Vice President, Human Resources

CTI and Associates, Inc. (CTI) is a provider of geotechnical and environmental consulting, engineering, remediation and construction services to federal, state, municipal and commercial clients across the United States. Our over 40 years of proven performance is a testament to CTI’s ability to understand the complex issues facing our clients – and to hire and retain some of the finest talent in the industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR strategies and programs that align with the company's mission and objectives, particularly within DOE, DoD, and commercial contract contexts.
• Identifies key performance indicators for the organization’s human resources and talent management functions; assesses the organization’s success and market competitiveness based on these metrics.
• Oversee the recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes, ensuring CTI attracts top talent for both government and commercial projects.
• Manage employee relations strategies, including conflict resolution, performance management, and career development, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and company policies.
• Design and implement competitive compensation and benefits programs to enhance recruitment efforts and employee satisfaction and retention.
• Ensure that HR policies comply with all federal, state, and local labor laws, as well as specific regulations related to government contracts, including security clearances and employment requirements for DoD and DOE contracts.
• Lead initiatives to improve organizational efficiency, effectiveness, and employee engagement through leadership development, succession planning, and training programs.
• Serve as a strategic partner to the executive team, advising on organizational design, workforce planning, and other human capital issues.
• Oversee the HR team, ensuring proper implementation of programs and initiatives, and provide mentorship to junior HR staff.
• Drafts and implements the organization’s staffing budget, as well as the budget for the Human Resources department.
• Leverage data and workforce analytics to guide decisions on employee performance, compensation, and engagement, and to provide executive-level reporting.
• Other reasonable directives, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Education, Experience and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (required).
• Professional certifications such as SPHR, SHRM-SCP (preferred).
• Minimum 15 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 7 years in a leadership role (required).
• Minimum 10 years of experience working with DOE, DoD, or similar government contracts (required).
• Expertise in HR laws, federal and state labor laws, and regulations, especially within government contracting frameworks (required).
• Thorough understanding of union contracts, Davis Bacon Act (DBA) and the Service Contract Act (SCA).
• Experience with ADP and Costpoint preferred.
• Experience managing HR for both onsite and remote teams.
• Must receive a satisfactory pre-hire drug screen and background check.

Skills and Competencies

• Exhibits CTI values.
• Safety and Quality First. We foster ownership and accountability for the highest level of safety and quality. We are committed to zero incidents and continually improving our performance based upon our successes, lessons learned and industry best practices.
• Integrity and Ethics. We treat our people, clients and partners with integrity and respect and operate with honesty and transparency.
• Our People. We are a compassionate and collaborative organization that truly values our people. We strive to recruit, encourage, challenge and empower our people to deliver high-quality, sustainable and cost-effective solutions while providing rewarding career opportunities at all levels.
• Teamwork. We assemble high-performing, cross-functional teams involving our people and partners to achieve our clients’ project goals and expectations.
• Innovation. We encourage and promote creative thinking that challenges the norm and brings about innovative solutions.
• Leadership: Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate HR teams and company employees.
• Communication: Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, able to influence and engage all levels of the organization.
• Organizational Development: Proven experience in leading organizational development, employee engagement, and succession planning initiatives.
• HR Technology: Strong understanding and ability to implement HRIS and other HR technologies to streamline HR processes and data management.
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to use data and analytics to guide HR strategies, decision-making, and reporting.
• Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with constantly evolving regulations and organizational needs.

CTI and Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CTI does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided upon qualifications, merit, and business need.