Human Resources Manager

Human Resources Manager – Federal Contracts / Contracts Liaison

Full-Time | On Site Location: Midwest City, OK Schedule: Monday – Friday | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Salary: $75,000 / yr.

Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Retirement Options, Paid Time Off, Paid Vacation, Paid Training, Professional Development Opportunities, & much more.

About DRTC

DRTC is committed to creating opportunities that empower individuals with disabilities through meaningful employment, training, and support services. We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager - Federal Contracts / Contracts Liaison - to lead HR operations supporting our federal contracts workforce while serving as a trusted advisor to leadership and a key liaison between HR and federal contract stakeholders.

Position Summary

The Human Resources Manager - Federal Contracts / Contracts Liaison is responsible for leading day-to-day human resources operations for DRTC's federal contracts division. This role oversees employee relations, talent management, compliance, workforce planning, onboarding, employee engagement, and HR program implementation while ensuring compliance with applicable federal and state employment laws and contract requirements.

As a strategic business partner, this position collaborates closely with federal contract managers and leadership teams to foster a positive workplace culture, support organizational objectives, and ensure effective HR service delivery across multiple contract locations.

Key Responsibilities

Human Resources Leadership

• Provide leadership and oversight of HR functions supporting federal contracts operations.
• Supervise and mentor the Human Resources Generalist.
• Partner with leadership on workforce planning, employee engagement, organizational development, and retention initiatives.
• Support agency-wide HR projects, policy implementation, and strategic initiatives.

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Development

• Lead recruiting efforts for federal contracts positions across all contract sites.
• Conduct candidate interviews and support hiring decisions.
• Manage onboarding and offboarding programs for federal contracts employees.
• Support training, leadership development, and workforce skill-building initiatives.
• Assist with succession planning and workforce development strategies.

Employee Relations & Organizational Culture

• Conduct workplace investigations and assist in resolving employee relations concerns.
• Coordinate disciplinary actions and escalate complex matters to senior HR leadership.
• Build strong partnerships with managers to improve employee engagement and workplace morale.
• Organize employee recognition, team-building, and engagement activities.
• Participate in Federal Contracts Leadership Summits and HR partnership meetings.
• Support a diverse, inclusive, and ethical workplace culture.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including:
• FLSA
• FMLA
• ADA
• EEO
• Service Contract Act (SCA)
• Participate in HR audits, reporting requirements, and policy reviews.
• Maintain required labor law postings at all contract locations.
• Coordinate annual Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) screenings for designated employees.
• Support benefits administration and serve as a point of contact for employee benefits inquiries.

Federal Contracts Liaison Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR liaison between DRTC and federal contract leadership.
• Support resolution of employee relations matters within federal contract operations.
• Assist in developing and delivering contract-specific employee training programs.
• Monitor workforce movement and staffing ratios to ensure contract compliance.
• Maintain and update federal contracts manuals, procedures, and documentation.
• Travel regularly to federal contract sites to provide HR support and oversight.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive Human Resources experience, including leadership or senior-level HR responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. employment laws, HR practices, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience conducting investigations, conflict resolution, and employee relations management.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality.

Preferred

• SHRM-CP certification.
• Experience supporting government or federal contract environments.
• Knowledge of disability employment programs and workforce inclusion initiatives.

Hiring Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid Oklahoma Driver's License required.
• Ability to pass background checks, reference checks, and pre-employment drug screening.
• Ability to obtain and maintain access credentials required by all federal contract sites.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• This position operates primarily in an office environment with regular travel to federal contract locations.
• The role requires prolonged computer use, effective communication, and movement between office and contract work sites.
• Occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds may be required.

Why Join DRTC?

At DRTC, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting a mission-driven organization dedicated to creating employment opportunities and improving lives. You'll work alongside passionate leaders while helping build an engaged, compliant, and high-performing workforce across our federal contract's operations.

Apply Today

If you are a strategic HR leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about compliance, employee engagement, and workforce development, we encourage you to apply and join our team.

DRTC is an EEO/Vet/Disability Employer