Canvas
Director of Human Resources
Canvas, Huntsville, Alabama, United States, 35824
Job Title:
Director of Human Resources
Location : Huntsville, AL (On-Site)
Canvas is a growing, dynamic organization seeking a Human Resource (HR) Director to be an active contributor to the leadership of our company! The HR Director will lead, direct, develop, and coordinate the policies, activities, and the HR department team. The ideal candidate will have a thorough understanding of HR in a federal contractor environment and the passion for improving HR services to align with Canvas' strategy. We're eager to find a human resources manager who demonstrates Canvas' values of caring for people and has a detail-oriented mindset for handling the dynamic nature of our organization.
Duties :Collaborate with Canvas leadership to understand our goals and strategy. Lead the HR team to deliver innovative, appealing, thoughtful, and compliant approaches to recruit and retain our workforce.Mentor, train, guide and support a HR team consisting of recruiters, generalists, and benefits administrators.Facilitate professional development, training, and certification for the HR staff.Manage and refine employee standards and procedures, using existing HR systems as well as identifying current trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies.Effectively communicate opportunities for improvement, apply and share knowledge, and communicate changes to corporate leadership and to the workforce.Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. Also ensures compliance with Federal Contracting requirements and implements processes/procedures to meet the specific contract terms.Research, negotiate and implement employee benefits plans that are cost effective for the organization while meeting the health and welfare needs of employees.Plan, monitor, and appraise HR activities to recognize and reward excellence along with areas for improvement.Lead efforts to continuously improve corporate services.Enhance Canvas' ability to coach and manage performance.Develops approaches for positive recognition and appreciation for performance.Handles negative performance in accordance with company policy.Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field10 years or more of relevant experience in HR, to include at least 3 years of experience leading HR team members, processes, and compliance required.Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.Demonstrated advanced-level verbal and written communication skills.Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.Ability to act with integrity and professionalism.SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification desired.DoD Contractor experience is highly desired.Proficiency with Deltek Costpoint highly desired.About Us
Founded in 2007, Canvas connects a passion for going beyond the expected with the knowledge and expertise to deliver what our clients need now and in the future. Canvas has been recognized as a Great Place to Work Certified ™, Fortune Best Small Workplace ™, Fortune Best Workplace for Millennials ™ (2022), Best Place for Working Parents (2022 & 2023), HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Awardee (2021 & 2022), Best Places to Work Awardee, 2019 Government Contracting - Technology Business of the Year, and Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year (2018) by the Huntsville/Madison Chamber of Commerce.
Benefits of Working with Canvas
To reflect our company culture, Canvas offers an exciting array of benefits that makes up our employees' total rewards package. Those benefits may include:
Competitive Wages*Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision InsuranceGenerous company-funded Basic Life InsuranceCompany-funded Short-Term & Long-Term Disability11 Paid Federal HolidaysGenerous Paid Time Off (PTO)Dependent Care and Medical Flexible Spending Accounts401(k) retirement plan with company match and 100% immediate vestingTuition Reimbursement for ongoing training, continuing education, or advanced degree programsRobust Employee Assistance ProgramEmployee Referral Bonus ProgramCorporate Sponsored Events & Community OutreachSpot Awards for exemplary individual performanceDiscretionary performance-based bonusesAnd many more!
*Final compensation for this position is determined by a variety of factors, such as a candidate's relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location.
Canvas is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Canvas is an equal opportunity employer and a VEVRAA federal contractor who affords equal employment opportunity to protected veterans and people with disabilities.
Canvas has equal employment opportunities that are based upon a candidate's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job and are free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit our Careers page. U.S. citizenship is required for most positions.
Canvas is committed to expanding access to employment for people with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, and your disability prevents you from applying, please advise what reasonable accommodation Canvas can provide to assist you in applying for one of our open positions. You may contact us by sending an email to .
Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation for applying for a specific posted position will be responded to. Requests will be kept confidential and shared strictly on a need-to-know basis. Please be aware, scammers may try to impersonate our company by reaching out regarding job opportunities. We will never ask you for bank account information, checks, or other sensitive information as part of our hiring process. If you're unsure, please email with questions.
For further information on Canvas including more information on employee benefits and our company culture, visit our website.
