Assistant Director, Talent Strategy and Employee Services, IS-0301-13

Smithsonian Institution•Washington, DC

23h•$121,785 - $158,322•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director, Talent Strategy and Employee Services serves as the lead human resources advisor for the Smithsonian’s Office of Advancement (OA), overseeing and coordinating all human resources activities that support the office's workforce needs and organizational objectives. The selected candidate collaborates with advancement teams across the Institution to develop and implement effective recruitment, talent acquisition, and hiring strategies for advancement-focused positions. In addition, the position partners closely with the Director of Professional Development within the Office of Advancement to design, implement, and evaluate workforce development initiatives, employee programs, and human resources policies that support employee engagement, professional growth, and organizational effectiveness. This position will supervise a Human Resources Specialist and reports directly to the Director, Advancement Operations and Talent Management. As a member of the Advancement Administration team, the role plays a key role in aligning human resources strategies and operations with the Office of Advancement’s mission, priorities, and workforce planning objectives.

Requirements

Extensive human resources experience (six or more years) in a large, complex organization with diverse workforce needs and business functions.
Demonstrated ability to successfully initiate new programs and initiatives within a complex organization.
Solid experience in building working relationships across an organization, from entry level staff to senior management.
Proven ability to successfully apply creative problem solving to various situations.
Experience crafting and presenting accurate, insightful reports to management.
Ability to successfully apply organizational policy in a complex environment.

Responsibilities

Leads all human resources activity for the Office of Advancement.
Advises OA staff and management on Smithsonian HR policy and practices.
Oversees the annual performance plan and appraisal process for OA.
Partners with the Smithsonian Office of Human Resources to interpret and craft HR policy; to support actions with the Office of Labor and Employee Relations at SI.
Engages closely with advancement leads and unit directors across the Institution to plan and execute recruitment and hiring strategies for a range of advancement positions.
Organizes and manages interview panels for job recruitments
Provides HR and hiring guidance to advancement staff, management and senior leadership at the Institution.