Human Resources Manager, Ultra
Offers Annual Bonus – Performance Related
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3+ days a week in office
Defence and security systems
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Defence and security systems
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
Offers Annual Bonus – Performance Related
More information about location
3+ days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
To develop mission-critical solutions in support of a safer tomorrow.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field
- 8+ years of progressive HR experience, ideally in defense, aerospace, or manufacturing
- Demonstrated experience balancing strategic HR initiatives with tactical execution
- Strong knowledge of employee relations, employment law, and compliance requirements across multiple states
- Ability to build trust and credibility quickly with employees and leaders
- Strong communication, facilitation, and coaching skills
- Ability to obtain a US Government Security Clearance. US Citizenship required
Desirable
- SPHR/PHR and/or SHRM-CP certification, or willingness to obtain within 1 year
- Prior HR experience supporting defense or aerospace contractors
- Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting and presenting HR data
- Knowledge of Workday or similar HRIS
What the job involves
- By joining our Command, Control, Intelligence, and Encryption (C2I&E) business, you will be a member of a team dedicated to providing innovative solutions that streamline the preparation and execution of intricate, mission-critical operations
- We focus on enhancing situational awareness, tactical command and control, and seamless video data exchange capabilities within a dynamic, multi-domain environment
- Ultra I&C is seeking an HR Manager to support our growing U.S. workforce of 200 employees across five offices. Based in Austin, TX, this role will report directly to the VP of HR and work closely with our internal Talent Acquisition/HR Business Partner to drive people strategy, culture, and engagement across the organization
- Partner with the VP of HR and business leaders to deliver on HR priorities including talent management, performance management, employee engagement, and workforce planning
- Lead employee relations matters—conducting investigations, resolving concerns, and partnering with legal counsel when required
- Develop and manage HR processes, policies, and programs to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
- Support compensation, benefits, and wellness programs in alignment with company strategy
- Provide training, coaching, and development support to managers and employees
- Partner with internal TA/HRBP on recruiting and retention strategies to ensure competitive practices in key markets
- Monitor and analyze HR data, preparing reports and insights for leadership decision-making
- Drive culture and engagement initiatives across all five U.S. sites
- Travel to sites as needed
Our take
Ultra is a systems and sub-system provider specialising in solutions for the defence, security, critical detection, and control industries. The company comprises maritime, forensics, and energy divisions, an intelligence and communications division, and a unit working in Precision Control Systems for aerospace.
Ultra operates in the US, Canada, the UK, Australia and New Zealand, working with clients including the US Department of Defense, and BAE. In 2022, Ultra was acquired – to some controversy – by US private equity firm Advent International. Concerns about the sale of a UK defence firm to a foreign entity caused the government to get involved before the deal, only allowing the acquisition under a pile of conditions.
With this development, Ultra is said to be undergoing significant remodelling, and it will be interesting to see how it emerges.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
-4% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Employer Paid:
- Medical insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid maternity leave
- Paid paternity leave
- Disability insurance
- Flex schedule
- Robust PTO package
Company HQ
Marylebone, London, UK
Leadership
Simon Pryce
(CEO)Former CEO of BBA Aviation and GKN. They are now the CEO of RS Group.
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