Human Resources Director

The Director of Human Resources is responsible for providing strategic leadership, operational oversight, and continuous improvement of all human resources functions across PERIKIN Enterprises, LLC. This position serves as the company's senior human resources professional and principal advisor to executive leadership on workforce management, employee relations, compensation, benefits, regulatory compliance, and organizational development.

The Director will establish and maintain efficient, compliant, and employee-focused HR processes that support PERIKIN's business objectives, government contracting requirements, and commitment to attracting, developing, and retaining a high-performing workforce.

As a member of the corporate leadership team, the Director will work collaboratively with executive management, program managers, and department leaders to ensure HR policies, systems, and practices are consistently administered throughout the organization.

The position requires a hands-on leader capable of balancing strategic initiatives with the practical execution of daily HR operations in a growing, geographically distributed government contracting organization.

JOB DUTIES

Human Resources Leadership and Strategic Planning

• Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive human resources strategy aligned with PERIKIN's corporate objectives and operational requirements.
• Serve as the primary HR advisor to the CEO and executive leadership team.
• Establish annual HR objectives, performance measures, and improvement initiatives.
• Develop and manage the annual HR departmental budget, including personnel, recruiting, training, benefits administration, and supporting services.
• Evaluate organizational staffing requirements and recommend appropriate HR resources, systems, and external support.
• Provide executive leadership with regular reporting on workforce trends, employee retention, recruiting performance, compensation, and organizational risks.
• Support organizational restructuring, succession planning, and workforce transitions.

Employee Relations and Workforce Management

• Serve as the principal point of contact for complex employee relations matters, including complaints, workplace investigations, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution.
• Advise management on performance management, corrective action, employee separations, and employment-related risk.
• Ensure fair, consistent, and documented application of company policies across all operating locations.
• Establish and maintain employee engagement, recognition, and retention initiatives
• Promote a professional workplace culture emphasizing accountability, respect, ethical conduct, and employee development.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive employee and corporate information.

Talent Acquisition, Recruitment, and Retention

• Oversee the full employee recruitment and hiring lifecycle, including requisition approvals, position descriptions, candidate sourcing, interviews, compensation recommendations, offers, and onboarding.
• Collaborate with program managers and business development personnel to forecast staffing requirements for existing contracts, new awards, and anticipated growth.
• Develop recruitment strategies for technical, engineering, administrative, and professional services positions.
• Establish measurable recruitment and retention objectives, including time-to-fill, turnover, and recruiting effectiveness.
• Maintain compliant recruiting, hiring, and employment documentation.
• Oversee employee onboarding and offboarding to ensure a consistent and professional employee experience.
• Support workforce transition activities associated with contract awards, expirations, and organizational changes.

Compensation, Benefits, and Employee Programs

• Direct the administration and periodic evaluation of employee compensation and benefits programs.
• Conduct compensation benchmarking and recommend competitive salary structures, adjustments, and incentive compensation practices.
• Coordinate annual benefits renewals and evaluate carrier proposals, coverage options, costs, and employee impact.
• Oversee administration of medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, retirement, and other employee benefit programs.
• Ensure accurate and timely administration of employee eligibility, enrollment, changes, terminations, and required notifications.
• Oversee administration of paid time off, holidays, leave programs, and employee accommodations.
• Coordinate with the CFO to develop annual employee benefits budgets and evaluate program cost-effectiveness.
• Provide employees with clear, accurate information regarding available benefits and company policies.

HR Compliance, Policy, and Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, ADEA, Title VII, USERRA, and other applicable requirements.
• Maintain and periodically update the employee handbook, HR policies, procedures, and employment-related forms.
• Oversee required employment reporting, personnel documentation, and regulatory recordkeeping.
• Ensure proper classification of employees, including exempt/nonexempt status and applicable employment classifications.
• Support compliance with applicable federal contractor requirements, including OFCCP obligations where applicable, EEO requirements, and government contract workforce provisions.
• Coordinate with legal counsel and external professional advisors on employment matters requiring specialized expertise.
• Manage employee investigations, claims, audits, and compliance reviews.
• Ensure HR processes and documentation support PERIKIN's ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System, including applicable training, competency, and recordkeeping requirements.

