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The Executive Leadership Council (ELC) · 1 day ago

Director of HR

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

8+ years exp

The Executive Leadership Council (ELC) is a leading organization focused on the development of diverse global leaders. They are seeking a Director of Human Resources to design and advance HR practices that enhance organizational performance and engagement, partnering closely with senior leadership to execute effective HR programs.

AssociationNon Profit

Responsibilities

Partner with senior leadership to translate organizational priorities into scalable HR programs and people solutions

Serve as a trusted advisor on workforce strategy, organizational effectiveness, and leadership capability

Own compensation and benefits program design and administration, including job architecture, salary structures, and annual compensation cycles

Partner cross-functionally to ensure competitive, equitable, and compliant total rewards programs

Manage benefits vendors and ensure a strong employee experience

Lead organizational design initiatives, workforce planning, and structural alignment

Design and govern performance management frameworks, goal-setting processes, and calibration practices

Support enterprise change initiatives with strong planning, communication, and leader enablement

Oversee HR systems, data integrity, metrics, and reporting to support informed decision-making

Ensure consistency, equity, and excellence across HR practices and systems

Ensure compliance with employment laws and HR best practices

Drive continuous improvement across HR processes and technology

Partner on succession planning, leadership development, and capability-building initiatives

Support internal mobility and career pathing aligned with organizational needs

Contribute to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adhere to department policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety standards

Maintain current professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing professional networks, and participating in professional associations

Ability to work in a fast-paced office environment, demonstrating a flexible approach with short deadlines

Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality improvement

Create and manage a seamless information sharing workflow within the HR department and the overall organization

Perform other duties as needed

Qualification

CompensationBenefitsOrganizational designPerformance managementChange leadershipHR operationsTalent developmentHR analyticsSuccession planningJudgmentDiscretionNetworkingContinuous improvementLeadership capabilityStrategic thinkingCommunication skills

Required

A Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or another relevant academic discipline

A minimum of 8-10+ years progressive HR experience, with demonstrated expertise in compensation, organizational design, and performance management

A minimum of 2-4 years of progressive benefits & total reward administration experience

Experience partnering with senior leaders and leading HR programs in a dynamic environment

Strong judgment, discretion, and the ability to engage credibly and effectively with senior leaders

One professional SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), Certified Professional Human Resource (PHR) or Certified Senior Professional Human Resource (SPHR) credential or ability to obtain certification within one year of employment

Preferred

Master's Degree

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) and/or Certified Benefits Professional (CBP)

Company

The Executive Leadership Council (ELC)

The Executive Leadership Council is an independent non-profit founded in 1986 that opens channels of opportunity for the development of global executives to positively impact business and our communities.

Founded in 1986

Alexandria, Virginia, USA

11-50 employees