American Institutes for Research · 1 day ago
Director, Human Capital Partners
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$155K/yr - $200K/yr
10+ years expAmerican Institutes for Research (AIR) is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization that conducts behavioral and social science research. The Director, Human Capital Partner serves as a strategic advisor to senior leaders, shaping workforce strategy and driving organizational effectiveness while leading the Human Capital Partner team and delivering innovative solutions.
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Responsibilities
Lead the HCP team by fostering a culture of authenticity, accountability, collaboration, and continuous growth
Model talent management best practices by actively engaging in long-term career planning, active development, and on-going feedback within the HCP team
Drive continuous improvement efforts within the HCP practice and contribute thought leadership within the HR function by driving innovation, standardizing practices, and modeling AIR’s values in every interaction
Design and deliver strategic programs that address leadership development, people management, and employee engagement across functions and divisions
Guide senior leaders through complex challenges in change management, organizational design, workforce planning, leadership transitions, and cultural alignment
Build organizational resilience by helping leaders at all levels anticipate and prepare for future talent needs, structural shifts, and capability gaps
Align HCP approaches and strategies to organizational and HR strategic plans and objectives
Provide high-impact coaching to executives and senior leaders to elevate leadership effectiveness, navigate ambiguity, and lead with inclusivity and accountability
Build strong, trust-based relationships with business leaders and cross-functional teams that lead to improved outcomes within the talent space and across the business
Lead the HCPs through the design and implementation of holistic talent and succession strategies, partnering with leaders to evaluate pipeline strength, identify readiness gaps, and inform development investments
Produce strategic deliverables such as organizational succession plans, workforce analytics summaries, and organizational health assessments that guide leadership decision-making
Partner with Talent Management and Learning & Development to ensure that development efforts align with enterprise capability needs and critical role succession
Partner with the Analytics and HR Technology team to design and deliver meaningful data that allows leaders to anticipate challenges and identify trends to proactively manage engagement throughout the organization
Translate data into actionable recommendations that influence organizational and people strategies at scale
Collaborate with Compensation, Recruitment, and HR Systems to ensure integrated, equitable, and data-aligned human capital decisions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business, Organizational Development, Psychology, or related field required; Master's degree strongly preferred
10+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 4 years partnering with senior leaders or executives
Demonstrated experience leading, coaching, and developing HR business partners or HR teams, including managing performance, setting goals, and fostering accountability
Proven track record of leading enterprise or division-level HR initiatives and delivering strategic outcomes
Experience developing and executing talent strategies, succession plans, and organizational design initiatives in complex, matrixed environments
Strong consulting skills with the ability to influence, guide, and partner with senior leaders
Strategic, data-savvy mindset with the ability to interpret workforce insights and align them to business needs
Ability to anticipate issues, identify root causes, and design systems-level solutions
Demonstrated ability to manage ambiguity and lead through change with composure and effectiveness
Integrity and sound judgment in handling sensitive employee and organizational information
Proactive, resourceful, and collaborative mindset with a strong orientation toward results and continuous improvement
Proficiency with Dayforce and advanced use of Microsoft 365 tools for analysis and presentations
Company
American Institutes for Research
An independent, not-for-profit corporation which performs basic and applied research
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$9.86MKey Investors
U.S. Department of EducationJim Joseph Foundation
2017-11-01Grant· $7.8M
2014-09-08Grant· $0.8M
2010-10-10Grant· $1.26M
Leadership Team
David Myers
President & Chief Executive Officer
Richard Jacik
Chief Technology Officer
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