Regional Human Resources Manager jobs in Rhode Island

MIKEL invests in people and technology – empowering the creative process, building responsive relationships, and propelling innovative solutions from conception to completion for the U.S. Navy. MIKEL is a small woman owned business that has been providing Undersea Warfare Solutions to the Department of Defense since the company’s inception in 1999.

Be a part of our dynamic team whose solutions and services enable the Navy to solve their toughest problems and meet their mission requirements. We have undersea operations experience, combined with engineering and specific subject matter expertise, that provides an in-depth understanding of the problem and a novel, innovative and cost-effective solution. MIKEL is committed to providing an environment that challenges its employees to use and advance their skills and knowledge to provide solutions that exceed customer expectations.

Position: HR Manager

Nature of Role: MIKEL is seeking an experienced Human Resource (HR) Manager to oversee all areas of workforce management. The HR Manager’s primary function is to support the growth of MIKEL specifically to deliver people-related processes, vision, and strategy in calibration with the overall business strategy and align with all legal, regulatory and compliance structures necessary for the company’s business model.

Responsibilities: The HR manager has three primary roles; administrative, change management, and people management. Administrative tasks include hiring, terminations, managing compensation and benefits, and development of policies and guidelines.

• Managing workplace safety initiatives
• HR representative for ISO compliance
• Employment policies and procedures
• Managing HR and other administrative staff
• Supporting employee opportunities for professional development
• Managing succession planning of staff
• Assisting with the monitoring of employees and the performance management process
• Dealing with miscellaneous employee issues
• Developing training and development programs for all employees
• Support other colleagues within the business to resolve challenging issues related to the employment and dismissal of staff

• Develop and execute Talent Acquisition strategies and initiatives to achieve company hiring goals
• Oversee recruitment function to ensure openings are posted on appropriate sites, applicants are properly vetted and submitted to hiring managers in a timely basis

• Work collaboratively with hiring managers and other team members to create an efficient interview process
• Update and maintain applicant tracking system
• Create ideas and programs that enhance the employee experience and maximize employee retention
• Assist with retention planning which includes employee surveys, exit interviews and succession planning
• Keep up to date on employee trends in the industry

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field and/or 5-10 years of direct Human Resources experience, to include employee supervision
• Experience ensuring Federal labor law compliance and state labor law compliance in multiple states
• Experience with technical recruiting for a navy contractor
• Experience with the administration of a corporate compensation and benefits program.
• Experience with annual salary planning
• Experience with OFCCP, DOL, 401k, and other audits as required
• Ability to use internal systems to generate reports for senior management
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding employees’ rates and other protected information

In this highly people-focused role, the ideal candidate should have strong collaboration, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. It is also essential that they are up to date with an understanding of industry competition for people, current pay rates and industry trends surrounding non-monetary benefits. Plus have:

• Industry specific (US Navy contractor) HR experience
• Secret Level clearance, or the ability to attain a clearance
• Experience with McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA) employees
• Knowledge of Facility Security for a classified facility
• Working experience with ADP workforce now, and ADP recruiter
• Up to date with an understanding of industry competition for people, current pay rates and industry trends surrounding non-monetary benefits.
• Experience with Deltek to include Costpoint
• HR certifications

Work Location: Middletown, RI

MIKEL offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), 401k Retirement Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and Tuition Reimbursement.

Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance or higher is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.