TACOM: Senior Human Resources Manager (Contingency)

Program Overview

The U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM) sustains the Army’s mission to develop, acquire, field, and sustain ground combat, tactical, and support systems across their lifecycle. The program supports operational readiness, reliability, and safety of automotive and ground support equipment critical to Army operations.

Under this contract, personnel provide maintenance, repair, overhaul, and sustainment support in accordance with Army technical manuals, safety standards, and performance requirements.

About Trinzic

Trinzic is a future independent company being created through the planned spin-off of KBR’s Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. The organization will launch as a global company with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world.

Candidates who join the KBR Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.

Role Summary

The Senior Human Resources Manager provides strategic leadership, direction, and oversight for all human resources functions supporting a large, geographically dispersed workforce. This role partners with business and operational leadership to develop and execute people strategies that support organizational objectives, workforce readiness, employee engagement, talent management, labor relations, and regulatory compliance.

The role leads HR operations, employee and labor relations, workforce planning, talent acquisition support, organizational development, succession planning, and compliance initiatives. As a trusted advisor to senior leadership, the Senior HR Manager develops and implements HR programs, policies, and processes that drive operational effectiveness and support business growth.

This position follows a hybrid work schedule and requires periodic travel to operational and customer sites as needed. This position is contingent upon award.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee execution of all human resources activities to ensure alignment with business objectives and workforce requirements.
• Provide strategic HR leadership and guidance to senior management across workforce planning, talent management, succession planning, employee engagement, organizational effectiveness, and labor relations.
• Develop and implement HR strategies, programs, and initiatives aligned to organizational goals and operational success.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on employee relations, labor relations, performance management, organizational change, and workforce planning matters.
• Lead and develop HR personnel by coaching, mentoring, and directing the team to ensure effective HR service delivery.
• Partner with leadership to develop workforce plans supporting current and future operational requirements.
• Oversee employee relations activities, including investigations, corrective actions, disciplinary proceedings, complaints, ethics concerns, and conflict resolution.
• Lead labor relations efforts, including collective bargaining agreement interpretation, grievance administration, union engagement, and labor-management communications.
• Develop and implement employee engagement strategies and action plans to strengthen retention, morale, and organizational culture.
• Support succession planning, leadership development, talent assessment, and employee development initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws, labor regulations, company policies, and contractual requirements.
• Develop and deliver HR-related training for managers and employees, including leadership development, employee relations, labor relations, and performance management.
• Monitor workforce metrics and HR analytics to identify trends, assess organizational effectiveness, and support business decisions.
• Partner with Recruiting, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, Legal, and other stakeholders to ensure integrated HR support.
• Oversee records management, reporting, and documentation requirements to maintain compliance and support audit readiness.
• Support employee mobility, onboarding, staffing, workforce transitions, and operational staffing initiatives.
• Provide timely updates and recommendations to senior leadership on workforce risks, employee concerns, labor issues, and HR priorities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance HR processes, employee experience, and organizational performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive Human Resources experience, including at least 5 years in a senior HR leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience supporting unionized workforces, including labor relations, collective bargaining agreement administration, grievance management, labor-management relations, and union engagement.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience conducting employee relations investigations, preparing case documentation, and developing recommendations for senior leadership.
• Experience developing and executing workforce planning, succession planning, and talent management strategies.
• Experience coaching and developing managers and senior leaders.
• Experience designing and implementing employee engagement initiatives and action plans.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. employment laws, labor relations practices, and HR compliance requirements.
• Experience leading HR functions and teams across multiple locations.
• Experience supporting recruiting, onboarding, staffing, workforce planning, and employee lifecycle management.
• Experience developing compensation recommendations and supporting organizational design initiatives.
• Strong business acumen and ability to align HR strategy with organizational objectives.
• Proven leadership, project management, process improvement, and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms, including Workday or similar systems.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to obtain or maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (as required).
• U.S. citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

• SHRM-SCP, SHRM-CP, SPHR, PHR, or other advanced HR certification.
• Experience supporting government services, defense, logistics, engineering, manufa

Location

• Houston, Texas
• Red River Army Depot, Texas