Director, Human Resources

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Summary:

Under the direction of the Vice President of Human Resources, the Director of Human Resources will be a culture and values agent, partnering with business leaders on strategic initiatives. This is a hands-on role, requiring both tactical and strategic Human Resources thought leadership. The successful candidate will be a trusted advisor to department heads, leaders, and employees to solve complex organizational challenges. To be successful in the position you need to have a track record of excellent judgment, strategic thinking, influencing skills, and be results oriented.

The Washington Nationals are a military-friendly organization actively recruiting veterans and spouses.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:               

• Provide thought leadership for employee relations issues, such as employee complaints and allegations of harassment, in consultation with the VP.
• Advocate of all DE&I initiatives with a passion for fostering an open and inclusive culture within the company and in our community.
• Lead and ensure all hiring, onboarding, and employee relation matters are done consistently and in compliance with all applicable Federal and local laws.
• Manage and administer the Year End Performance Management and Salary Planning Program.
• Direct team to successfully resolve employee relations matters.
• Develop and administer employee recognition programs.
• Continuously evaluate all HR programs with an eye towards improvement and implementing new and best practices.
• Oversee the exit interview process and determine the underlying reasons for separation of employment. Provide data to support trends and participate in action planning to correct any organizational concerns.
• Oversee Unemployment Insurance practice and work with and provide direction to the human resources Generalist in responding to unemployment claims.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 10 years of exempt level human resources experience.
• Minimum of 6 years in Human Resource Business Partner capacity.
• Minimum of 4 years supervisory experience.
• Strong analytical abilities with the experience of developing and analyzing metrics to enable business decisions.
• Must be process focused and demonstrated achievement of significant key business goals.
• Must demonstrate strong decision making and judgment, oral and written communication, business acumen skills.

Preferred:

• Experience with UKG Pro software products.
• Prior experience working in the sports & entertainment industry.
• Four-year college degree in Human Resources or related field of study.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities necessary to perform essential functions:

• Knowledge of all pertinent US federal and state employment laws.
• MUST have the ability to coach and guide HR team in understanding and establishing industry best practices.
• MUST possess the ability to coach managers and employees through complex, difficult and emotional issues.
• Project Management skills and ability to multitask, establish priorities, and consistently meet deadlines.
• Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Access and HRIS systems.
• Excellent oral & written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build and maintain effective and constructive relationships by being attentive and responsive and show honesty and integrity when dealing with people.
• Understand how to manage information, balancing employee confidentiality with business needs; knows when to communicate upwards.
• Team and/or sports experience preferred.
• Knowledge of MLB policies and procedures preferred.
• Occasional evening & weekend work may be required.
• Minimal travel required.

Physical/Environmental Requirements

• Office: Working conditions are normal for an office environment.

NO AGENCIES.