MetroStar is seeking a seasoned People Operations Manager to play a critical leadership role across our People & Culture function. This position will serve as a strategic business partner to a business unit(s), enabling teams to thrive while driving forward our people-first culture and ensuring compliance with federal contracting regulations. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in employee relations, people operations, compensation, and learning and professional development, along with experience influencing senior stakeholders and scaling people operations for a complex workforce.

What you’ll do

People Business Partner Support

• Act as a strategic advisor and business partner to assigned business unit(s), including operations, delivery, and technical teams.

• Provide consultative support to leaders on workforce planning, performance management, organizational design, and engagement.

• Translate business needs into solutions that align with both team goals and MetroStar’s people strategy.

• Foster a culture of accountability, inclusion, and high performance across supported units.

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Lead and resolve sensitive employee relations matters with objectivity, empathy, and alignment to policy and legal standards.

• Conduct investigations, draft documentation, and guide managers through corrective actions, terminations, and appeals.

• Ensure full compliance with employment laws, MetroStar policy, and government contracting-specific requirements (e.g., EEO, OFCCP, SCA).

• Identify trends and proactively address workplace culture or morale issues through training, process refinement, or coaching.

Compensation & Workforce Compliance

• Partner with stakeholders to manage compensation strategies that align with organization’s pay philosophy.

• Conduct benchmarking and pay reviews; ensure pay practices remain competitive and compliant.

• Support pricing and labor category alignment during proposal development and contract transitions Learning & Professional Development

• Partner with stakeholders to create development plans for key roles and career phases

• Monitor participation and assess the impact of training and certification programs

People Operations & Analytics

• Oversee core HR processes including onboarding, offboarding, HRIS data integrity, and employee documentation management.

• Help prepare for internal and external audits, DCAA reviews, and other compliance inspections.

• Partner cross-functionally with Talent Acquisition, IT, Security, and Finance to deliver seamless employee experiences.

• Leverage AI-enabled HR tools and people analytics to improve process efficiency, identify workforce trends, support decision-making, and ensure responsible, compliant use of employee data.

What you’ll need to succeed

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (Master’s or SPHR/SHRM-SCP a strong plus).

• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, including 4+ years in an employee relations leadership role and 2+ years supporting federal contracts.

• Direct experience supporting business units as a Business Partner.

• Proven compensation experience, especially within the constraints of government contracting (e.g., SCA, exempt/non-exempt labor).

• Strong familiarity with OFCCP, EEO, and labor classification requirements.

• Demonstrated success in building or supporting professional development and training frameworks.

• Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

• High emotional intelligence, strong ethical judgment, and a track record of discretion.

• Experience implementing AI-enabled HR technologies and applying data-driven insights to improve people operations while maintaining compliance, privacy, and ethical standards.

SALARY RANGE: $92,000 - $125,000

The salary range for this position is determined based on qualifications, skills, and relevant experience. The final salary offered will be determined based on several factors including:

The candidate's professional background and relevant work experience