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The Senior Director of Human Resources is responsible for the leadership and direct daily supervision of an HR organization of approximately twenty-five staff members which includes current responsibilities for benefits, compensation, total rewards, people systems, people operations, and acquisition integrations. Also, this position works closely with the Talent Acquisition department to ensure there is coordination, communication, and collaboration between the Talent Acquisition/University Relations team and all others on the HR team.
Our HR Senior Director is experienced with high growth from both organic and acquisitive means and is quick to learn and promote our culture inside and out. Our organization serves both the government (state, county, local) and private industry, with a focus on private industry. As such, qualified candidates will have recent experience with a professional service provider with a focus on serving private industry clients.
To be successful and earn respect, this HR leader must appreciate and embrace our unique cultural values – especially those of entrepreneurship, results over process, and responsible freedom. Policy “enforcement” and creating formal structure for the sake of structure alone is not the focus of this HR position. Building and maintaining strong, in-person relationships with corporate leadership as well as with operations leadership is critical. The position has unlimited opportunity for growth and advancement with successful results and outcomes.
This position is based at their corporate headquarters in Reston, Virginia and is not a remote position. The position reports to the Chief People Officer.
Key Responsibilities
At the Operational and Company Level
- Understand the needs of Operations, the client and focus on ensuring HR is completely aligned and responding accordingly to those needs within all state and federal requirements, which is understood.
- Serve as trusted advisor to the Chief People Officer and welcome mentorship to be fully equipped for the future as part of succession planning.
Do the Work
- Collaborate with client (Operations) groups to fully learn the business, understand the issues facing management teams and employees and develop and execute action plans to address those issues within the fabric of the firm’s culture.
- Lead the HR department’s promotion of company culture by ensuring that HR policies, practices and programs align with our cultural values.
- Utilize HR metrics and analytics to help inform decision making and drive continuous improvement of the HR team and the company. Communicate effectively with senior company leadership to recommend continuous improvement.
- Provide oversight and direction on appropriate compensation and benefits programs to align with our culture and attract and retain top talent.
- Collaborate with legal counsel and other stakeholders to address compliance and risk management issues.
Success Metrics and Competencies
Ideal candidate will consistently demonstrate......
- Culture driven.
- Total Team Player and Coach
- Competent Professional
- Visible, Respected Leadership
- Approachable, exuding positive behavior.
- Act with a sense of urgency and responsiveness.
- Self-starter
- Integrity Driven
- Problem Solver
- Big Picture Thinker that executes plan
- Recognizes others for contributions.
- Accepts & Takes Responsibility
- Thinks and behaves like an entrepreneur.
Education, Work Experience, Licensure/Certifications, and Technical Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Human Resources or related discipline.
- Ten or more (10+) years of HR-related experience with at least five (5) years at the director level.
- Five or more (5+) years in HR in private industry, preferably in an AEC consulting environment or other professional services.
- Building and maintaining strong, in-person relationships with corporate leadership as well as with operations leadership is critical.
- Experience providing direction to an HR organization of ten or more.
- In-depth experience in at least one functional area of HR.
- Experience using UKG a plus.
- Working knowledge of iCIMS for recruiting and the management of firm talent a plus.
Must-Haves
10+ years broad HR experience - Total rewards, Benefits, Acquisition integration. HR operations
5+ years at director level and above
Experience managing a team of at least 10
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $200,000.00 - $240,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Experience managing a team of at least 10
- Ten or more (10+) years of HR-related experience with at least five (5) years at the director level.
- Five or more (5+) years in HR in private industry, preferably in an AEC consulting environment or other professional services.
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- Human resources management: 10 years (Required)
- Total rewards, Benefits, Acquisition integration.: 10 years (Required)
- HR operations: 10 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Professional In Human Resources (Required)
Location:
- Reston, VA (Required)
Work Location: On the road
