Director of Human Resources & Recruiting

At StratasCorp, our mission strives to put employees first while still being recognized as a leader in the Department of Defense Information Technology sector. We believe in a continuing pursuit of customer satisfaction and operational excellence while exceling in service innovation. We are looking for employees who value corporate culture, leadership, diversity, and commitment to quality, because we are #TeamStratas.

Location

Virginia Beach, VA - Virginia Beach, VA 23450 US (Primary)
Virginia Beach, VA US

Category

Human Resources

Job Description

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.