United States Senate · 8 hours ago
Human Resources Director
USA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$159K/yr - $228K/yr
10+ years expThe United States Senate is seeking a Human Resources Director to provide executive-level leadership for the Human Resources Department. This role involves strategic planning, managing HR operations, and advising senior leadership on HR policies and practices.
GovernmentNational SecurityNon Profit
Responsibilities
Provide executive-level leadership to the Human Resources Department and ensure that human resource programs, policies, and practices meet the requirements of the Secretary of the Senate and of the institution of the Senate
Serve as the business owner of Secretary of the Senate HR information systems providing oversight of system requirements, roadmaps, and implementation to meet operational needs
Provide assistance, coordination, guidance, and recommendations to the Secretary, the Executive Office leadership team, and department directors on sensitive and confidential human resources related issues
Plan, secure approval of, and follow through on comprehensive long-term strategies, goals, objectives, and operational needs
Drive employee awareness of and engagement with organizational policies and human resources programs and services
Provide executive-level management of new and ongoing projects and programs, to include the implementation, tracking, measurement, and quality controls thereof
Monitor projects, initiatives, and day-to-day functions and responsibilities controlled by, assigned to the Human Resources Department
Analyze, interpret, and synthesize information to inform organizational decision-making; provide recommendations for improvements, modifications, and/or enhancements to assure responsiveness to changing requirements
Assign, oversee, and monitor the development, implementation, and modification of internal workplace policies, standards, procedures, practices, as well as training and communication programs and plans
Appropriately addresses employee conflicts and disciplinary matters
Ensure full organizational compliance with applicable privacy and confidentiality requirements
Perform other official duties and special projects as assigned
Maintain current knowledge of the Human Resources office’s Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and Continuity of Operations (COOP) plan and participate in periodic exercises and drills
Provide all customers with the highest level of customer service
Qualification
Required
Work requires a bachelor's degree in human resources management or a related field (advanced degree preferred)
ten years of experience in professional, executive-level human resources management and development
progressively responsible professional human resources experience which provides the following knowledge, abilities, and skills
Knowledge of effective use of employee performance plans and evaluations, coaching and mentoring techniques, and addressing employee conflicts and disciplinary actions
Skill in strategic planning, project management, program implementation, coordination, and management, and budget formulation and execution (personnel and program)
Ability to work effectively with all levels of management and the ability to effectively counsel and influence senior leadership
Strong business acumen with the ability to understand how human resources programs contribute to meeting organizational goals
Ability to develop, implement, and champion new strategic initiatives through effective change management practices
Ability to develop, implement, and maintain internal workplace policies, standards, procedures, and practices
Ability to establish and maintain administrative, quality control, and measurement criteria and processes
Skill in consultation, facilitation, and presentation
Ability to exercise discretion and ensure data protection and confidentiality
Knowledge of human capital strategies and human resources functional areas including hiring, employee engagement, performance management, workforce planning
Ability to analyze data and information
Knowledge of and ability to apply strategic communication methods and principles
Demonstrated experience with human resources administration in a legislative, governmental, or similarly complex institutional environment
Ability to use computer and relevant software programs for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, course management, and scanning
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Preferred
advanced degree preferred
Basic knowledge of the Senate as an institution preferred, with a desire and willingness to learn more about the legislative process, as well as the history and operation of the Senate
human resources certification through SHRM or another program is preferred
Company
United States Senate
United States Senate is a legislative chamber in the bicameral legislature of the United States of America. It is a sub-organization of The United States Congress.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Amy Klobuchar
Chair of the Senate Rules Committee
Chuck Schumer
Chair of the Senate Democratic Caucus
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