Chief Human Resources Officer PR - 1355

PE Systems, Inc. has a great opportunity for a Chief Human Resources Officer in the Corporate Location at Fairfax, VA. This role provides strategic HR leadership aligned with organizational goals and advises senior leadership on workforce planning, culture, and change management. It oversees all HR operations, compliance, and people programs to support a high-performing and legally compliant workplace.

PE Systems, Inc. genuinely cares about their employees. We bring together the best people and the best careers. Our family of talented and focused professionals enjoy PE Systems' generous PTO and Holidays, great benefits and great pay.

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General Function:

Strategic Leadership:

• Lead company‑wide workforce planning aligned with long‑term business strategy and financial objectives.
• Partner with the CEO and executive team to drive organizational transformation, including digital, cultural, and structural change.
• Develop and implement HR strategies that align with the company's mission and objectives. Collaborate with senior leadership to support the organization's vision and culture.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the Board of Directors on human capital strategy, succession, culture, and workforce risk.
• Translate business priorities into a coherent people strategy with measurable outcomes.
• Maintain knowledge of industry trends and employment legislation updates (including Federal regulations) related to employment practices in each state where employees are located.
• Lead change management efforts related to organizational restructuring or growth.
• Collaborate with department heads to address staffing needs and workforce challenges.
• Oversee performance management systems and succession planning initiatives.
• Guide leadership development and training programs.
• Oversee HR technology systems and ensure data integrity and security.
• Develop and provide recommendations for the Benefits Strategic Plan.
• Lead a total rewards strategy that supports business goals, pay equity, and market competitiveness.
• Modernize benefits offerings to support wellbeing, flexibility, and financial health.
• Ensure compensation governance, transparency, and compliance across company locations.
• Ensure pay equity and compliance with wage regulations.
• Create and enforce HR policies and procedures that promote a positive work environment and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

HR Operations Management:

• Lead and oversee all HR operations including talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation, benefits, performance management, training and compliance with labor laws.
• Develop and manage HR budgets and resource allocation.
• Oversee and manage the administration of benefit programs including health, dental, vision, retirement plans, life, disability, professional development.
• Hire, mentor and evaluate HR and Recruiting team members to foster a high performing culture through effective leadership and people management.

Talent and Leadership Development:

• Own CEO and executive succession planning, ensuring robust leadership pipelines and readiness plans.
• Build a comprehensive leadership development architecture that strengthens capability at all levels.
• Establish future‑skills strategies, including upskilling, reskilling, and internal mobility frameworks.
• Implement talent assessment processes that identify, develop, and retain high‑potential employees.

Employee Relations and Engagement:

• Define and measure cultural health using clear KPIs tied to leadership accountability.
• Design and oversee the end‑to‑end employee experience, including onboarding, career pathways, and key moments that matter.
• Strengthen manager capability to create consistent, high quality employee experiences.
• Oversee employee relations programs to ensure a positive, compliant, and productive work environment.
• Provide guidance to managers on conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and performance improvement plans.
• Investigate and resolve workplace complaints in accordance with company policy and legal requirements.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws, including anti-harassment and anti-discrimination regulations.
• Develop and implement policies that promote fairness, consistency, and employee engagement.
• Promote and develop programs that enhance employee engagement and retention.

Data Analysis:

• Utilize HR metrics and analytics to assess the effectiveness of HR initiatives and make data driven recommendations and decisions to improve organizational performance.
• Establish responsible AI governance for talent acquisition, performance, and workforce decisions.
• Partner with the CFO on workforce cost modeling, productivity analysis, and labor investment decisions.

Communications:

• Oversee internal communications strategy to ensure clarity, alignment, and transparency across the company.
• Lead communication efforts during transformation, crisis, and major organizational changes.
• Strengthen leadership communication capability at all levels.

Compliance:

• Ensure full compliance with federal contractor requirements, including OFCCP regulations, Affirmative Action Plans (AAP), EEO/VEVRAA obligations, and annual EEO-1 reporting.
• Maintain accurate record-keeping and required postings; oversee internal audits and prepare for external compliance reviews.
• Monitor and implement changes to labor laws, and executive orders affecting employment practices.
• Develop and enforce policies for nondiscrimination, reasonable accommodation, and veteran/disability hiring initiatives.
• Serve as liaison with regulatory agencies and manage responses to audits or investigations.
• Ensure compliance with ISO record-keeping procedures for all Human Resources and Recruiting processes/procedures as applicable, labor laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Participate in internal and external ISO audits.
• Ensure HR processes are audit-ready and meet ISO documentation standards.

Qualifications:

Education/Certifications/Experience/Skills:

• BS/BA degree preferred in related field. A Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
• SPHR certification is preferred.
• Minimum of 10-15 years' experience in Human Resources with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role at a government contracting company of similar size.
• In depth knowledge of HR software and tools, specifically UKG Pro, and ERI.
• Strong leadership, management, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to develop strategic HR initiatives and manage complex situations.
• Proven track record of implementing HR strategies that drive business results.
• In-depth understanding of labor laws, HR best practices and current trends.
• Strong ethical standards and high level of integrity with a sensitivity to confidential matters being required.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organization as well as clients and vendors.
• Strong computer and research skills.
• Possession of excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Unwavering commitment to quality and superior customer and employee engagement.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Passion, humility, integrity, positive attitude, mission-driven, and self-directed.
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office programs but particularly MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position is estimated between $200 - 225K. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. PE Systems considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

PE Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for Employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, nation origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status and disability (including physical or mental disability as well as pregnancy) veteran status or any other status protected by the Federal, State or local law.

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