Human Resources Director

Human Resources Director

The HR Director will lead strategic human resources initiatives across global operations. This role is responsible for driving talent management, organizational development, and employee engagement while aligning HR practices with the company's mission and business goals.

Develop and execute global HR strategies that support business objectives.

Partner with executive leadership to shape organizational culture and workforce planning.

Lead succession planning, performance management, and leadership development programs.

Oversee recruitment strategies to attract top-tier talent across technical and corporate functions.

Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.

Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Collaborate with the Total Rewards team to design competitive compensation and benefits packages.

Ensure compliance with international labor laws and internal policies.

Oversee HR systems, data integrity, and reporting.

Ensure alignment with GDPR and other global regulatory frameworks.

Support organizational transformation initiatives including mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring.

Lead communication strategies during periods of change.

Essential Skills

13+ years in HR with large government contracting companies.

Experience working with C-level executives.

International experience.

Experience in companies with 2500 to 4000+ employees.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.

10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, preferably in a global tech or aerospace environment.

Proven success in strategic HR planning and execution.

Strong knowledge of international labor laws and HR best practices.

Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

Certifications such as SHRM-SCP or CIPD are a plus.

Work Environment

Hybrid work schedule with 3 days in the office located in a beautiful Tysons office.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of McLean, Virginia.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $150,000.00 - $175,000.00 / yr.

Health & Wellness

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Wellness programs and financial wellness support

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Financial Security

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401(k) retirement plan

Life & AD&D insurance

Disability benefits

Voluntary benefits like critical illness insurance and legal assistance

Work-Life Balance

Paid time off (PTO), holidays, and parental leave

Hybrid work model through SES|Flex

Fun employee events and wellbeing initiatives

Career Development

Educational reimbursement for degrees, certifications, and professional training

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in McLean, VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 3, 2025.

About Aston Carter :

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.