Senior Compensation Specialist leading annual compensation cycles and providing expert guidance in compensation practices. Joining AtkinsRéalis' Total Rewards team in Denver or Tampa.
About the role
- HR Business Partner supporting employees and leaders across multiple programs in a mission-driven environment. Involved in strategic HR operations and talent engagement for defense programs.
Responsibilities
- Be a Strategic Partner: Collaborate with leaders to align HR strategies with business goals and drive organizational success.
- Support Geographically Dispersed Teams: Provide HR guidance to employees and managers across multiple geographies, ensuring consistency while respecting local requirements.
- Champion Talent & Engagement: Lead initiatives that enhance employee engagement, retention, and development, including onboarding, career growth, and recognition programs.
- Drive Recruiting Excellence: Partner with our Talent Acquisition team and hiring managers to attract and onboard top talent for critical defense programs.
- Enable Workforce Planning: Use HR data and analytics to forecast staffing needs, identify trends, and support informed decision-making.
- Manage Employee Relations: Address concerns, conduct investigations, and provide coaching to managers for effective resolution.
- Optimize HR Processes: Maintain accurate HRIS records, streamline workflows, and support technology-driven improvements.
- Ensure Compliance: Maintain adherence to federal, state, and local labor laws, including Department of Labor wage and hour regulations, with emphasis on Service Contract Act (SCA) and Davis-Bacon Act (DBA) requirements.
- Lead Projects: Participate in HR initiatives and special projects that impact global operations, from policy updates to change management efforts.
- Educate & Empower: Deliver training and resources that help managers lead effectively and employees thrive.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of progressive HR experience in a generalist and/or business partner capacity.
- Solid understanding of U.S. employment/labor laws (e.g., FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEO; NLRA a plus);
- Experience handling employee relations investigations and coaching managers.
- Experience supporting recruiting, onboarding, performance management, and employee development/engagement initiatives.
- Proficiency with HRIS and the MS Office suite;
- Comfort with HR data/analytics and reporting (Excel, dashboards, KPIs).
- Demonstrated ability to manage confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
- Preferred Qualifications: HR certified (PHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent).
- Experience in defense, aerospace, or government contracting environments; familiarity with ITAR/EAR considerations is a plus.
- Exposure to SCA/DBA wage determinations and compliance (helpful, not required).
- Experience supporting multi-site/global teams; cultural fluency and comfort with distributed workforces.
- Labor relations exposure (grievance handling, contract interpretation, or collaboration in unionized settings).
- Experience with enterprise HRIS (e.g., Workday, UKG, ADP, SAP SuccessFactors) and HR process improvement or automation.
Benefits
- Eligible for benefits on first day of employment
- 3 weeks of paid vacation
- 5 sick days
- 3 floating holidays
- 10 standard holidays per calendar year
- Bonus Eligible: Yes
- Travel Required: 10%
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