Black River Systems Company, Inc. is an established, employee-owned engineering firm headquartered in Utica, NY. We specialize in advanced research and development for the U.S. Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and commercial customers. We are seeking an experienced Human Resources professional to join our growing HR team. Depending on the selected candidate's experience, qualifications, and demonstrated leadership capability, this position may be filled at the Human Resources Manager or Deputy Director of Human Resources level. Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, this position will lead day-to-day HR operations, translate HR strategy into consistent company-wide programs and processes, provide guidance to employees and managers, and direct the work of HR support staff. At the Deputy Director level, the position will also serve as the Director's primary operational deputy, assume greater responsibility for complex employee relations and organizational initiatives, and represent the HR function with executive leadership as appropriate. The successful candidate will be comfortable working independently, exercising sound judgment, improving processes, and adapting to the changing needs of a growing, multi-state organization. Position Responsibilities: Partner with the Director of Human Resources and executive leadership to implement company-wide HR priorities, workforce initiatives, and organizational programs. Serve as the operational lead for day-to-day HR activities and provide work direction, prioritization, and quality review for HR Coordinator responsibilities. Manage the employee lifecycle, including recruiting, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, employee development, performance management, employment changes, and offboarding. Lead routine and moderately complex employee relations matters, coach managers on performance and policy issues, and escalate investigations, significant corrective actions, terminations, and other high-risk matters to the Director. At the Deputy Director level, independently handle a broader range of complex employee relations matters in coordination with the Director. Administer and continuously improve the company's performance management and employee evaluation processes, including schedules, manager guidance, completion tracking, and process consistency. Collaborate with the company's benefits broker to evaluate and administer employee benefit programs, including health and welfare benefits, retirement plans, disability programs, and workers' compensation; partner with Finance on cost, payment, and reconciliation activities. Administer and coordinate employee leave programs, including FMLA, applicable state paid family and medical leave programs, ADA accommodations, and related company policies, ensuring timely documentation and appropriate escalation of complex cases. Serve as a trusted resource to employees and managers regarding HR policies, employee relations, compensation, benefits, leave administration, and workplace concerns. Monitor changes to federal, state, and local employment laws and recommend policy, handbook, and process updates to the Director to maintain compliance across company locations. Draft, interpret, administer, and maintain HR policies, procedures, standard operating practices, and Employee Handbook content in coordination with the Director. Support compensation planning, salary administration, market benchmarking, internal equity reviews, and annual performance and compensation cycles; prepare analyses and recommendations for Director and executive review. Ensure employee and applicant records, HRIS information, and related documentation are complete, accurate, confidential, and compliant with applicable employment laws and government requirements. * Ensure compliance with applicable federal contractor HR requirements, including EEO, affirmative action, required reporting, and audit documen

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Deputy Director of Human Resources