Sr. HR Associate

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:

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 support to the ACMA business working under the direction of the HR Lead for the ACMA business.  The successful candidate will develop strong working relationships with employees and managers, be able to develop and implement processes, have superior organizational, administrative and communication skills, be adaptable and able to successfully work in a fast-paced environment.

The position is an on-site position located in Aurora, CO and will require travel to the Colorado Springs, CO location on a somewhat regular basis and occasional travel to Valley Forge, PA.

 Responsibilities:

• Proactively work with managers and employees to create a productive HR Business partnership
• Provide support to the staffing process by inputting position requisitions into the staffing system
• Manage pre-employment and onboarding activities
• Conduct new hire orientation
• Play an active role in the planning and execution of the intern and coop program
• Assist in the development and execution of employee engagement activities
• Help to 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
• Act as a resource regarding HR policies and processes
• Support compliance related activities and audits to ensure the business is compliant with all government regulations as well as internal Company policies
• Under the guidance of the ACMA HR lead, provide employee relations support and HR guidance and counsel to the employees and managers
• Execute other HR duties as required

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 2 years of HR related experience
• Basic understanding of HR laws and regulations
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally
• Takes initiative, learns quickly, looks for opportunities to add value
• Ability to form strong relationships with employees at different levels, in different functions, and with different experiences
• Ability to effectively develop and manage processes
• Ability to manage many different tasks, meet deadlines, and adjust to changing conditions and requirements
• Ability to work more than 40 hours/week as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with HR systems for staffing, onboarding, compensation, and performance

Pay Range:  $75,000 - $90,000

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 is based out of ARKA’s nature abundant Aurora, CO campus. Being situated at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, Aurora provides opportunities to enjoy all the beautiful nature that Colorado has to offer, while also being a 20-minute drive from downtown Denver and 15-minutes to the Denver International Airport.

The position will require travel to the Colorado Springs, CO location on a somewhat regular basis and occasional 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 $25k/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 require the ability to move around the campus and occasionally move/lift items weighing up to 40 lbs. 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.