Payroll Administration and HR Information Systems

• Provide HR oversight of payroll administration, ensuring accurate and timely processing of employee compensation, deductions, benefits, and employment changes.
• Coordinate with the CFO and Accounting Department to establish appropriate payroll responsibilities, approval controls, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Serve as the business owner for PERIKIN's Human Resources Information System (HRIS), including employee data integrity, workflows, reporting, and process improvements.
• Oversee HR integration and data coordination between isolved, GovConPay, JAMIS ERP, and other applicable corporate systems.
• Ensure accurate employee classifications, compensation records, benefit deductions, and employment status information.
• Identify opportunities to automate HR processes, eliminate redundant administrative activities, and improve data accuracy.
• Establish appropriate access controls and confidentiality protections for personnel and payroll information.

Performance Management and Professional Development

• Develop and administer a consistent company-wide employee performance evaluation process.
• Ensure performance reviews are completed accurately and within established deadlines.
• Support supervisors in establishing measurable employee performance objectives and professional development plans.
• Develop and maintain employee training, leadership development, and succession planning initiatives.
• Collaborate with program leadership to identify critical workforce skills and training requirements.
• Maintain training and competency records necessary to support contractual, regulatory, and quality management requirements.
• Support the development of career progression frameworks and internal advancement opportunities.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Management, or a related field. Experience
• Minimum of 8 years of human resources experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of HR management or leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing employee relations, compensation, benefits, payroll administration, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience developing and implementing HR policies, procedures, and organizational improvements.
• Demonstrated ability to advise executive leadership and manage sensitive employee matters.
• Experience with HRIS platforms, payroll systems, and HR data reporting.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation.
• Experience supporting a government contracting or professional services organization.
• Experience administering retirement plans, employee benefit programs, and compensation structures.
• Familiarity with federal government contractor employment requirements.
• Experience supporting organizational restructuring, workforce transitions, and corporate process improvements.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, HR compliance, and contemporary human resources practices.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and independent decision-making.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• Proven ability to develop effective relationships with employees, managers, and executive leadership.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to analyze HR metrics and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Strong leadership skills with a demonstrated commitment to accountability, integrity, and continuous improvement.
• Willingness to personally execute essential HR activities when necessary to meet organizational requirements.

WORK CONTEXT

• Potential for up to 5% travel
• Work in a safe and professional manner while adhering to all regulatory requirements (FAA, OSHA, DOT, EPA, State, and Federal regulations, etc.)
• Comprehend and adhere to management directions and/or safety instructions with no restrictions.
• Effectively communicate in Business English language.
• Pull, push, carry, lift, or move items up to 10 lbs. throughout the work shift without assistance, as required by job duties.

BENEFITS

PERIKIN offers a comprehensive benefits program including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Health Spending Account
• Long and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement & Scholarship Program, veteran status, and any other status or characteristic covered by an applicable federal, state, or local EEO law.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

PERIKIN is an established international professional services, advanced engineering, and environmental services firm dedicated to providing responsive services to various customers across the country and helping our nation achieve its national defense objectives. Since our founding in 2010, we have succeeded by recruiting professionals committed to helping the United States achieve its national security objectives through infrastructure works, program management, environmental consulting services, and the application of advanced engineering solutions. We operate primarily in federal contracting and select commercial markets, working with the Department of Defense, the US Army Corps of Engineers, the Department of Energy, and the National Nuclear Security Administration, among many others.

PERIKIN is headquartered in Tullahoma, TN, with offices in New Mexico, Texas, Washington DC, and Ohio. At PERIKIN, we believe teamwork is the key to success, which is why we are committed to supporting each other in work and life. We work vigorously to provide our team members with the necessary resources, compensation, training, education, development, and benefits to succeed.

Drug Free Workplace:

Perikin maintains a drug-free workplace and, in compliance with the Department of Defense (DOD) and Department of Energy (DOE) regulations, requires a pre-employment drug screening and background check. This background check includes verification of personal references, credit history, law enforcement records, and employment/education history. Successful completion of these screenings is mandatory for job consideration.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

PERIKIN Enterprises, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. PERIKIN makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Pay Transparency Statement:

PERIKIN Enterprises, LLC will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. For more information on your rights under federal law, please visit the OFCCP website .