Location: Houston, TX (Clear Lake)
Company: Amentum Space Missions Division

Explore the Future. Empower the Workforce.

Are you passionate about human space exploration and supporting the people who make discoveries possible? Do you thrive in fast‑paced, mission‑critical environments where your leadership directly enables innovation and exploration on Earth and beyond?

Amentum NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider partners with NASA across multiple U.S. centers to advance deep‑space exploration. The Human Resources Manager plays a critical role in ensuring our workforce is engaged, compliant, and positioned to deliver on these missions.

Position Overview

The Amentum Space Mission Division Human Resources Manager serves as an advisor to the Director of the Enterprise Operations and provides leadership across all Human Resources functions. This role oversees the full employee lifecycle while ensuring compliance with company policies, labor laws, and government‑contracting requirements.

This position leads a team of HR professionals across Learning & Development, Benefits, Employee Relations, and Talent Acquisition, delivering high‑quality HR services in support of NASA programs.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic HR Leadership

• Advise executive leadership on workforce strategy, employee relations, and labor law compliance
• Design and implement HR programs aligned with business and contract requirements
• Lead departmental planning, performance metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives

Compensation, Performance & Compliance

• Administer compensation programs and conduct market and equity analyses
• Oversee performance management processes and job description governance
• Ensure compliance with federal and state labor laws and government contract obligations

Service Contract Act (SCA) Administration

• Lead SCA compliance, including wage determinations, classifications, and health and welfare benefits
• Serve as the HR authority on SCA matters and compliance risk mitigation
• Partner with Payroll and Business Operations to ensure accurate pay and contract alignment

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Management

• Oversee full‑cycle recruitment for exempt, non‑exempt, wage‑determined, and temporary employees
• Partner with Hiring Managers on workforce planning, selection, and onboarding
• Analyze career pathing and exit data to inform workforce strategies

Benefits & Employee Programs

• Oversee benefits administration, enrollment activities, and issue resolution
• Ensure employees receive timely, accurate support throughout their employment lifecycle

Labor Relations & CBA Management

• Serve as primary HR liaison for union relationships
• Lead CBA administration, negotiations, renewals, grievance resolution, and compliance

Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead, mentor, and develop HR staff
• Partner cross‑functionally with Payroll, Business Operations, Legal, and Contracts
• Represent HR in leadership forums and cross‑functional initiatives

Minimum Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree with 12 years of related experience; OR
• Master’s degree with 10 years; OR
• PhD with 6 years
• Demonstrated people‑leadership experience

Core Competencies

• Strong knowledge of labor and employment law
• Minimum 8 years of full‑cycle talent acquisition experience
• Proven leadership, communication, and decision‑making skills
• Advanced HRIS and Microsoft Office proficiency
• Experience in government contracting and Service Contract Act administration strongly preferred

Why Join Our Team?

In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also have:

• Excellent personal and professional career growth
• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable
• Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
• Much, much more!

For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit www.wehavespaceforyou.com

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position.
• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.

Essential Functions

Work Environment

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.

Physical Requirements

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).

Equipment and Machines

Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).

Attendance

Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

Other Essential Functions

Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

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Compensation Details:

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed,  marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.