Human Resources Manager (Defense)

TL;DR

Human Resources Manager (Defense): Launching and supporting people operations for a new manufacturing facility with an accent on workforce strategy, employee relations, and compliance for non-exempt workers. Focus on building a high-performing workforce, ensuring wage and hour law compliance, and managing rapid site expansion.

Location: Onsite in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. U.S. citizenship is required for future security clearance eligibility.

Company

hirify.global is an early-stage defense company focused on developing and delivering advanced defense systems with a high emphasis on technical excellence and execution.

What you will do

• Partner with site leadership to execute workforce strategies and coach managers to improve effectiveness and accountability.
• Lead complex employee relations, performance management activities, and conflict resolution.
• Oversee HR support for a large non-exempt manufacturing workforce, ensuring strict compliance with wage and hour laws.
• Drive rapid site expansion by managing hiring, onboarding, and workforce readiness objectives.
• Execute core HR programs including performance reviews, compensation, promotions, and policy administration.
• Ensure compliance with federal and New Mexico employment requirements to minimize organizational risk.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• 6+ years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• 3+ years supporting manufacturing, production, or distribution environments with non-exempt populations.
• Deep understanding of wage and hour laws affecting hourly employees.
• U.S. citizenship is required as the ability to obtain a U.S. government security clearance is mandatory.
• Strong experience coaching managers through investigations and corrective actions.

Nice to have

• Experience supporting a new facility launch or major site expansion.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated industries.
• Multi-state HR experience.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems such as Rippling, Workday, or UKG.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Meaningful long-term equity for all full-time employees.
• Four weeks of paid time off and ten company-paid holidays.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid parental leave and a $100 monthly fitness stipend.
• Onsite perks including catered meals and EV charging.