Director of Human Resources
 Odyssey Systems Consulting Group | |||||||||||||||
life insurance, paid time off, 401(k)
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 United States, Massachusetts, Wakefield | |||||||||||||||
| 201 Edgewater Drive (Show on map) | |||||||||||||||
 Jun 25, 2026 | |||||||||||||||
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Director of Human Resources Job Locations
US-MA-Wakefield | US-OH-Beavercreek
Position Summary Odyssey is seeking an experienced and peoplecentered Director of Human Resources to lead core HR functions and ensure highquality delivery of HR services across the organization. This role will strengthen HR's operational effectiveness during a period of growth and help ensure that HR processes, systems, and practices are consistent, compliant, and supportive of employees and managers. As Director of HR, you will oversee daily HR operations, manage and develop a small HR team, and ensure that HR programs-from employee relations to onboarding, compliance, and process improvement-are executed reliably and professionally. You will work closely with managers to support practical, daytoday people needs and ensure HR maintains a strong service mindset throughout the organization. You will balance strategic thinking with handson involvement, helping to improve HR processes while remaining close to the work. This role is ideal for a leader who enjoys building structure, elevating HR operations, supporting managers, and fostering a positive employee experience without owning enterprisewide businesspartnership strategy or organizational design at a VP scale. The ideal candidate brings sound judgment, strong operational capability, and a collaborative, approachable working style. You communicate clearly, build trust through competence, and thrive in environments where thoughtful systems and dependable execution make a meaningful difference. This is a fulltime hybrid role, with office preference for Wakefield, MA, however we will also consider Dayton, OH. There an inoffice expectation of Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Responsibilities Duties include, but not limited to:
Lead the Human Resources Business Partnership function, manage and provide direction to HRBP's across business groups, guidance and management of employee relations, and further strengthening and building the function into a cohesive operating model.
Qualifications Citizenship: Must be a US citizen Minimum Required Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development or related field. Masters degree in relevant field/MBA is preferred Years of Experience: At least eight (8) to ten (10) years of progressive HR experience including senior-level HRBP roles and leadership/people management experience in managing HRBP roles or teams. Certifications: SHRM certifications are preferred Technical Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Additional Information Location: Wakefield, MA (preferred) or Dayton, OH Travel: ~15% Remote, Onsite, or Hybrid: Hybrid, three days a week in office (Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday) #LI-MP1 Company Overview Odyssey is a world-class technical, engineering, and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem with airborne integration, ISR, C2, and warfighter readiness capabilities. Odyssey meets the military's operational needs by integrating layered defense systems from equipment, technology, and services to data, information, and business operations. We streamline defense acquisition and sustainment, engineering the technical battlefield with domain-specific proficiency to ensure lethality. Odyssey is dedicated to excellent contract execution, peak organizational performance, and fostering a workplace built on employee care. Odyssey is proud to live out our core values of commitment, ambition, and respect in our work and communities through OdysseyCares, a philanthropic group focused on giving back through direct donations, an employer match program, and volunteering events. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Please Note: Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications. This position is filled through continuous recruitment and will remain open until a sufficient pool of applications has been received. | |||||||||||||||