Manager, Human Resources

ARKA Group L.P. is an advanced technologies company serving the U.S. military, intelligence community, and commercial space industry delivering next-generation solutions to support the national security space domain. ARKA has a 60-year legacy reaching back to the very beginning of our country’s space endeavors. We’re a legacy of mission excellence built on ground-breaking technologies. Join the ARKA mission and discover your next career opportunity now!

Position Overview (Summary/Objective):

We are looking for a motivated and dedicated HR professional to join our full-service HR team which supports a total workforce of over 800 employees across 3 business units.  This role supports our Advanced Communications and Mission Applications (ACMA) business with approximately 300 employees located in Colorado Springs and Aurora, CO and Valley Forge, PA.  You will provide HR leadership to the ACMA business working directly with the leadership team on strategic workforce planning, organization development and change management initiatives.  This position also provides day to day HR advice and counsel to managers and employees with a key focus on employee relations and talent acquisition, development and management.  The successful candidate will develop strong working relationships with leaders, managers, and employees to support the growth and development of the business. 

Responsibilities:

• Provide guidance and counsel to the ACMA leadership team relative to strategic HR planning and initiatives.
• Proactively work with managers and employees to create a productive HR-Business partnership.
• Act as a resource regarding HR policies and processes.
• Implement HR processes and programs across assigned client groups to include such activities as performance management, HR compliance activities, compensation, and talent development.
• Partner with client groups and the staffing organization to identify top talent for the organization. 
• Partner on the creation and implementation of HR programs in support of employee and leader engagement and growth.
• Play an active role in the planning and execution of intern and coop hiring in order to build strong talent pipelines.   
• Administer compensation programs and processes to include salary analyses related to offers, promotions and other adjustments; and administration of the merit, bonus and promotion planning processes as well as the Company’s reward and recognition programs. 
• Manage all activities associated with onboarding and orientation.
• Ensure the business is compliant with all company, state, and federal regulations.   

 Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 5 years of HR experience
• Self-starter who takes initiative and thrives on challenge
• Ability to be flexible and function in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
• Ability to identify and self-regulate one’s own biases and take/ propose actions based on objective facts
• Critical thinking skills
• Effective project planning and management skills
• Proficient written and oral communication skills
• Ability to establish and sustain positive and productive interpersonal relationships
• Demonstrate time management and prioritization skills necessary to complete a myriad of tasks in a timely manner
• Ability to accurately and thoroughly document, record, and maintain confidential information/ data
• Ability and willingness to manage strategic and operational business partner responsibilities while effectively executing a variety of HR administrative tasks

Pay Range:  $110,000 - $150,000

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

The application window will close in 40 days for this position.

Location:

This position requires someone to divide their time between offices in Colorado Springs and Aurora, CO with some travel to Valley Forge, PA. 

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive medical/vision/dental insurance packages
• Company contributions to qualified HSA accounts
• 401k retirement plan with industry leading company contributions
• 3 weeks of vacation accrual per year plus time off for sick leave and unscheduled life events
• 13 paid holidays
• Continuing education benefit up to $25,000/year for approved programs
• Annual bonus program based on company and employee performance
• Company paid life insurance, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance
• 4 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

EHS/Environmental Requirements:

This job operates in a professional office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely is required to use hands to keyboard, communicate, listen to, and interpret instructions and remain stationary for extended periods of the time. This would also require the ability to move around the campus.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Applicants are invited to apply for a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential duties of the job. To apply, send a request to staffing@arka.org or contact 203-797-5000 and press 2 for Human Resources.

ITC & Security Clearance Requirements:

This position requires the incumbent to access export-controlled information. If you are not a US Person, any offer is contingent upon the Company's ability to obtain a special license granting you access. This could take several months. You will not be able to begin employment until such license is obtained.

Visa Restrictions:

No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Employment with any of the ARKA Group companies in the US is contingent upon satisfactory completion of several pre-employment requirements to include a credit check, background check and drug screen.

ARKA Group L.P. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.