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ITC Defense lists this Vice President of Human Resources opportunity in huntsville, Alabama. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Location
Huntsville, AL
Position
Vice President of Human Resources
Overview
ITC is seeking a Vice President of Human Resources to lead the people strategy for a defense contracting organization operating in a highly regulated, security-conscious environment. This role serves as a strategic partner to the executive leadership team, overseeing all aspects of the HR function; including talent acquisition, compensation and benefits, employee relations, workforce planning, and organizational development. The VP of HR will be the organization's primary safeguard against employment-related legal and regulatory exposure, ensuring full compliance with federal contracting requirements, as well as state and local employment laws as the company expands into new jurisdictions. The VP of HR will play a critical role in building and scaling a workforce capable of supporting classified and unclassified government programs and will serve as a key advisor on labor law, compliance risk, and workforce strategy in a mission-driven, high-stakes industry. Ultimately, the VP of HR is responsible for ensuring the organization follows through on commitments made to employees including compensation, benefits, career development, and workplace expectations.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute the organization's overall human resources strategy in alignment with business goals and government contract requirements
Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and executive leadership team on organizational design, workforce planning, corporate scaling, and talent strategy
Own the talent acquisition function, ensuring effective recruiting for cleared and specialized technical/engineering roles in a competitive labor market
Serve as the organization's principal owner of labor law compliance and HR risk management, proactively identifying, assessing, and mitigating employment-related legal and regulatory exposure across the company
Ensure compliance with federal employment regulations applicable to government contractors, including OFCCP affirmative action planning, EEO-1 reporting, DCAA labor accounting standards, DFARS workforce clauses, and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) obligations
Monitor and ensure compliance with state and local employment laws as the company expands into new states, including wage and hour, leave, paid sick leave, and other jurisdiction-specific requirements, and adapt HR policy accordingly
Oversee global mobility programs and compensation strategy for OCONUS (overseas) personnel, including relocation, allowances, and compliance with applicable host-country and U.S. tax/labor requirements
Own overall responsibility for the development, maintenance, and enforcement of HR policies and procedures across the organization
Conduct HR investigations into employee complaints, policy violations, and workplace concerns, ensuring thorough, timely, and legally sound resolution
Support audits conducted by the Department of Labor and other government agencies, serving as the primary HR point of contact and ensuring accurate, compliant documentation
Partner with the Facility Security Officer (FSO) and the security team on personnel security processes, including clearance sponsorship, periodic reinvestigations, and insider threat program support
Lead compensation and benefits strategy, ensuring competitiveness within the defense/aerospace labor market and compliance with the Services Contract Labor Standards (SCLS) and Davis-Bacon Act where applicable
Oversee employee relations, performance management, and disciplinary processes, minimizing legal and compliance risk
Manage the disability and medical accommodation process, ensuring ADA compliance and consistent administration of the interactive process across the organization
Build, lead, and mentor the HR team, including recruiting/talent acquisition, compensation/benefits, and HR operations staff
Manage HRIS systems and workforce analytics to support data-driven decision-making
Lead organizational change management initiatives related to contract wins/losses and workforce ramp-ups or reductions
Own overall responsibility for ITC's compliance and required training program, ensuring timely completion and accurate recordkeeping across the workforce
Own HR budget, vendor relationships (benefits brokers, background check providers, HRIS vendors), and cost management
Create, report on, and monitor workforce metrics, compliance status, and HR risk for executive leadership and the Board
Support and adhere to ITC's ISO 9001:2015 quality management certification, ensuring HR policies, processes, and documentation align with certification requirements
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
U.S. citizenship required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
12+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including 5+ years in a senior HR leadership role (VP, Director, or equivalent)
Prior experience in the defense, aerospace, or government contracting industry
Demonstrated knowledge of federal contractor compliance requirements (OFCCP, EEO, DFARS/FAR labor provisions)
Strong knowledge of federal and multi-state employment law, with demonstrated experience managing compliance risk
Demonstrated experience scaling HR in a growing organization, building or significantly maturing HR processes, policies, systems, and controls during a period of substantial headcount growth
Experience supporting personnel security clearance processes and working with FSOs
Proven experience building and leading HR teams and functions
Proven track record of leading through ambiguity and stress while balancing multiple high-priority initiatives simultaneously
Track record of investing in the development of junior team members, creating a culture of growth and knowledge-sharing
Experience managing HR audits or agency inquiries (e.g., DOL, EEOC, state labor agencies)
Experience with HRIS platforms (e.g., Paychex, Paylocity preferred)
Experience in a small-to-mid-size company environment, comfortable operating without a large HR support staff
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in HR, Business Administration (MBA), or Organizational Development
SPHR, SHRM-SCP, or equivalent HR certification
Active security clearance (Secret or Top Secret)
Experience with Service Contract Act (SCA)/SCLS and Davis-Bacon Act compliance
Experience with global mobility and OCONUS compensation/benefits administration
Experience with DCAA-compliant timekeeping and labor cost systems
Experience supporting ISO 9001 (or similar quality management system) audits and documentation requirements
Background in an employee-first or high-retention culture, with a track record of strengthening employee trust and engagement
Why work at ITC Defense
Employer Supplemented Health Insurance
Employer Paid Dental and Vision Insurance
Employer Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
3% Biweekly 401(k) Contribution
Paid Time Off
Tuition and Certification Reimbursement
Competitive Salaries with Performance Incentives
A positive working environment with supportive teammates and leadership
We are an organization of many diverse business opportunities, but each and every one of them centers around our people. ITC Defense Corp. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or protected veteran status. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Employment with ITC is at-will. ITC Defense welcomes resume submissions directly from individual job seekers. Unsolicited resumes from employment agencies will not be honored.
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ACCESSIBILITY- Candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and that, if requested, reasonable accommodation may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation for purposes of participating in the application/selection process with ITC. Please refer to our website for further information on all our EEO/VEVRAA policies.
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Worksite address
huntsville, AL, 35824, US
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