HR Outreach and Initiatives Director

State of North Carolina • Wake County, NC

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About The Position

The Outreach & Initiatives Director is a senior human resources leader responsible for the strategic development, implementation, and oversight of agency workforce outreach, talent acquisition, employee engagement, and organizational initiatives. Reporting directly to the Chief Human Resources Officer, the role leads recruitment and selection programs, employer branding and social media communications, employee engagement strategies, workforce events, and agency-wide survey initiatives.

The Director partners with executive leadership to develop talent attraction and retention strategies, strengthen organizational culture, enhance employee engagement, and support agency workforce goals and business objectives. As a member of the Human Resources leadership team, the role ensures compliance with applicable employment laws, policies, and best practices; provides strategic consultation; manages assigned HR staff; and leads initiatives to improve workforce effectiveness, employee experience, and organizational performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, typically in Human Resources or a related field, from an appropriately accredited institution, and at least 5 years of experience in human resources, including 3 years of experience in an HR leadership position; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of comprehensive principles and practices of human resources management.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, direct, and coordinate the work and activities of others.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex situations and adopt an appropriate course of action.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and oversee agency workforce outreach, talent acquisition, employee engagement, and organizational initiatives.
• Provide leadership and direction for recruitment and selection programs.
• Lead employer branding and social media communications.
• Develop and oversee employee engagement strategies, workforce events, and agency-wide survey initiatives.
• Partner with executive leadership to develop talent attraction and retention strategies.
• Strengthen organizational culture and support agency workforce goals and business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws, policies, and best practices.
• Provide strategic consultation and manage assigned HR staff.
• Lead initiatives to improve workforce effectiveness, employee experience, and organizational performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director