HR Operations Partner

Thales Defense & Security, Inc. (TDSI) Headquartered in Clarksburg, MD, is a U.S. company that has been serving domestic and international defense Air, Land and Sea domains for 60+ years. With over 1,000 employees, TDSI and its four subsidiaries (Advanced Acoustic Concepts, Digital Receiver Technology, Tampa Microwave, and Trusted Cyber Technologies), supports U.S. Joint Services, special operations forces and multi-national partners with a variety of communication, visualization, signal intelligence/electronic warfare, and sensor/sonar capabilities. TDSI’s key technologies include tactical handheld radios, expeditionary satellite terminals, helmet-mounted displays, optics and target recognition capability, advanced radars, undersea sensing and missile systems. Lives depend on what we do!

Top Benefits (Subject to terms of applicable policies/plans)

• Competitive Salary
• Yearly Incentive Compensation Plan
• Medical insurance for self and eligible family members
• Generous 401(k) program- up to 7% company contribution and 100% immediate vesting
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid wellness, vacation, and holiday leave
• Paid maternity, paternity, and parental leave
• 9/80 Work Schedule (every other Friday off)

We are excited to announce that we have an opening in our Clarksburg, MD office for an HR Operations Partner. This position is part of a high functioning HR team who supports and effectively coordinates an array of general HR activities. This role reports to the HR Manager and will work closely with other HR team members.  This role is ideally suited for someone who enjoys working on-site and interacting and engaging with people at all levels of an organization.  

Responsibilities

• Facilitate new hire orientation, respond to employee inquiries, and coordinate a variety of logistical activities related to HR, employees, and recruiting.
• Manage, track, and coordinate employee training programs.
• Perform HR administrative functions, including maintaining and updating employee records in the HRIS and other HR-related systems to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate and monitor employee leaves, ADA accommodations, and disability-related processes.
• Perform additional general HR and resourcing duties as assigned.

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• U.S. Citizenship required. - Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• 4-year degree in HR, Business or related area or equivalent experience. 
• SHRM-CP Certification or comparable certification preferred
• 2+ years progress HR experience w/HRIS experience preferably with Success Factors.
• Strong knowledge of FMLA. ADA, STD and other employment laws.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills – to include active listen, ability to consider varying views, options and perspectives.
• Must be able to work with a high degree of confidentiality and ethics.
• Follow and abide by Code of Ethics, Compliance Manual and all Company policies, guidelines and practices but also embody and set the standard for other employees.
• Must be able to create networks, such as local SHRM, to assist in maintain market awareness in best practices.
• This role requires being regularly on-site at Clarksburg campus. 
• Occasional domestic travel (IL, FL, MD, MA) to support other TDSI locations or subsidiaries or to support HR events.

The annualized pay range for this role is $73,999- $94,554 USD along with a target incentive compensation plan (ICP) of 5%. The pay range provided is a good faith estimate representative of the experience level for the role described above.  TDSI considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

For specific questions about this job posting, candidates may contact talent acquisition at careers@thalesdsi.com.

Thales Defense & Security, Inc. is committed to non-discrimination as applicable under federal, state and local laws. We are an E-Verify Employer.

If you need an accommodation or assistance in order to apply for a position with Thales Defense & Security, Inc., please call Human Resources at 202-961-1016.

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