Director of Human Resources

Reporting to the President/CFO of the company, the Director of Human Resources is responsible for leading and performing the Human Resources (HR) duties and HR operations for the company's 100+ staff. The Director of HR is responsible for upholding legally compliant human resources policies, procedures, and best practices, and identifying and implementing long-range strategic talent management goals. The Director of Human Resources will lead the organization's cultural change to support the firm's continued future growth.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administers and is responsible for all human resources programs including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
• Responsible for HR records management (personnel, FMLA, worker's compensation, etc.) and develops all required reports and metrics for management and according to federal regulations and procedures.
• Reviews payroll processed by Finance team to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other pays and deductions. Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.
• Manages the maintenance and execution of the performance management process, including current job descriptions, core competencies, salary banding, standards of performance and performance evaluation instruments.
• Works with President/CFO and managers to align and implement company-wide, team, individual and position-focused training and development.
• Monitors and ensures the organization's compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews and modifies policies and practices to maintain compliance and files all required reports in a timely manner.
• Monitors employee engagement by communicating with employees and conducting employee surveys or avenues to request feedback, company culture training and programs, and brings concerns to the attention of leadership. Develops effective strategies to enhance the company culture and continues to develop an enhanced work culture.
• Manages employee relations issues and assists managers in progressive discipline and performance improvement plans working to achieve high productivity.
• Supports company vehicle benefit program, including orientation and training; policy development and administration.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law; applies this knowledge to communicate changes in policy, practice, and resources to upper management.
• Works with President/CFO on staffing budget, annual raises/increases, and other costs brought on by human capital within the company along with the human resource department budget.
• Manages the company-wide talent recruiting process from development of position and posting through identifying talent and hiring using the Applicant Tracking System. Manages the interviewing and hiring process with hiring manager.
• Develops effective sourcing and recruiting strategies by partnering with hiring managers. Develops effective relationships within the organization and the hiring community to improve the recruiting process and hiring.
• Researches, develops, and implements competitive compensation, benefits, performance appraisal, and employee incentive programs. Develops each for the needs of the company and works with managers/employees to implement such programs.
• Identifies key performance indicators for the organization's human resource and talent management functions; assesses the organization's success and market competitiveness based on these metrics
• Participates in professional development and networking conferences and events.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Director manages the HR Assistant.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required; Master's degree preferred.
• 8-10+ years of human resources management experience with strategic, talent management and/or business development experience required.
• SHRM, HCRI, or similar certification preferred.
• Knowledge of employment-related laws and regulation at the federal and state level for VA, DC and MD.
• Core ethics, integrity and values is critical.
• Customer-focused attitude, with a high level of professionalism and discretion.
• Knowledge and familiarity with EOS is a plus.
• Experience in real estate or construction related industries a plus, but not required.
• Strong knowledge of hiring processes along with federal regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; excellent interpersonal and negotiation and/or conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with a proven ability to meet deadlines. Excellent attention to detail.
• Demonstration of strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Demonstration of strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and employees; pivot and return to projects as needed.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software; proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization's HRIS and talent management systems; proficiency with Adobe and other computer programs.