If an offer of employment is extended, applicant must have the ability to pass a background check. Offer of Employment is contingent upon the results.
Director of Human Resources
Location : Huntsville, AL (On-Site)
Canvas is a growing, dynamic organization seeking a Human Resource (HR) Director to be an active contributor to the leadership of our company! The HR Director will lead, direct, develop, and coordinate the policies, activities, and the HR department team. The ideal candidate will have a thorough understanding of HR in a federal contractor environment and the passion for improving HR services to align with Canvas' strategy. We're eager to find a human resources manager who demonstrates Canvas' values of caring for people and has a detail-oriented mindset for handling the dynamic nature of our organization.
Duties :Collaborate with Canvas leadership to understand our goals and strategy. Lead the HR team to deliver innovative, appealing, thoughtful, and compliant approaches to recruit and retain our workforce.Mentor, train, guide and support a HR team consisting of recruiters, generalists, and benefits administrators.Facilitate professional development, training, and certification for the HR staff.Manage and refine employee standards and procedures, using existing HR systems as well as identifying current trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies.Effectively communicate opportunities for improvement, apply and share knowledge, and communicate changes to corporate leadership and to the workforce.Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. Also ensures compliance with Federal Contracting requirements and implements processes/procedures to meet the specific contract terms.Research, negotiate and implement employee benefits plans that are cost effective for the organization while meeting the health and welfare needs of employees.Plan, monitor, and appraise HR activities to recognize and reward excellence along with areas for improvement.Lead efforts to continuously improve corporate services.Enhance Canvas' ability to coach and manage performance.Develops approaches for positive recognition and appreciation for performance.Handles negative performance in accordance with company policy.Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field10 years or more of relevant experience in HR, to include at least 3 years of experience leading HR team members, processes, and compliance required.Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.Demonstrated advanced-level verbal and written communication skills.Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.Ability to act with integrity and professionalism.SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification desired.DoD Contractor experience is highly desired.Proficiency with Deltek Costpoint highly desired.About Us
Founded in 2007, Canvas connects a passion for going beyond the expected with the knowledge and expertise to deliver what our clients need now and in the future. Canvas has been recognized as a Great Place to Work Certified ™, Fortune Best Small Workplace ™, Fortune Best Workplace for Millennials ™ (2022), Best Place for Working Parents (2022 & 2023), HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Awardee (2021 & 2022), Best Places to Work Awardee, 2019 Government Contracting - Technology Business of the Year, and Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year (2018) by the Huntsville/Madison Chamber of Commerce.
Benefits of Working with Canvas
To reflect our company culture, Canvas offers an exciting array of benefits that makes up our employees' total rewards package. Those benefits may include:
Competitive Wages*Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision InsuranceGenerous company-funded Basic Life InsuranceCompany-funded Short-Term & Long-Term Disability11 Paid Federal HolidaysGenerous Paid Time Off (PTO)Dependent Care and Medical Flexible Spending Accounts401(k) retirement plan with company match and 100% immediate vestingTuition Reimbursement for ongoing training, continuing education, or advanced degree programsRobust Employee Assistance ProgramEmployee Referral Bonus ProgramCorporate Sponsored Events & Community OutreachSpot Awards for exemplary individual performanceDiscretionary performance-based bonusesAnd many more!
*Final compensation for this position is determined by a variety of factors, such as a candidate's relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location.
Canvas is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Canvas is an equal opportunity employer and a VEVRAA federal contractor who affords equal employment opportunity to protected veterans and people with disabilities.
Canvas has equal employment opportunities that are based upon a candidate's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job and are free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit our Careers page. U.S. citizenship is required for most positions.
Canvas is committed to expanding access to employment for people with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, and your disability prevents you from applying, please advise what reasonable accommodation Canvas can provide to assist you in applying for one of our open positions. You may contact us by sending an email to .
Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation for applying for a specific posted position will be responded to. Requests will be kept confidential and shared strictly on a need-to-know basis. Please be aware, scammers may try to impersonate our company by reaching out regarding job opportunities. We will never ask you for bank account information, checks, or other sensitive information as part of our hiring process. If you're unsure, please email with questions.
For further information on Canvas including more information on employee benefits and our company culture, visit our website.
If an offer of employment is extended, applicant must have the ability to pass a background check. Offer of Employment is contingent upon the results.