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Reston, Virginia, United States
Hybrid
MetroStar is seeking a seasoned People Operations Manager to play a critical leadership role across our People & Culture function. This position will serve as a strategic business partner to a business unit(s), enabling teams to thrive while driving forward our people-first culture and ensuring compliance with federal contracting regulations. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in employee relations, people operations, compensation, and learning and professional development, along with experience influencing senior stakeholders and scaling people operations for a complex workforce.
What you’ll do:
People Business Partner Support
• Act as a strategic advisor and business partner to assigned business unit(s), including operations, delivery, and technical teams.
• Provide consultative support to leaders on workforce planning, performance management, organizational design, and engagement.
• Translate business needs into solutions that align with both team goals and MetroStar’s people strategy.
• Foster a culture of accountability, inclusion, and high performance across supported units.
Employee Relations & Compliance
• Lead and resolve sensitive employee relations matters with objectivity, empathy, and alignment to policy and legal standards.
• Conduct investigations, draft documentation, and guide managers through corrective actions, terminations, and appeals.
• Ensure full compliance with employment laws, MetroStar policy, and government contracting-specific requirements (e.g., EEO, OFCCP, SCA).
• Identify trends and proactively address workplace culture or morale issues through training, process refinement, or coaching.
Compensation & Workforce Compliance
• Partner with stakeholders to manage compensation strategies that align with organization’s pay philosophy.
• Conduct benchmarking and pay reviews; ensure pay practices remain competitive and compliant.
• Support pricing and labor category alignment during proposal development and contract transitions Learning & Professional Development
• Partner with stakeholders to create development plans for key roles and career phases
• Monitor participation and assess the impact of training and certification programs
People Operations & Analytics
• Oversee core HR processes including onboarding, offboarding, HRIS data integrity, and employee documentation management.
• Help prepare for internal and external audits, DCAA reviews, and other compliance inspections.
• Partner cross-functionally with Talent Acquisition, IT, Security, and Finance to deliver seamless employee experiences.
• Leverage AI-enabled HR tools and people analytics to improve process efficiency, identify workforce trends, support decision-making, and ensure responsible, compliant use of employee data.
What you’ll need to succeed:
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (Master’s or SPHR/SHRM-SCP a strong plus).
• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, including 4+ years in an employee relations leadership role and 2+ years supporting federal contracts.
• Direct experience supporting business units as a Business Partner.
• Proven compensation experience, especially within the constraints of government contracting (e.g., SCA, exempt/non-exempt labor).
• Strong familiarity with OFCCP, EEO, and labor classification requirements.
• Demonstrated success in building or supporting professional development and training frameworks.
• Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• High emotional intelligence, strong ethical judgment, and a track record of discretion.
• Experience implementing AI-enabled HR technologies and applying data-driven insights to improve people operations while maintaining compliance, privacy, and ethical standards.
SALARY RANGE: $92,000 - $125,000
The salary range for this position is determined based on qualifications, skills, and relevant experience. The final salary offered will be determined based on several factors including:
Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled; candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible for full consideration.
Additional Compensation: This role may also be eligible for bonuses and/or additional incentives based on individual and company performance.
Benefits: All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our benefits programs:
Like we said, we are big fans of our people. That’s why we offer a generous benefits package, professional growth, and valuable time to recharge. Learn more about our company culture code and benefits. Plus, check out our accolades.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
What we want you to know:
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
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