Senior Human Resources Management Specialist

As a Senior Human Resources Management Specialist at OBXtek, essential skills include robust experience in civilian and military personnel management, particularly in Human Resource Management services relevant to government agencies. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and a minimum of 15 to 20 years of HR experience, including significant work with U.S. Air Force programs. Proficiency in executive support, governmental career advancement programs, and annual review processes is also valuable.

The primary responsibilities as a Senior Human Resources Management Specialist at OBXtek involve providing high-level personnel management and administrative support, particularly related to our U.S. Space Force projects. This includes managing HR functions, overseeing manpower management, and supporting executive officer duties while ensuring compliance with military and civilian HR standards.

To apply for the Senior Human Resources Management Specialist role at OBXtek, you must be a U.S. citizen with an active TS/SCI clearance or be TS/SCI eligible. Additionally, candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Human Capital Management or a related discipline and have extensive HR experience, ideally including work with U.S. Space Force programs.

OBXtek offers a robust benefits package for the Senior Human Resources Management Specialist position, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, matching 401K contributions, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. This focus on employee welfare underpins our commitment to a thriving work environment.

OBXtek is committed to the career advancement of our Senior Human Resources Management Specialists through access to relevant training opportunities and performance recognition awards. We encourage professional growth and development, ensuring our team members have the resources they need to advance in their careers.

When answering this question, provide specific examples of your work in military HR management, highlighting any projects or programs you supported. Discuss your understanding of military culture and how you've effectively navigated personnel management within that context.

To answer this question, outline your strategies for staying informed on government policies and regulations. Mention any tools or processes you use to maintain compliance and how you educate your team about these policies.

Discuss your approach to talent acquisition, including how you tailor strategies for attracting candidates in the defense sector. Highlight any experience you have with specific recruitment channels or programs and how you assess candidate qualifications.

Provide an overview of the performance management systems you have used. Discuss how you implement and monitor these systems to enhance employee performance and ensure they align with organizational goals.

Share a specific example of a conflict you resolved, emphasizing your communication and negotiation skills. Outline the steps you took to mediate the situation and the outcome, demonstrating your ability to foster teamwork.

Select a specific HR initiative that showcases your leadership skills. Discuss the rationale behind the initiative, the process you undertook, and the results it achieved, especially in terms of employee engagement or compliance.

Discuss current trends and challenges facing HR in government contracting, such as compliance with changing regulations or recruitment in a competitive market. Share your insights on how to effectively navigate these challenges.

Talk about your experience in assessing training needs, designing programs, and evaluating their effectiveness. Provide examples of how you’ve gathered feedback to continuously improve training initiatives.

Highlight methods you’ve successfully used to improve employee engagement. This could include surveys, one-on-one meetings, or team-building events. Emphasize how these methods have fostered a positive workplace culture.

Mention the industry resources, networks, or ongoing education forms that keep you updated on HR trends and changes in regulations. Highlight your commitment to professional development and staying informed to better support your organization.