short- and long-range staffing needs based on goals.

· Oversees performance appraisal process for staff; and remains informed of any disciplinary actions required.

· Other responsibilities will include serving as a key resource for human resources information for the company; giving advice to departments and executives regarding payroll and personnel policy and procedure issues.

· Assists in employee grievances and meets with concerned parties to discuss issues and requests. Provides information and assistance to the employees, managers, and supervisors to facilitate grievance resolution.

· Directs the maintenance and processing of confidential employee records and files.

· Directs the input of new employee information, including salary changes and payroll deductions, into the CostPoint accounting system.

· Designs, develops and maintains personnel information systems.

· Supervises a staff of two (one full-time and one part-time).


Skills/Abilities:

 

· Excellent communication, both oral and written, a must.

· Experience in developing and implementing policies and procedures.

· High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations.

· Well organized and detail oriented.

· Effective leader that can influence people at all levels of the organization.

· Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

· Knowledge of CostPoint accounting system a plus.

 

Energetics is a technical and management consulting firm headquartered in Columbia, MD, with offices also in Washington, DC, and Morgantown, WV, that specializes in a range of energy, environmental, homeland security, and global health programs, in both the public and private sectors.  Our staff of engineers, scientists, economists, policy and business analysts, environmental specialists and marketing professionals assists public and private-sector clients with the management of research, development and demonstration programs; strategic and tactical planning; engineering, economic, and environmental analysis; the development of public/private partnerships; and outreach and communications.

 

Energetics offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and ideal working conditions, as well as opportunities for educational and career development.  All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.  Energetics Incorporated is an equal opportunity employer.  PRINCIPALS ONLY!

 

Please submit your resume with a cover letter to eweber@energetics.com .  Your cover letter should include salary requirements and a detailed explanation of how your skills and background align with the needs and qualifications of the position.