Associate Director, HR Delivery

Public Company Accounting Oversight Board•Washington, DC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Director, HR Delivery is based in the PCAOB’s Washington, DC headquarters and is part of the Office of Human Resources (OHR). Reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), this leadership role provides strategic direction, oversight, and management for Performance Management, Total Rewards—including Compensation, Benefits, and Wellness—and related OHR talent initiatives. The Associate Director partners with senior leaders to align human capital priorities with OHR operations and execution, emphasizing continuous process improvement and innovation. The role supports organizational effectiveness and stewardship in service of the PCAOB’s investor protection mission.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in human resources, business, or a related field.
At least 15 years of human resources experience.
Strong background in Total Rewards and Performance Management, with a focus on change management and HR analytics and reporting.
Ability to lead and drive positive change, continuous innovation, process improvement, and effective technology use, including knowledge and application of Workday and AI concepts in day-to-day work.
Deep working knowledge of general human resources policies and procedures.
Demonstrated ability to influence, develop, and implement strategic human capital initiatives.
Transformational leadership of people and processes, with a collaborative, balanced, and respectful engagement style.
Ability to cultivate strong internal and external networks and leverage them to develop mutually beneficial relationships.
Demonstrated discretion, integrity, judgment, responsiveness, and attention to detail.
Strong verbal and written communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
Ability to work effectively under pressure, manage time, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
Strengths in negotiation, analysis, and problem solving.
Ability to multitask, organize, and interact effectively with internal and external customers at all levels.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or at any time in the future.
Ability to promote a positive tone at the top and hold others accountable to high standards.
Ability to motivate and inspire employees at all levels to enhance team commitment and individual performance.
Ability to develop, coach, and mentor staff through regular feedback and clear direction.
Ability to promote collaboration by unifying teams, setting common goals, and encouraging collaborative behavior.
Success establishing and maintaining positive internal and external working relationships to achieve organizational goals.
Ability to build credibility, organize effectively, delegate responsibility, solve problems quickly, and communicate clearly.
Emotional intelligence and balance to meet the diverse needs of the division or office.
Ability to navigate and resolve different types of conflict in a timely and productive manner.

Nice To Haves

MBA or master’s degree in human resources or a related field.
PHR, SPHR, or other HR certification.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day strategic and operational leadership and oversight of Total Rewards, including Compensation and Benefits, as well as Performance Management and other OHR talent initiatives.
Partner with the CHRO and Division and Office leaders to align the PCAOB’s strategic plan and goals with human capital priorities and OHR operations.
Lead the redesign of the Performance Management process, incorporating a pay-for-performance strategy and supporting effective organizational stewardship.
Drive OHR innovation and modernization by identifying process improvements and leveraging technology, including Workday, automation, and AI-enabled tools, to improve daily work and reporting.
Use competitive intelligence, analytics, and metrics to strengthen OHR reporting and dashboard capabilities.
Partner with OHR functional teams and stakeholders to design and implement change management and communications for organizational change initiatives.
Provide subject matter expertise and support to the Associate Director, Employee Relations, Policy, and Compliance, and collaborate with Employee Relations, the Office of the General Counsel, Human Resources Business Partners, and other stakeholders on enterprise-wide and OHR policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Partner with Internal Communications to support effective communication and delivery of HR programs across the enterprise.
Collaborate with the CHRO and Office of Finance on OHR budget planning and execution.
Lead development, management, and reporting of OHR performance measures in the relevant functional areas.
Perform supervisory duties, including evaluating employee performance; making appointment and promotion recommendations; hearing and resolving complaints; identifying development and training needs; and related tasks.
Perform other assigned duties and act as the CHRO’s backup as necessary.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package focused on health and financial well-being.
Performance-based discretionary awards may be available to eligible team members.
Up to six weeks of paid time off annually, in addition to 12 federal holidays, two floating holidays, and a year-end break from December 28–31, 2026.
401(k) match and savings options, with immediate vesting and dollar-for-dollar matching up to 7% of eligible compensation; Roth in-plan conversion is available.
Medical, dental, and vision plans.
Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave and up to 16 weeks of paid caregiver leave.
Basic life and AD&D insurance, with supplemental insurance available.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness program eligibility, student loan repayment assistance, staff college tuition assistance, and college coach program support.
Mental health and well-being resources, paid volunteer time, emergency child and adult dependent backup care, family-forming assistance, discounted gym memberships, an employee assistance program, and a health advocate program.
Commuter benefits, including a tax-free employer subsidy and pretax employee deductions.