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.
- Must be on-site 5 days a week and able to work most games.
- 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.