The HR Federal Public Sector Lead is responsible for leading core HR operations for NVIDIA’s Federal Public Sector Entity, ensuring compliance with U.S. federal, state, and local employment laws, as well as contractual and security requirements. This role oversees onboarding, employee lifecycle management, policy and handbook governance, and offboarding, while maintaining audit readiness and strong documentation standards. Partnering closely with Legal, Compliance, Security, Recruiting, Finance, Payroll, Benefits, and IT, the role builds and maintains scalable, compliant HR processes that support a consistent and effective employee experience within a regulated environment.
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What You’ll Be Doing:
HR Operations & Governance
Lead HR operational processes for the Federal Public Sector Entity
Establish and maintain compliant, scalable workflows and controls
Support audit readiness and documentation standards
Onboarding & Employee Lifecycle
Manage end-to-end onboarding aligned with regulatory, contractual, and security requirements
Oversee employee lifecycle events including transfers, role changes, and status updates
Ensure accurate documentation and compliance tracking
Policy & Handbook Management
Own and maintain the Federal Public Sector Employee Handbook
Partner with Legal, Security, and Compliance on policy updates and version control
Provide guidance on policy interpretation and application
Offboarding & Risk Management
Lead compliant separation processes and required documentation
Coordinate cross-functional activities for access removal and final pay processing
Identify process improvements that strengthen compliance and reduce risk
What we need to see:
10 years of progressive HR experience
Bachelors degree or equivalent experience
Experience supporting regulated environments (federal entity, government contractor, or public sector organization)
Experience with federal contractor compliance requirements
Familiarity with background screening, security protocols, or clearance-related requirements
Knowledge of U.S. employment law and regulatory standards
Experience managing complex, cross-functional processes
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ways to stand out from the crowd:
Background with Workday or other HRIS platforms
Experience scaling and improving HR operational processes
You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.
NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.