Human Resources Manager - Employee Relations & Staff Development

Job ID: 18837

The Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking a Human Resources Manager who will oversee employee relations, training and professional development, and retention.  The HR Manager will lead and support practices that establish and reinforce SDL values:  Respect, Collaboration, Empower, Deliver. Join our team in our seventh decade of delivering mission success.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide leadership, guidance, and coaching for employee relations situations that foster a respectful, collaborative and accountable workplace culture
• Develop, manage, and identify training and professional development programs that ensure individual and program success
• Formalize SDL’s leadership development practices to build and grow current and future leaders
• Identify strategies and take actions that address skill gaps and/or future skills needed
• Lead SDL’s Employee Review process
• Train and coach managers, supervisors, and others involved in employee training and professional development efforts
• Supervise assigned employees which includes selection, mentoring, training, evaluating, rewarding, balancing workload, team building and other leadership functions
• Lead or support programs that support overall employee well-being and job satisfaction

• Must be a US citizen, lawful permanent resident of the US, or other US person
• BS in Human Resources or related field
• At least 10 years of progressive HR generalist experience
• Expert knowledge of employee relations and performance management, federal and state employment laws, training and professional development
• Proven ability to comprehend, interpret, and administer applicable laws, regulations, policies, and guidelines
• Proven history of designing and implementing effective training and professional development programs
• Working knowledge of staff recognition and retention
• Strong interpersonal skills that contribute to positive relationships within, and outside, the organization
• Excellent problem-solving skills to handle complex and sensitive situations with an ability to empathize while maintaining professional objectivity
• Experience conducting corporate internal investigations including intake, investigation, resolution and summary reports as well as strong written, verbal and listening skills across all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated ability to use data to make decisions and support course of action

• Masters degree in Human Resources
• Human Resources certification (i.e., SHRM, World at Work)

• Flexible work schedules that fit your style—every Friday off, every other Friday off, or simply traditional hours
• Generous paid leisure and sick leave, ensuring you never miss a special event
• Favorable company locations with average commute times of less than 15 minutes
• High-quality, low-cost health, dental, and life insurance
• A 14.2% employer retirement contribution into a 401(a) account—no matching required!
• Utah State University (USU) undergraduate tuition discounts of 50%, full reimbursement for graduate tuition, and free course audits for employees and dependents meeting eligibility requirements
• A great, highly educated team that works together to solve some of the most fascinating problems on (and off) our planet
• We are a growing company that maintains both a family feel and high retention rate with over 90% job satisfaction
• Relocation assistance available for most positions

SDL supports a variety of missions, including NASA’s vision to reveal the unknown for the benefit of humankind and the Department of Defense’s aim to protect our nation on the ground, in the air, and in space. Our sensors, satellites, software systems, and science and engineering play an essential role in some important missions you’ve heard of, and others you haven’t.

For questions or assistance with the application process or the DoD SkillBridge program, please contact employment@sdl.usu.edu.

EOE including Disability and Vet

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