What Does the Direct Hire Human Resources Manager Job in Killeen, TX Require?
Published on: Sep 26, 2025
By Frontline Source Group, Human Resources Recruiting Team
Updated on: Sep 2, 2026
A respected government contractor in Killeen, TX with over 20 years supporting clients across the U.S. and abroad is hiring a Human Resources Manager on a direct hire basis to lead labor relations, collective bargaining, Service Contract Act compliance, talent strategy, and HR operations. Frontline Source Group, with 5,619 plus placements, is recruiting for the role. Every direct hire Frontline places, including this one, is backed by the 5-Year Placement Warranty, 20 times the 90-day industry standard guarantee.
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What are the details of this Human Resources Manager opening in Killeen, TX?
The client is a government contractor headquartered in Killeen, home to Fort Cavazos, that has supported federal clients in the U.S. and abroad for more than 20 years. It is adding a Human Resources Manager to lead HR strategy, labor relations, and compliance for a growing team of professionals. The role is full-time, direct hire, and hands-on across collective bargaining, employee engagement, talent acquisition, and federal employment law.
What will the Human Resources Manager be responsible for?
- Lead HR strategy, labor relations, and compliance for a growing team of professionals, with hands-on leadership in labor relations, collective bargaining, employee engagement, talent acquisition, and federal employment law compliance
- Serve as the primary point of contact for labor relations, grievance administration, and collective bargaining agreements
- Partner with leadership to drive HR and talent strategies around recruitment, retention, and succession planning
- Lead HR operations, including compensation, benefits, training, compliance, and employee relations
- Support talent acquisition and workforce planning for managerial, exempt, and professional roles
- Confirm compliance with SCA, FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEO, and other federal labor law requirements
- Oversee onboarding, compliance training, and security clearance processes to support federal contracts
- Participate in audits, investigations, and external reviews to maintain labor law compliance
- Coach, develop, and mentor HR staff
What background and certification does the client require?
- 5 plus years of HR experience in a government contracting environment with at least 3 years in labor relations and union environments
- Strong knowledge of the Service Contract Act, Collective Bargaining Agreements, and federal labor law compliance
- Proven experience in labor negotiations, grievance administration, and dispute resolution
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field required
- PHR, SHRM-CP, SPHR, or SHRM-SCP certification required
- Proficiency with HRIS systems and the Microsoft Office suite
- Strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills
What benefits does the client offer?
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Employee assistance program
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
Salary is discussed directly with a Frontline Source Group recruiter, and candidates never pay a fee to Frontline Source Group.
Who should apply for this Killeen Human Resources Manager job?
This opening fits HR managers, labor relations managers, and senior HR business partners who have worked inside a federal contractor and have run grievances, negotiations, and collective bargaining agreements under the Service Contract Act. HR leaders who have supported cleared workforces near Fort Cavazos or other installations and understand onboarding and security clearance workflows will recognize the day-to-day scope.
Do I need union and Service Contract Act experience?
Yes. The client requires at least 3 years in labor relations and union environments within a 5 plus year government contracting HR background, along with strong Service Contract Act and Collective Bargaining Agreement knowledge. A PHR, SHRM-CP, SPHR, or SHRM-SCP certification and a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field are also required. Commercial HR generalists without federal contract and union exposure do not meet the profile as written.
What does the compliance side of the role look like?
The Human Resources Manager confirms compliance with the SCA, FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEO, and other federal labor law requirements, oversees onboarding, compliance training, and security clearance processes that support federal contracts, and participates in audits, investigations, and external reviews. That work runs alongside compensation, benefits, training, and employee relations leadership and mentoring the HR staff.
How do you apply for this Human Resources Manager role through Frontline Source Group?
Submit your resume through the Frontline Source Group How to Apply page at frontlinesourcegroup.com/how-to-apply.html. Reference the Human Resources Manager, Killeen, TX direct hire so a Frontline Source Group recruiter on the human resources desk can route your profile to the right search.
What happens after you submit your application?
A Frontline Source Group recruiter reviews your government contracting and labor relations background against the client requirements and reaches out to qualified candidates to talk through the role, compensation, and reporting structure. If the client requests an interview, candidates receive preparation guidance from the interview instructions page at frontlinesourcegroup.com/interview-instructions.html.
How can Central Texas employers request HR recruiting?
