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Director, Office of Human Resources

District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$150K/yr - $226K/yr

1+ years exp

The Smithsonian Institution is seeking a Director for the Office of Human Resources to oversee its Human Resources Management Program. This role involves the development, administration, and execution of HR functions including compensation, benefits, recruitment, and compliance, while collaborating with various internal and external stakeholders.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

As a member of the senior management team, performs a major role in influencing or making decisions regarding the human resources component of the Smithsonian's mission goals and strategic objectives. Responsible for all human resource management functions including employment; employee relations, compensation and benefits, and training and development

Directs a full range of human resource management and service programs. This includes workforce planning, position management and classification, compensation and benefits, recruitment and staffing, labor relations, performance management, personal security, and employee assistance programs

Establishes and maintains communications with museum directors, research institutes, education offices and other finance and administration units to understand their needs and promote human resource capabilities throughout the Institution

Works in close coordination with the Office of the General Counsel and the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO) to provide leadership and promote effective solutions to issues regarding equal and fair employment opportunities, and monitors and ensures the compliance and effectiveness of all employment activities

Cultivates and builds relationships with other internal service groups including the offices of Protection Services, Contracting, Sponsored Projects, Finance and Accounting, Global Affairs, Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute and Smithsonian Enterprises to facilitate comprehensive and coordinated service delivery

Represents management with various employee groups (including Federal and private sector unions covering approximately 30 percent of the entire Smithsonian workforce), Government agencies, museum and educational professional organizations, and other appropriate organizations. As required, provides liaison between the Smithsonian, the Office of Personnel Management, and other government agencies

Serves as the key staff providing leadership and support for the Compensation and Human Resources Committee of the Board of Regents

Develops proactive human resources programs; advises on Institutional human resources needs, allocation and use; and assesses organizational efficiency, effectiveness, and responsiveness

Develops, implements, and administers new, innovative, and responsive human resources systems

Prioritizes all human capital management initiatives related to employees in line with the Institution's strategic objectives and available resources and communicates prioritization rationale to all interested parties including the Secretary, Deputy Secretary, Under Secretary for Finance and Administration/CFO, management and supervisory officials, peers, subordinates, and employees

Develops, implements, and administers methodologies for forecasting and monitoring the return on the human capital investment related to employees

Advises and counsels unit heads about maximizing the return on human capital related to employees through more productive use of human resources through policies and programs to improve staffing

Coordinates with other organizations that have human capital oversight and responsibilities, including the Office of Academic Appointments and Internships (for fellows and interns), the Office of Contracting and Personal Property Management (for contractors), and the Office of Visitor Services (for volunteers) on SI-wide human capital initiatives

Qualification

Human Resources ManagementStrategic HR PlanningFederal Employment LawsSHRM CertificationLeadership SkillsCommunication SkillsTeamworkNegotiation Skills

Required

Applicants must clearly demonstrate the necessary level of managerial and leadership skills and competence to perform successfully in this position

This includes a degree in an applicable subject matter field, or a combination of education and appropriate experience that provides knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through successful completion of a four-year course of study in an applicable subject matter field

An advanced degree (e.g., JD, MBA, MPP) is preferred

SHRM certification is a plus

Applicants must have one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-15 level

Specialized experience is defined as leading and managing a human resources department or a significant set of human capital functions, including creating and communicating all human resources programs, policies, and procedures across a large, complex organization with a myriad of stakeholders

Demonstrated experience developing and executing an HR strategy that directly advanced organizational goals in a large, complex organization

Demonstrated ability and experience developing, launching, and enhancing HR program initiatives, including recruiting, onboarding, performance management, training, high potential programs, and succession planning

Demonstrated knowledge and practical application of employment and benefit laws through knowledge of, or exposure to, Federal Government employment

Demonstrated experience and skill in building cooperative relationships between colleagues, and with internal and external stakeholders, as well as negotiating solutions that address varied, complex and occasionally opposing interests

Demonstrated skill and ability in leading, supervising and managing a multi-disciplined and talented workforce, including fostering teamwork and high morale; attracting, retaining, motivating, and providing guidance to a talented and skilled workforce