Director of Human Resources

Robert Half is servicing a reputable non-profit organization in Washington, DC looking for a permanent Human Resources Director. The ideal candidate will act as an employee champion and a leader of change. You will plan, develop, organize, implement, direct and evaluate the organization's human resource function and performance.

• Provide overall leadership and guidance by overseeing talent acquisition, employee career development, succession planning, retention programs, training and leadership development
• Function as a strategic, human capital business advisor to the senior management team
• Develop initiatives, policies and programs to complement existing practices and create consistency across the organization
• Oversee benefit and compensation plans to ensure cost efficiencies and attractiveness to retain top talent
• Strategically rethink the system of regular staff performance evaluations, from organizational competencies to feedback, and day to day manager/supervisee utilization, guiding the incorporation of the process into HRIS system, and provide guidance to managers to enhance the effectiveness of the evaluation process
• Collaborate with CFO and COO on compensation and benefits philosophy, including annual benefits selection and open enrollment process, and serve as back up to People Department Senior Manager on bi-weekly payroll run as needed
• Own HR department budget, manage contracts, as well as direct responsibility for invoice and reimbursement oversight and approvals
• Serve as a senior point of contact for collective bargaining unit, including direct involvement in any formal grievance processes according to the terms of the collective bargaining agreement
• Provide advice to management on labor laws, policies, and best practices to ensure compliance and fairness
• Serve as the company's spokesperson in meetings with union representatives to review and respond to cases involving claims, grievances, and discipline appeals
• Cultivate a strong partnership with the union at all levels
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with any collective bargaining agreements in effect

• 10+ years of HR experience with 1 year as a manager or above
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience in labor relations, collective bargaining, HR Compliance and HR Policy formulation
• Demonstrable experience in Benefits Administration and Compensation & Benefits
• Ability to develop and implement HR Strategy aligned with organizational goals
• Strong skills in Performance Management and employee evaluation
• Experience operating within a collective bargaining agreement environment