About the position
The Associate Director (AD) functions as a member of the leadership team and supports Geneva's strategic and operational objectives. The AD will lead the development and implementation of key employee-related initiatives, including talent acquisition and management, training and development, performance management, compensation and benefits, compliance, and engagement. The AD will create strategies to drive business alignment and success, assess current state of people operations, understand gaps between current and desired future state, provide a roadmap for achieving world-class people operations, develop integrated employee engagement communications, and build a great employee experience. The AD will provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Director, COO, and/or CEO/President. This is a fully remote position, with location preference to be within a reasonable commute to our Bethesda, MD Corporate office. Must be willing to undergo a background check.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and drive key POps initiatives across the organization to support Geneva's talent and culture
- Partner with the Leadership Team to develop strategies that drive transformative change, promote organizational sustainability, and position Geneva for future success
- Serve as an advisor and strategic thought partner to Geneva's Leadership team for the formulation, development, and execution of strategies designed to empower people to do their best work and have a great employee experience
- Develop clear, concise, and impactful internal employee communications strategies
- Ensure that recruiting processes are consistent, streamlined, and targeted to expand applicant pool
- Oversee performance management/annual review plans and processes
- Provide employee relations support to leadership, directors, and staff, counseling employees on work-related issues while interpreting and applying organizational policies
- Ensure all HR programs are effective and in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
- Recommend to leadership any improvement in policies and procedures to improve operations
- Oversee technology platforms, e.g., Workday
- Participate on internal committees, working groups, and special projects
Requirements
- Master's degree in Human Resources (HR) or related field, with professional certifications strongly preferred, such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, HRMP, HRBP, and CCP
- 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in non-profit, medical research, or GovCon
- Demonstrated leadership experience in human resources, including expertise in key areas such as compensation, benefits, workforce development, succession planning and change management
- Demonstrated strategic planning, implementation and evaluation expertise
- Demonstrated excellence in oral and written communication
- Ability to provide strong leadership, innovative thinking, creative planning, and effective motivation of employees
- Ability to be flexible with changing priorities and available to interact with employees, clients, and sponsors of all levels
- Ability to exercise independent judgment in fast-paced, high-pressured environment with strict deadlines and to manage multiple projects
- Be a consensus builder and persuasive leader with a strong commitment to teamwork and knowledge sharing
Benefits
- Salary Range: $115,000 - $130,000
