Hr Director Jobs in Reston, VA (NOW HIRING)

• Develop and implement AIHEC’s human resource strategy.
• Align staffing, recruitment, and retention strategies with organizational goals.
• Identify workforce needs and talent development best practices.

• Develop and implement policies, training, and initiatives to ensure HR compliance, mitigate risks, and oversee employment law adherence.

• Manage the full recruitment cycle, from screening and hiring to onboarding and integration.

• Provide oversight of HR operations, including payroll, compensation, benefits, leave, performance management, training, and employee recognition programs.

• Serve as a senior advisor on employee relations, workplace concerns, investigations, and conflict resolutions, engaging outside employment counsel or HR consultants as needed.

• Monitor HR trends, regulatory changes, and new technologies to enhance organizational effectiveness.

• Work with leadership to develop and manage HR-related budgets, including staffing and benefits planning.

• Provide supervision of the Human Resources Generalist position and oversee various contractors, vendors, and consultants.

Qualifications

• HR Leadership & Comprehensive Expertise: At least seven years of progressive HR experience, including three or more in leadership. Demonstrated experience leading all major functions, including knowledge of HR laws, policies, and key concentration areas such as payroll, benefits, compensation, workforce planning, employee relations, and occupational and health safety.
• Payroll & Benefits Management: Demonstrated competency and experience in administering all aspects of payroll and benefits using the ADP Payroll System.
• Strategic Planning & Change Management: Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks under time constraints. Demonstrated experience supporting leadership, managing strategic planning, and implementing organizational change initiatives.
• Employee Relations & Workplace Culture: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including active listening, conflict resolution, and mediation. Proven ability to manage confidential and sensitive matters with empathy and professionalism while fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture.
• HR Compliance & Risk Management: Deep knowledge of employment laws and regulatory compliance, with experience developing and refining HR policies to support legal and organizational effectiveness.
• Communication & Stakeholder Engagement: Skilled at conveying complex HR topics clearly, facilitating leadership discussions, and preparing reports for board presentations. Ability to build rapport and trust at all levels of the organization.
• Financial & Data-Driven HR Management: Experience managing HR budgets and using workforce analytics to inform hiring, retention, and engagement strategies. Proficiency in HR technology, including HRIS platforms like ADP, Paychex, or Paycom.
• Industry & Cultural Awareness: Prior experience in the nonprofit sector is a plus, along with an understanding of American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal Nations, Tribal Colleges and Universities, Tribal organizations.

• Ability to communicate information and ideas, detect, determine, perceive, and observe details, particularly on a screen or on paper.
• Ability to spend more than half of the time viewing computer monitors.
• This position may require remaining in a stationary position 50% or more.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, over the phone, and in writing.
• Ability to travel independently and attend off-site meetings and events as required by business needs.

• Hybrid/DC-Maryland-Virginia Area (3 days in office required).
• Travel up to 25% for meetings and conferences.

• Approximately $150,000 annually, based on experience.
• 401(k) with 6% matching
• Premium medical insurance for employees and dependents paid for by the organization.
• Dental, vision, life, accident, hospital indemnity, and disability insurances offered at low cost.
• Holidays and Paid Time Off.