UNION · 2 months ago
Senior HR Manager
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$125K/yr - $170K/yr
7+ years expUnion Technologies is reindustrializing America’s defense manufacturing base with a first-of-its-kind Factories-as-a-Stockpile™ model. The Senior HR Manager will lead HR operations and talent acquisition, ensuring compliance and driving high-velocity hiring in a fast-paced environment.
Defense & Space
Responsibilities
Manage and improve Union’s HR infrastructure ,policies, benefits, payroll, and compliance, scalable to 100+ employees
Maintain strict adherence to federal, state, and defense-related employment laws while ensuring clean documentation, accurate classification, and consistent HR practices
Ensure compliance with ITAR/EAR and export control regulations in hiring, personnel records, and facility access
Implement and maintain HRIS and record-keeping systems that support accuracy, security, and audit readiness
Manage employee relations, performance management, and investigations with fairness, confidentiality, and sound judgment
Manage compensation frameworks, oversee benefits administration, and payroll accuracy
Standardize onboarding, training, and performance reviews to drive consistency and accountability across teams
Partner with leadership to train managers on documentation, communication, and compliance best practices
Partner with department heads to forecast hiring needs and drive end-to-end recruitment across technical and operational teams
Collaborate with the recruiting team to refine sourcing strategies, interview structure, and candidate experience
Maintain and report on hiring metrics, pipeline velocity, and workforce planning
Contribute to Union’s employer brand to attract elite technical and manufacturing talent
Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on people strategy, org design, and team development
Promote Union’s mission and values, reinforcing a culture of discipline, excellence, and purpose
Mentor and develop HR and recruiting team members to operate at a high professional standard
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience in HR management or business operations with proven ownership of compliance, benefits, and employee relations
Experience in high-growth, technical, or industrial environments (manufacturing, robotics, defense, or advanced engineering preferred)
Strong understanding of employment law, HR documentation, and workforce compliance
Familiarity with ITAR/EAR or other defense industry requirements a plus
Proven ability to recruit and scale teams rapidly in a competitive market
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and data-driven in execution
Exceptional communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization
Preferred
Experience with HRIS and ATS systems (e.g., Rippling & Ashby)
Prior experience leading both HR and talent acquisition functions simultaneously
SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or PHR certification
Passion for reindustrialization and building America's defense manufacturing backbone
Benefits
Competitive salary + bonuses.
Full health, dental, and vision coverage.
Rapid growth opportunities as Union scales.
Company
UNION
For nearly a century, our National Security industrial base has been stagnant, plagued by a lack of innovation and widespread sophistication.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase