Managing Director of Talent

Job DetailsJob Location: WASHINGTON, DC 20010Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $100,000.00 - $200,000.00 Salary/yearYou Are: A proven leader in human resources strategy and implementation. You’re passionate about ensuring excellence in systems and processes that ensure all staff feel supported to thrive and deeply valued in their roles. You have an appreciation for each phase of the employment lifecycle, strong employee relations practices, HR compliance, and systems management. You care about social justice and understand the role of human resources management in sustaining an equitable workplace. You have a knack for building systems, efficiency and ensuring alignment across functional areas. You have a strong sense of personal responsibility and an affinity for collaboration across multiple individuals and teams.   About The Position: The Managing Director of Talent serves as the senior leader responsible for the day-to-day strategy, management, and continuous improvement of E.L. Haynes' talent function. Reporting to the Chief of Staff, this role leads the organization's talent strategy across the employee lifecycle, ensuring systems, policies, and practices support an exceptional staff experience while advancing organizational priorities. As the operational leader of the Talent Team, the Managing Director oversees onboarding, performance management, employee relations, compensation, HR compliance, benefits, and manager development. This leader partners closely with senior leaders to build leadership capacity, strengthen organizational culture, and ensure talent systems enable excellent outcomes for staff and students. The Managing Director also serves as the organization's primary thought partner on personnel matters, organizational design, and manager effectiveness, allowing the Chief of Staff to focus on enterprise strategy, organizational effectiveness, staff culture, and cross-functional leadership. The Director of Human Resources will manage the Talent Systems Manager. Starting Salary: $140,357 - $158,513 You Will: Lead Organization-wide Talent Strategy Develop and execute the organization's annual Talent Strategy aligned to strategic priorities, Serve as the primary advisor to senior leaders on talent management, organizational talent design, and workforce planning, Partner with the Chief of Staff to translate organizational priorities into people strategies and systems, and  Lead Talent Team planning, annual goals, and continuous improvement initiatives. Lead Performance Management and Accountability Design, implement, and continuously improve Haynes' performance management system, Oversee annual goal setting, mid-year and end-of-year performance review processes, Develop systems that ensure performance expectations are clear, equitable, and aligned to organizational priorities, Coach managers through performance conversations, documentation, improvement plans, and employee growth, Monitor performance trends and recommend organizational improvements based on data, and Ensure coaching and accountability systems reinforce a culture of continuous improvement. Lead Personnel and Employee Relations Lead all personnel decisions in partnership with school and department leaders, Advise leaders through investigations, disciplinary actions, corrective action, and performance concerns, Ensure consistency and equity across personnel decisions, Identify organizational trends and proactively recommend policy or systems improvements, Identify and provide training and ongoing support around HR policies, distinguish and support the structuring of decision-making at the local education agency (LEA) and campus level, and  Support the Talent Systems Manager to respond to employee inquiries around benefits and other HR questions. Lead Strategic HR Systems Structure and Oversight Ensure all employees have access to HR information and tools to support them throughout their employment lifecycle; Support all staff to access and stay informed of the benefits and wellness opportunities available to them through their employment at E.L. Haynes; Oversee current HR systems and ensure effective capture and reporting of employee data; Research, select, implement, and train others on a comprehensive Human Resources Information System (HRIS) that meets staff and organizational needs and ensures employee records management is efficient and meets compliance requirements; and Conduct periodic audits of HR practices and procedures to ensure they are equitable and accessible to all employees. Lead Compensation, Benefits, and General HR Formulate HR policies and procedures and develop plans to communicate them to staff; Oversee, administer, and update an equitable salary structure and pay structure; Manage payroll processes and serve as a backup for the Talent Systems Manager; Oversee administration of employee benefits programs, including an annual analysis of each benefit program and an annual open enrollment; Select and supervise HR consultants, including insurance brokers, carriers, retirement administrators, and other outside sources; Administer employee retirement plan, prepare annual retirement plan compliance testing, and work with association’s investment advisers; Conduct audits of payroll, benefits, compensation, or other HR programs and recommend corrective action; Re-evaluate, innovate on, & communicate all HR investments we make in our people; and Conduct benchmark research to evaluate and recommend changes to individual and company compensation and benefits programs to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness. Ensure Compliance: Lead compliance with local, state, and federal labor and human relations laws and direct the preparation of requested or required information for compliance with laws; Protect the interest of employees and the organization in accordance with HR policies and governmental laws and regulations; and Lead the implementation of in-house safety programs and training. Ensure a Strong Start: Establish onboarding processes for all staff that builds relationships, understanding of mission/core values, and competencies to ensure a strong start at Haynes; Train and support hiring managers to create strong onboarding templates for new hires; Support the coordination across departments to ensure new staff have access to the materials they need on day one; Conduct analyses of our onboarding systems through hiring manager and new hire survey data. Hire Great People: Lead compensation reviews and audits of our equitable hiring practices, and Manage employee offer, contract, and renewal process. QualificationsYou have: 7-10 years of experience in human resource management; Commitment to the E.L. Haynes mission and core values; Experience designing and building systems and managing through the change management process, including addressing setbacks and maintaining focus in the face of competing priorities; Demonstrated strength in balancing strategy with application and big picture thinking with minute details; Experience working independently toward goals and communicating effectively with colleagues; Demonstrated ability to lead multiple high-profile and complex projects simultaneously in a fast-paced work environment; Meticulous detail orientation, organization, and time management; Experience coaching senior leaders to deal with sensitive and confidential issues; Demonstrated experience in developing engaging and impactful communications, presentations, and training; Track record for developing positive, empathetic, and productive relationships with colleagues and customers punctuated by grace, competence, and warmth; and Proficiency with Google Drive and Microsoft Office Suite, an expert in Excel/Google Sheets. You might also have: A bachelor’s or advanced degree or specialized certification in human resources, business administration, or employment law; School or nonprofit human resources experience; Working knowledge of District of Columbia and federal regulations and employment law; Experience managing retirement plans; Oral and/or written proficiency in Spanish; and ADP, Employee Navigator, and/or TalentEd Records experience.