The Executive Director, Human Capital Management (HCM) serves as Odyssey’s senior strategic leader and people champion, responsible for shaping and advancing a cohesive Human Capital strategy that integrates Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, and organizational development under one mission-driven vision. Anchored in Odyssey’s core objectives—Enhanced Employee Care, Exceptional Contract Performance, and Organizational Excellence—this leader will cultivate a culture of care, commitment, ambition, and respect that scales across business groups, functions, and global locations.

This position will oversee the transformation of traditional HR and Talent Acquisition operations into a unified, forward-looking Human Capital function that strengthens organizational capability, fosters workforce engagement, and drives measurable business outcomes.

Duties include, but not limited to: 

Strategic Leadership and Integration

• Develop and execute a comprehensive Human Capital strategy that aligns with Odyssey’s business goals, values, and long-term growth priorities.
• Lead the integration of Human Resources and Talent Acquisition into a cohesive Human Capital organization—strategically aligning talent attraction, engagement, development, and retention.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and thought partner to Executive Leadership Team (ELT) on human capital strategies including organizational design, change management, workforce planning, leadership development, and succession planning.
• Define and articulate the vision for a world-class Human Capital function that supports operational excellence, organizational agility, and workforce well-being.

Talent Acquisition and Workforce Strategy

• Oversee the design and execution of a comprehensive Talent Acquisition strategy that supports Odyssey’s growth, mission, and diversity objectives.
• Lead efforts in workforce planning, forecasting, and pipeline development, ensuring alignment between future skill needs and business priorities.
• Advance Odyssey’s employer brand and candidate experience, leveraging data-driven insights to optimize recruiting performance and outcomes.
• Integrate TA systems (iCIMS) and analytics into the broader HCM technology ecosystem to enable efficiency, transparency, and measurable impact.
• Collaborate with business leaders to ensure equitable and inclusive hiring practices across all functions and levels.

Employee Experience and Organizational Culture

• Champion a positive, inclusive, and high-performing culture that reflects Odyssey’s values and enhances employee care.
• Lead initiatives that promote employee engagement, development, and well-being across all stages of the employee lifecycle.
• Oversee professional development, leadership training, and succession planning frameworks to cultivate future-ready leaders.
• Design and administer competitive total rewards programs—including executive compensation, merit planning, and benefits strategies—that attract and retain top talent.
• Partner with leadership to advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) as a fundamental organizational pillar.

Organizational Capability and Performance Excellence

• Build a world-class Human Capital function that drives measurable business value through strategic workforce design, leadership development, and organizational performance.
• Lead large-scale organizational change initiatives that strengthen adaptability, collaboration, and efficiency.
• Leverage HRIS (UKG) and related systems to enable data-driven decision-making, analytics, and operational excellence.
• Establish key metrics to assess organizational health, engagement, and performance; translate insights into actionable improvement plans.
• Promote cohesion across business groups through standardized processes, clear governance, and a strong partnership model between HR, TA, and operational leaders.

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• Master’s degree or MBA strongly preferred.

Years of Experience: 

• Extensive, progressive experience (typically 15+ years) in Human Capital, HR, or People leadership roles, including at least 10 years in senior or enterprise-level positions.

Technical Skills:

• Demonstrated success leading and scaling integrated HR and Talent Acquisition functions in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
• Proven experience in change management, organizational design, and workforce transformation.
• Expertise in compensation strategy, benefits administration, and executive incentive design.
• Track record of implementing talent management, leadership development, and succession planning programs that build organizational capability.
• Experience with HR and recruiting technology platforms (e.g., UKG, iCIMS) and the use of analytics to guide strategy and measure results.
• Strong background in developing, mentoring, and empowering high-performing teams.

Interpersonal Skills:

• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all organizational levels.
• Strong business acumen and systems-thinking mindset, linking people strategy to business performance.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity, lead through change, and make data-informed decisions.
• Deep commitment to Odyssey’s values of Commitment, Ambition, and Respect, and to fostering a culture of care, collaboration, and excellence.
• Proven ability to coach, mentor, and build trust-based relationships that drive engagement and accountability.
• Courageous leadership style—skilled at addressing conflict constructively, finding common ground, and facilitating growth.

Additional Information

Location: Odyssey Corporate Office, Wakefield, MA

Travel: 20%

Remote, Onsite, or Hybrid: Hybrid (onsite at least three days per week; limited flexibility may be considered)

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Odyssey Systems 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

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.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, Tricare supplement, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, employee assistance program, learning and development benefit, paid time off, and holidays.

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