Human Resource Manager

Unleash the Power of Multi-Mission Excellence: Safeguarding the Seas for the World's Navies.

Step into a world where cutting-edge technology meets unparalleled expertise. Ultra Maritime pioneers delivering multi-mission solutions that protect and empower the naval forces worldwide. With our extensive portfolio of capabilities, our innovations are utilised on naval fleets across our allied navies around the globe.

As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves, we tirelessly push the boundaries to develop advanced specialist systems that provide our 'five-eyes' Defence customers with an unbeatable warfighting edge. From surface vessels to sub-surface operations and unmanned platforms, we are revolutionizing the way naval missions are executed.

We thrive on collaboration and partnering with our customers to ensure mission success. Our expert solutions encompass an array of game-changing technologies, including state-of-the-art sonar, radar, expendables, signature management, and naval power systems.

Join us in shaping the future of naval warfare and together, we will safeguard the seas and empower navies worldwide!

The Ultra HR function focusses on creating a dynamic and inspiring work environment that attracts, develops and retains the best diverse talent to deliver the Ultra strategy. It achieves this through the core pillars of Building the talent pipeline, delivering a compelling reward proposition, Building leadership and functional capability, succeeding through Diversity & Inclusion, creating a winning culture and transforming our operating model.

Nationality Requirements

Candidates must be eligible to obtain the relevant security clearance required for the role, due to the nature of the programmes we deliver for our customers.

Job Description

A hands-on HR Manager with thorough working knowledge of current practices in the administration of HR policies, including: HRIS, training and development, benefits, compensation administration, performance review processes, performance management, succession planning, proactive employee relations, issue investigation and resolution, and talent acquisition

• Act as primary liaison for Employee Relations to remedy employee issues, investigate and resolve workplace concerns and work with legal counsel when necessary.

• Responsible for HR strategy and budget including creation, presentation to executive management and execution upon approval.

• Maintain knowledge of federal, state, and local legal requirements for existing and new legislation, enforce adherence and advise management to ensure company compliance.

• Provide training and development required to support HR and the business strategy.

• Manage HR data and ensure availability for federal and state reports, executive management teams, and corporate reporting

• Maintains management guidelines by preparing, updating, and recommending human resource policies and procedures, maintains employee handbook

• Conducts annual employee engagement surveys and facilitates follow-up actions with the goal of positively impacting culture.

• Prepare and maintain employee files, assuring accuracy, compliance and confidentially. i.e.: unemployment claims, verifications, I9 status and State regulations

• Assist employees with benefits, FMLA and ADA related needs

• Supports compensation and performance evaluation programs

• Coordinates company wellness program and events

• Performs other duties as required and assigned

Required Skills:

• 5+ years of human resources experience in benefits, recruiting, employee relations, performance management and/or compensation

• This position requires either a US Person or a non-US Person who is eligible to obtain any required Export Authorization.

• In depth knowledge of various HRIS systems (Workday, ADP and Oracle preferred)

Desired Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred

• Strong working knowledge of employment regulations

• HRIS experience as a user, ADP and Oracle preferred

• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and other applicable database programs

• SPHR, PHR or SHRM CP preferred

• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills

• Effective communication skills, oral and written

• Effectively communicate with people in potentially stressful situations

• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality

• Ability to consistently meet daily, weekly and monthly deadlines

• Ability and willingness to learn company policies/procedures and benefits programs

• Strong organizational skills

• Experience managing Human Resources for a federal contracting organization

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of U.S. labor and employment laws and compliance with federal and state employment laws and regulations

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently required to sit and use manual dexterity

• Works in an office environment with little or occasional light physical effort

• Works on a computer, requiring the ability to view a monitor for long periods of time

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Diverse & Inclusive Employer

Ultra Maritime is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self.

We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers.

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.

We offer competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k match, paid time off and family leave, and much more!

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Reasonable accommodation statement: if you need an accommodation for any part of the application process, please email careers@ultra-us-gbs.com

Company: Ultra Maritime