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Umbra · 6 hours ago

HR Director

Reston, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$175K/yr - $210K/yr

15+ years exp

Umbra is an American space technology company delivering advanced systems that empower customers worldwide with unmatched access to critical information from space. The HR Director will lead core HR processes across the employee life cycle and drive operational excellence in HR initiatives, ensuring a high-performance culture and effective employee engagement.

AerospaceGeospatialImage RecognitionInformation TechnologySatellite CommunicationSoftware

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead the evolution, optimization, and ongoing management of Umbra's HR technology ecosystem

Oversee system configuration, workflow design, user access management, and role-based security

Drive automation, system integrations, and process improvements that enhance efficiency and employee experience

Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies

Partner with the Head of HR to design and administer competitive compensation and benefits programs

Lead an exceptional Open Enrollment experience and ensure accurate, compliant benefits administration year-round

Ensure that Umbra is paying our employees competitively across all locations, including participating in salary surveys and maintaining and updating salary bands

Oversee Umbra's biennial performance management cycle to drive a high-performance, growth-oriented culture

Provide coaching to managers as needed and facilitate the correction of performance deficiencies

Manage employee relations matters with effective and timely resolutions, in partnership with legal counsel as needed

Maintain and communicate HR-related policies, processes and forms

Champion internal communication and support initiatives that strengthen employee engagement

Conduct regular employee feedback loops (surveys, 1:1s, focus groups) and translate insights into actionable improvements

Use HR metrics and KPIs to assess organizational health, identify trends, and inform strategic planning

Shape an inspiring development journey for all Umbrans by driving world-class onboarding, continuous learning opportunities, and targeted skill-building programs that unlock potential at every stage of the employee lifecycle

Lead our onboarding of new Umbrans, as well as our transfer and promotion process as employees grow within our company

Maintain our LMS, job architecture, job leveling, and career path frameworks to create clarity, consistency, and long-term growth opportunities

Qualification

HR systems oversightEmployee relations leadershipProject managementHR tech transformationMicrosoft Office SuiteBusiness acumenStrategic thinkingTeam leadershipCommunication skillsConfidentiality