Human Resource Manager

Work Where it Matters

LDRM, a joint venture comprised of Lockwood Hills Federal, an Akima company, and DTSV, is not just another technical support contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At LDRM, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, LDRM provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, LDRM provides technical, operational, and administrative support services to federal agencies, including Department of State and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

As an LDRM employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

The HR Manager will serve as a business partner to senior Operations leadership and local management teams for a large government contract. He/she will provide consultative services on a wide range of Human Resources-related matters with the goal of aligning HR’s best practices to business goals. The HR Manager will collaborate with Shared Services departments to deliver effective solutions addressing the clients’ needs. He/she will report to the Senior HR Manager and work closely with the broader HR Operations group on spearheading and executing a variety of HR projects and initiatives, as required.

• Partner with management/leadership team to strategically plan, organize, direct, implement, evaluate, and manage the projects’ HR needs.
• Engage with Shared Services departments (Compensation, Benefits, HRIS, Recruiting, Payroll, Compliance, HR Operations, Legal, and Labor Relations) to execute strategic and tactical operations.
• Respond to employee questions and concerns regarding company policies and procedures.
• Lead new hire orientation to ensure onboarding process is complete and in compliance with company guidelines. Make recommendations and implement changes to the onboarding process as needed to ensure compliance with policy changes, law changes, etc.
• Provide performance management guidance to managers for coaching, counseling, career development, and disciplinary actions. Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, increase employee engagement, and productivity.
• Conduct thorough and objective employee relations investigations, assess risk, and determine appropriate courses of action while working closely with Sr. HR Manager.
• Work with management on adverse employment actions and manage the review of all termination requests to ensure compliance with due process, proper supporting documentation, and adherence to company’s policies and/or contractual requirements (CBA, etc.). Engage Legal and Labor Relations, as required.
• Partner with Operations and Labor Relations in the administration of the collective bargaining agreements. Assist with grievance resolutions and labor-management disputes.
• Manage the leave process and ensure proper coordination/communication with the Leave department on any leave requests and requests for accommodation. Work with employees to answer questions regarding leave requests and required documentation.
• Make recommendations/determinations on FMLA, ADA, and PWFA requests in conjunction with Senior Director, HR Operations, Operations Management and Leave Administration.
• Act as point-of-contact for guidance on compensation actions, including individual promotions, equity adjustments, and related actions. Work with clients to prepare business case for position or job group compensation changes and incentive adjustments.
• Work with Operations and relevant Shared Services teams to ensure all contract related compensation and benefit actions are taken timely (e.g., annual CBA wage and H&W increases, Area Wage Determination adjustments, etc.).
• Assist Recruiter with recruiting efforts; local outreach and recruiting events, development of job descriptions for job postings; posting job requisitions; Interviewing and skills testing.
• Conduct exit interviews with departing employees and ensure proper exit information (pay, benefits, security clearance, etc.) is provided.
• Develop mitigation strategies to reduce turnover.
• Assist Sr. HR Manager or Sr. Director, HR Operations on any projects, as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, sociology/psychology, organizational effectiveness, business administration, or related area.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive HR experience as HR Business Partner or HR Manager, preferably in a government contracting industry.
• Comprehensive knowledge of labor laws, to include both federal and state regulations.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, including presentations; ability to speak confidently and effectively to varied audiences; proven professional writing ability, strong editing skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic environment, deal with ambiguity, change, and shifting priorities.
• Demonstrated experience in providing HR support for diverse employee populations of at least 400+ employees.
• Must have an active Secret Clearance or be able to obtain and maintain a secret level clearance.

Desired Qualifications:

• Professional Certification (PHR, SPHR, GPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP).
• Minimum of 2 years supporting a unionized environment; in-depth knowledge and understanding of labor relations and collective-bargaining agreement administration.
• Experience with Deltek, Costpoint, Indeed, and Paylocity.

Physical Demands:

• Work is performed in an office environment. Required to stand, walk and sit; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone. Regularly required to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch and lift up to 25 pounds.