This Position is Contingent Upon Award of Contract

POSITION SUMMARY

In anticipation of a Business Development Task Order, Amentum is seeking a qualified candidate to serve as a HR Generalist to support the Diplomacy & International Development Business Line. In addition to all the necessary qualifications of a HR Generalist professional, the selected candidate must be comfortable working in a dynamic and high-energy environment. Provide Human Resource generalist support at assigned location or provides specialized in-depth support in one or more of the following areas; employment/EEO, training, compensation, benefits, or Human Resource Information Systems.

This position will be considered fully remote but must be able to accommodate the Eastern US time zone and work within the United States.

An HR role within a joint venture focuses on managing all aspects of human resources for the partnership, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, and policy development, while navigating the unique complexities of working with multiple parent companies and ensuring compliance with both organizations' HR practices and legal requirements; this often involves building strong relationships with key stakeholders from each partner company to facilitate smooth collaboration and alignment across the joint venture entity.

Key responsibilities may include:

• Strategic HR Partnership:

Collaborate with joint venture leadership to develop and execute HR strategies aligned with the overall business goals, considering the unique needs of each partner company.

• Talent Acquisition:

Lead the recruitment process for the joint venture, ensuring a diverse pool of candidates is considered while adhering to partner company hiring guidelines and policies.

• Onboarding and Integration:

Design and implement comprehensive onboarding programs to effectively integrate new employees from both partner companies into the joint venture culture and operations.

• Performance Management:

Develop and manage a performance management system that aligns with the joint venture's objectives and takes into account performance expectations from each partner company.

• Employee Relations:

Address employee concerns, manage conflict resolution, and ensure consistent application of HR policies while navigating potential cultural differences between partner organizations.

• Compliance Management:

Ensure adherence to all applicable employment laws and regulations in relevant jurisdictions, considering potential differences between partner companies' locations.

• Policy Development:

Collaborate with stakeholders from both partner companies to develop and implement joint venture specific HR policies and procedures, ensuring fairness and consistency.

• Cross-Cultural Training:

Facilitate training programs to promote understanding and collaboration between employees from different partner companies, addressing cultural nuances and communication styles.

• Communication and Stakeholder Management:

Foster open communication channels with key stakeholders from both partner companies, providing regular updates on HR initiatives and addressing any concerns.

Required Skills and Qualifications :

• Proven experience in Human Resources with a strong understanding of employment laws and best practices

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively navigate complex stakeholder relationships

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional environment

• Strong analytical skills to assess workforce needs and identify areas for improvement

• Experience managing HR functions in a multinational or joint venture setting is highly beneficial

• Understanding of cultural differences and ability to adapt to diverse working styles.

DUTIES:

• Interview applicants for all vacancies including managerial positions.

• Develop staffing plans in conjunction with management.

• Prepare affirmative action and EEO reports.

• Develop strategy in response to both internal and external EEO complaints.

• Act as an advisor and recommend solutions.

• Develop training programs, individually and on teams.

• Design training activities, write and design training media and evaluation instruments.

• Deliver training programs, individually and in teams including presentation, facilitation, and coaching.

• Evaluate training processes (internal and external).

• Design training programs in response to internal requests on identified subject matter.

• Prepare analyses on an annual basis, or as needed, to determine the competitiveness of the Company's compensation levels.

• Prepare position descriptions. Review industry standards and applicability to internal positions.

• Conduct job evaluations and coordinate approval process.

• Monitor performance management system for compliance with Company policy and prepare reports to identify rating distributions.

• Recommend adjustments to the compensation system (i.e., salary range adjustments, incentive programs, etc.)

• Counsel employees on benefit plan options and employee eligibility.

• Assist in the preparation of benefit plan communication.

• Maintain benefit records.

• Administer more complex benefit plans: e.g., pension plan, retiree health benefits and COBRA.

• Act as the internal expert on all given benefit programs.

• Process personnel actions into the HRIS System.

• Assist in HRIS design and system development and enhancements.

• Prepare and/or supervise preparation of complex statistical reports and summaries.

• May act as the lead with all system modifications and/or enhancements.

• May act as corporate liaison to disseminate/reconcile/prepare information such as: prescription cards, COBRA reports, insurance coverage approvals, choice flex reports, and insurance reports.

• Monitor specific company programs such as benefits, Employee Assistance Programs, etc.

• Perform other duties and special projects as required.

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Acceptable Experience Level:

• Must have at least seven years (7) of professional experience in an associated field. USAID, Global Health, Dept. of State experience or related work required, and Join Venture experience is required.

• Prior experience using Applicant Tracking Systems, HRIS, and MS Office required.

• Working knowledge of word-processing and integrated software applications; organizational skills and ability to perform detail-oriented work are required.

• Ability and willingness to travel to austere environments as and when needed (approximately 10%) is required.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Human Resources and at least 7 years of job-related experience or equivalent.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Well-developed communication skills with ability to interface with multiple levels of operations personnel and administrative staff is required.

• Organization, time management and strong interpersonal and cross-cultural skills required.

• Negotiation skills with staff from Management, Operations is required, along with flexibility to work across time zones.

Language Skills: Proficiency in written and oral English language.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• SHRM or PHR Certification.

• Experience using Workday and Costpoint preferred.

This position is contingent upon award of contract.

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