Project HOPE
Associate Director of Human Resources - Employee
DC, US · Director
Sponsorship not specified$90k-$120kDetected 45 days ago
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About the role
- The Associate Director of Human Resources provides strategic and operational HR leadership that advances organizational priorities while ensuring compliance with U.S. employment laws and best practices.
- The role has primary responsibility for the U.S. workforce and oversight of HR team members and service delivery for domestic operations.
- The Associate Director will play a critical role in shaping a positive employee experience and translating people strategy into effective, compliant execution across the U.S. workforce.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop HR staff, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Establish and monitor service standards to ensure timely, consistent, and high-quality HR support to managers and employees.
- Establish and monitor key HR metrics (e.g., turnover, engagement, performance) and use data insights to drive continuous improvement and inform leadership decisions.
- Employee Relations Performance Management Lead complex employee relations matters, including investigations, performance concerns, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution, ensuring consistency and fairness.
Requirements
- 8-10+ years of progressive HR experience, including leadership and management responsibility across core HR functions.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. employment laws and HR best practices, including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEO, and multi-state compliance.
- Experience working with HRIS systems and leveraging HR data and analytics to inform decision-making.
- Ability to balance urgency with risk mitigation, quality, and sound judgment.
- Strategic thinker with strong execution skills and the ability to translate strategy into action.
- Ability to work in a typical office environment and operate standard office equipment. · Ability to communicate in verbal and written form. · Ability to travel as needed ·
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
- Master's degree preferred.
Compensation
- Salary range starting at $90,000 -120,000 per year.
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