Government contractors and other Central Texas employers who need HR managers, labor relations leaders, HR business partners, or HR directors on a direct hire, contract-to-hire, or contract basis can submit a request at frontlinesourcegroup.com/employer-request-form.html and review engagement models at frontlinesourcegroup.com/pricing.html. The Waco office is profiled at frontlinesourcegroup.com/waco.html, the Austin office at frontlinesourcegroup.com/austin.html, and the national human resources practice at frontlinesourcegroup.com/human-resources.html.
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Why work with Frontline Source Group for HR jobs in Central Texas?
Frontline Source Group was founded in Dallas in 2004 and operates 32 plus offices nationwide with 5,619 plus completed placements and a 98.94% executive retention rate. Every direct hire placement carries the 5-Year Placement Warranty described at frontlinesourcegroup.com/5year-placement-guarantee.html, 20 times the 90-day industry standard guarantee. Candidates can see recently filled Texas roles at frontlinesourcegroup.com/recent-placements.html.
Frequently Asked Questions: Human Resources Manager Direct Hire in Killeen, TX
What does the Human Resources Manager do in this Killeen, TX role?
The Human Resources Manager leads HR strategy, labor relations, and compliance for a government contractor in Killeen, Texas: serving as the primary contact for grievances and collective bargaining agreements, partnering with leadership on recruitment, retention, and succession planning, running compensation, benefits, training, and employee relations, supporting workforce planning, overseeing onboarding and security clearance processes for federal contracts, participating in audits and investigations, and mentoring HR staff.
Is the Killeen Human Resources Manager job direct hire or contract?
This is a direct hire position. The Human Resources Manager joins the client's payroll as a permanent employee with a full benefits package, and the placement is backed by the Frontline Source Group 5-Year Placement Warranty.
What HR experience does the government contractor require?
The client requires 5 plus years of HR experience in a government contracting environment, including at least 3 years in labor relations and union environments, with strong knowledge of the Service Contract Act, Collective Bargaining Agreements, and federal labor law, and proven experience in labor negotiations, grievance administration, and dispute resolution.
Is an HR certification required for this role?
Yes. A PHR, SHRM-CP, SPHR, or SHRM-SCP certification is required, along with a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field.
Do I need Service Contract Act and union experience to apply?
Yes. Service Contract Act knowledge and at least 3 years in labor relations and union environments are stated requirements, not preferences. HR managers from commercial employers without collective bargaining or federal contract experience do not meet the requirement as written.
Is the Human Resources Manager role on-site in Killeen?
The role is based at the client's Killeen, Texas operation. Labor relations, grievance administration, onboarding, and security clearance oversight are on-site responsibilities. Candidates in Killeen, Harker Heights, Temple, Belton, Copperas Cove, and the Fort Cavazos area are within a practical commute.
What type of employer is hiring the HR Manager in Killeen?
The client is a highly respected government contractor that has supported clients across the U.S. and abroad for over 20 years. Frontline Source Group does not publish client names on placement pages; a Frontline Source Group recruiter shares the client identity with candidates who advance in the process.
What benefits does the client offer the Human Resources Manager?
The client offers a 401(k), health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, paid time off, an employee assistance program, professional development assistance, and a referral program. Salary is discussed with a Frontline Source Group recruiter during the process.
How do I apply for the Human Resources Manager job in Killeen, TX?
Submit your application through the Frontline Source Group How to Apply page at frontlinesourcegroup.com/how-to-apply.html. A Frontline Source Group recruiter on the human resources desk reviews every submission against the client requirements and contacts qualified candidates to discuss next steps.
Does Frontline Source Group charge candidates a fee?
No. Candidates never pay a fee to Frontline Source Group. The hiring client pays a contingent placement fee for direct hire searches, which is described on the pricing page at frontlinesourcegroup.com/pricing.html.
What is the 5-Year Placement Warranty on this direct hire placement?
Every direct hire placement made by Frontline Source Group, including this Human Resources Manager role, is backed by the 5-Year Placement Warranty, 20 times the 90-day industry standard guarantee. Program details are published at frontlinesourcegroup.com/5year-placement-guarantee.html.
How can Central Texas employers hire HR leaders through Frontline Source Group?
Employers can submit a hiring request at frontlinesourcegroup.com/employer-request-form.html or contact the Frontline Source Group Waco office at (254) 870-0221, and review engagement models on the pricing page at frontlinesourcegroup.com/pricing.html. The Waco office is profiled at frontlinesourcegroup.com/waco.html and the human resources practice at frontlinesourcegroup.com/human-resources.html.
