HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER - NSS

Nova Space Solutions, LLC (NSS) is a joint venture between Wolf Creek Federal Services, Inc. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chugach Government Solutions, LLC) and Amentum Technology, Inc. When you join NSS, you also become a part of a proud legacy of supporting missions while sustaining culture.

The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, Chugach Government Solutions, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, has been supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years. We are proud to have built, and continue to foster, an incredibly talented team spanning across the globe in hundreds of different fields - each team member proud to serve our country with first-class business services, while also making a difference for our Chugach shareholders.

Empowering employees is a part of our core, and that focus is one of the ways we build and foster high-performing teams. We empower our employees through competitive compensation and benefits package, professional growth opportunities, truthful communication, and more!

If you are looking for an opportunity to serve something bigger than yourself; if you want your day job to be one that creates meaningful value; if you are looking for an environment that highly values employees and respects individual differences - then Nova Space Solutions may be the right fit for you!

The Human Resources Manager ensures alignment of all personnel policies and procedures with corporate standards and full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. This role oversees key HR functions including compensation and benefits, affirmative action and EEO compliance, training, employee relations, recruitment, performance and conduct management, return-to-work programs, FMLA, and workers' compensation. In unionized environments, the HR Manager also manages labor relations, ensures compliance with collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), and supports grievance and arbitration processes. This position supervises HR staff and serves as a stp btrategic partner to leadership.

Location: This position reports to the Stennis Space Center location or the Michoud Assembly Facility.

Work Model: Onsite/In-Office

Essential Duties & Job Functions:

• Collaborate with leadership to shape and strengthen organizational culture in alignment with core values and mission.
• Serve as a bridge between HR and business operations, adapting corporate initiatives to local needs and compliance requirements.
• Partner with corporate HR to deliver solutions in Total Rewards, Performance Management, Talent Development, Workforce Planning, and HR Analytics.
• Lead full-cycle recruitment in partnership with local leadership, including job scoping, candidate sourcing, selection, and onboarding.
• Leverage recruitment tools and strategies to attract top talent and meet workforce needs.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with employees, union representatives, government customers, and internal stakeholders.
• Interpret and apply union contracts across departments.
• Serve as HR liaison to union leadership, facilitating communication and dispute resolution.
• Support grievance and arbitration processes in accordance with CBAs.
• Conduct investigations and resolve employee relations issues with professionalism and consistency.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including SCA, DBA, and CBA wage and benefit provisions.
• Maintain personnel files and coordinate HR audits to ensure readiness for inspections and reporting.

Mandatory:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business, Organizational Development, or related field (or 4 additional years of HR experience in lieu of degree).
• Minimum 10 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 3 years in an HR Business Partner role.
• Proven experience supporting large-scale HR programs across talent management, succession planning, performance management, total rewards, and leadership development.
• Strong relationship-building skills with a customer-centric approach.
• Business acumen with the ability to balance strategic thinking and tactical execution.
• Skilled in influencing senior leaders, managing ambiguity, and prioritizing across complex environments.
• Demonstrated success in managing projects through full lifecycle (design, development, implementation).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex issues clearly and facilitate effective decision-making.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen. This position will require a U.S. government security clearance.

Preferred:

• Experience in unionized environments and labor relations.
• Proficiency in HR systems such as Dayforce, ADP, Workday, or similar platforms.
• Active security clearance.
• PHR or SHRM certification

Working Conditions:

• This job operates in a professional indoor office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Requirements:

• This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to bend and stand as necessary.

Reasonable Accommodation:

CGS will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Chugach Government Solutions or any of its subsidiaries, please email ada@chugachgov.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
Chugach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic factors, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.