Senior HR Manager

Union Technologies is reindustrializing America’s defense manufacturing base with a first-of-its-kind Factories-as-a-Stockpile™ model, integrating advanced robotics, manufacturing, and software into sovereign factory systems at scale. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, UNION is dedicated to restoring America’s industrial strength and guaranteeing deterrence for the century ahead.

We recently emerged from stealth with $50M in funding led by top-tier venture investors and strategic partners. Read more in our Press Release

Summary:

Union is looking for a battle-ready Senior HR Manager to lead from the front across both Human Resources and Talent Acquisition. You’ll be the backbone of our people infrastructure owning the legal, administrative, and compliance functions of HR while also driving high-velocity hiring across Manufacturing, Software, Robotics and Operations.

This dual-hat leader will balance discipline, process and speed. You’ll build systems that scale, enforce rigor in compliance and documentation, and partner directly with leadership to fuel our rapid growth. Expect to move fast, think strategically, and roll up your sleeves daily in a defense-critical, high-performance environment.

Key Responsibilities:

HR Operations & Compliance

• Manage and improve Union’s HR infrastructure ,policies, benefits, payroll, and compliance, scalable to 100+ employees.

• Maintain strict adherence to federal, state, and defense-related employment laws while ensuring clean documentation, accurate classification, and consistent HR practices.

• Ensure compliance with ITAR/EAR and export control regulations in hiring, personnel records, and facility access.

• Implement and maintain HRIS and record-keeping systems that support accuracy, security, and audit readiness.

• Manage employee relations, performance management, and investigations with fairness, confidentiality, and sound judgment.

• Manage compensation frameworks, oversee benefits administration, and payroll accuracy.

• Standardize onboarding, training, and performance reviews to drive consistency and accountability across teams.

• Partner with leadership to train managers on documentation, communication, and compliance best practices.

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Growth

• Partner with department heads to forecast hiring needs and drive end-to-end recruitment across technical and operational teams.

• Collaborate with the recruiting team to refine sourcing strategies, interview structure, and candidate experience.

• Maintain and report on hiring metrics, pipeline velocity, and workforce planning.

• Contribute to Union’s employer brand to attract elite technical and manufacturing talent.

Leadership & Culture

• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on people strategy, org design, and team development.

• Promote Union’s mission and values, reinforcing a culture of discipline, excellence, and purpose.

• Mentor and develop HR and recruiting team members to operate at a high professional standard.

Required Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in HR management or business operations with proven ownership of compliance, benefits, and employee relations.

• Experience in high-growth, technical, or industrial environments (manufacturing, robotics, defense, or advanced engineering preferred).

• Strong understanding of employment law, HR documentation, and workforce compliance.

• Familiarity with ITAR/EAR or other defense industry requirements a plus.

• Proven ability to recruit and scale teams rapidly in a competitive market.

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and data-driven in execution.

• Exceptional communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with HRIS and ATS systems (e.g., Rippling & Ashby).

• Prior experience leading both HR and talent acquisition functions simultaneously.

• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or PHR certification.

• Passion for reindustrialization and building America’s defense manufacturing backbone.

Work Environment:

Fast-paced industrial and office hybrid environment. Occasional travel to recruiting events or manufacturing sites.

Benefits:

Competitive salary + bonuses.
Full health, dental, and vision coverage.
Rapid growth opportunities as Union scales.

Join the mission. We'll handle the move.

Exceptional talent shouldn't be bound by geography. If you're ready to relocate to Dallas, TX and join us in reindustrializing America’s defense backbone, we'll make it easy—and for those who move quickly, additional incentives may be available.