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Easterseals DC MD VA

Human Resources Director

Easterseals DC MD VA, Silver Spring, MD


Human Resources Director

Job Summary:

The Human Resources Director position is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management in designated programs/departments. The Human Resources Director maintains an effective level of business literacy about the organization's financial position, plans, culture, and challenges. This position reports to the VP Human Resources.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
  • This position may have direct supervisory responsibilities and serves as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.
  • This position is responsible for managing the front desk security personnel at the corporate office.

Duties/Responsibilities:
  • Conducts regular meetings with assigned programs/departments.
  • Consults with line management, providing HR guidance when appropriate.
  • Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs, and policies.
  • Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough, and objective investigations. Partners with VP of HR on escalated employee relations issues.
  • Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with legal counsel as needed/required.
  • Provides day-to-day performance management guidance for management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
  • Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
  • Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation.
  • Provides guidance and input on program/department restructures and workforce planning.
  • Identifies training needs for business units and individual executive coaching needs.
  • Performs full cycle recruiting for all levels of positions.
  • Assist, develops and executes organization-wide programs such as wellness campaigns, open enrollment, community events, job fairs etc.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
  • Attend and professionally represent the company at various community events, unemployment hearings etc.


Required Skills/Abilities:
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
  • Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organization's hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and the administrative practices related to those factors.
  • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
  • Must be able to travel to office locations within DC, MD, and VA on a consistent and daily basis.


Education and Experience:
  • Minimum of 7 years of experience resolving complex employee relations issues.
  • Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee relations, diversity, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws.
  • Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) credentials strongly preferred.


Physical Requirements:
  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Must be able to lift to fifteen pounds at times.
  • Must be able to occasionally stand for prolonged periods of (job fairs, organizational events etc.

Pay Range: $85,000 to $96,000 Annually