Share Email Opening Title Director of Human Resources  Category Human Resources   Description STR has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Human Resources professional to lead our corporate HR team and develop strategies, programs and processes that will reinforce the company’s culture, values, and mission. The Director of Human Resources will partner with senior leadership and collaborate across teams to provide guidance, frameworks, and process to a rapidly scaling organization. This position requires high energy, commitment to excellence, strong leadership skills and a successful track record in human resources management. STR is a privately-owned, rapidly growing business focused on research and development (R&D) for the defense and intelligence communities. We are a nationally recognized leader in research areas including data analytics, sensors and signal processing, electronic warfare, cyber, video and image understanding, command and control, and precision navigation. Several programs have transitioned advanced technology to military and intelligence users. While our primary focus is on serving US Government customers, we are pursuing commercial applications as well. Our employees are the reason we have been successful in the past and the reason we will be successful in the future. Employee skills, talents and work ethic are essential to our success. Key Responsibilities: Build relationships with senior and executive level management, peers, employees and recruits to champion the company’s values and culture. Achieve desired business outcomes through planning and execution of HR practices and programs that address compensation, group benefits administration, compliance, recruiting and retention, rewards and recognition, diversity and inclusion, and performance management. Assess the business environment on an ongoing basis for trends, issues, and opportunities that may impact group benefit programs, employee recruitment and retention, etc. Maintain a current knowledge of legislation and regulation that relate to HR and participate in developing appropriate policies and procedures. Lead the process in assessing and implementing systems and tools necessary to effectively execute HR management, recruiting and talent management, employee training, compensation programs and compliance.   Position Requirements Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or related discipline. A Master’s degree is preferred. 3-5 years leading and developing staff to improve HR activities and results and developing appropriate programs and process to effectively achieve business requirements. 8-10 years of experience, with emphasis on HR management, retention strategies and techniques, compensation and merit process, business partnering, employee engagement, leadership development and succession planning, diversity and inclusion, organizational development and coaching. Thorough knowledge of human resource management practices and employment related legislation. Proven ability to develop and lead strategies to retain and motivate employees and develop future leaders. Strong command of Microsoft Office products: PowerPoint; Excel, Word Experience in high-tech companies and/or defense industry preferred. Applicants must be US Citizens STR seeks to provide an outstanding work environment for its employees with excellent benefits and competitive compensation. Full-time employees enjoy 401(k), profit sharing, health and welfare benefits, subsidies for training and conference attendance to foster continued learning and development, and a casual yet technically challenging work environment. STR is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where all employees, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, neurodiversity, or other personal characteristics, feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their best. We recognize that each employee’s backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are essential for providing our customers with innovative solutions to challenging national security problems. STR’s commitment to attracting, retaining, and engaging talented and diverse professionals is demonstrated by our participation, sponsorship, and support in local and national minority organizations.   About the Organization Systems & Technology Research (STR) is a rapidly growing technology company with locations north of Boston, MA, Arlington, VA and near Dayton, OH. We specialize in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security, trying to understand how to protect our society: from stopping malicious botnet attacks, to understanding cyber vulnerabilities, providing next generation sensors, radar, sonar, communications, and electronic warfare to developing artificial intelligence algorithms and analytics to make sense of the complexity that is exploding around us. STR is committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members. Our work is challenging, but you go home at night knowing that you pushed the forefront of technology and made the world a little safer. We recognize that the world is changing, that it is becoming more connected than ever before, making things change faster than before, and reshaping society in the process. We all want to understand this changing world and leave it better for our work. We're not just any company. Our people, culture, and attitude along with their unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives put us on a trajectory to change the world. We can't do it alone, though - we need fellow trailblazers. If you are one, join our team and help to keep our society safe!   EOE Statement STR is fully dedicated to hiring the most qualified candidate regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, email us at appassist@stresearch.com and provide your name, phone number and email address. US Citizenship is required for all positions.   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://SystemsTechnologyResearchLLC.appone.com

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