Sr. Human Resources Generalist

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About the Job

StratasCorp Technologies, a rapidly growing mid‑sized government contractor supporting the Department of Defense, is seeking an experienced Sr. Human Resources Generalist to support the company’s HR function. With a growing workforce of more than 275 employees and across multiple U.S. states and several OCONUS locations, this role requires a seasoned HR professional who is equally comfortable executing strategy and rolling up their sleeves to execute day-to-day operations.

This individual must be a proactive, solutions‑oriented professional with experience in government contracting, compliance, employee relations, and full‑spectrum HR operations. The ideal candidate brings both the judgment of an strong HR professional and the agility of a hands‑on practitioner.

Primary Responsibilities

HR Operations & Compliance

Support 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.
Conduct HR audits, internal controls, and documentation required for government contracts and security‑sensitive environments.

Benefits, Compensation & Payroll

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.

Employee Relations & Performance Management

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.

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Development

Support recruiting strategy, job classification, compensation benchmarking, and offer development.
Administer and track all mandatory government‑required training for contract compliance.

Strategic Support

Advise the Director, HR 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.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
10-12 years of progressive HR experience, including supporting a small‑to‑mid‑sized organization.
3-5 years of experience working for a government contractor, with strong knowledge of FAR, DFARS, SCA, and contract‑specific HR compliance.
Experience with Deltek Talent Management and/or Deltek Costpoint.
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.

Preferred Qualifications

SHRM SCP/PC, HRCI SPHR or PHR certification (SPHR strongly preferred).
Experience with selection and implementation of HRIS systems.
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 or isolved.
Background in organizational development, change management, or leadership training programs.

This position is remote, preferably in the Eastern Time zone.

We use E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.

The anticipated salary range for this role is $115,000 to $135,000 annually. The anticipated salary range for this position is provided in accordance with applicable pay transparency laws. The final starting salary will be determined based on a variety of job-related factors, including the selected candidate's qualifications, skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and work location (where applicable), as well as internal equity and market considerations.

Location: United States (Remote)