Human Resource Management & Development (HRMD) is made up of several departments that serve as advocates for the GW community and consistently provide discreet, valuable, and personalized service that is timely and responsive. HRMD helps GW to maintain a diverse workforce of the highest caliber and to support employees in their roles within the university.
The Director HR acts as the senior HR advisor for school/division leadership (typically Deans and Vice Presidents) and engages routinely with those leaders as well as managers and staff to create and maintain a work environment that best supports the mission of the school/division (programs, research, and other strategic opportunities as directed by leadership).
This role oversees all employee life cycle actions within the portfolio (either directly or through subordinate staff) as they relate to recruitment and retention, diversity and inclusion, employee relations and organizational development.
The primary duties include but are not limited to:
- Advise school leadership on strategic human capital issues and to ensure that appropriate and timely HR resources are available to support the client base as needed.
- Strategize with client leaders on organizational structure, initiatives, communications, and anticipated employee reactions to initiatives and actions.
- Monitor data, track trends, and help develop HR initiatives and programs to address concerns and add value to the organization
- Partner with HR SMEs (Subject Matter Experts) and school/division Leadership to plan and carry out activities relating to HRMD.
- Provide coaching and counseling on ER (Employee Relations) related matters within school/division, review ER documentation to advise on appropriate next steps
- Explain compensation related structure and practices to managers and employees, and train clients on compensation topics
- Assess and provide training and development opportunities for school/division
- Manage the annual performance management and merit process in the school/division
This position reports directly to Managing Director, HR Business Partners. The Director HR will supervise HR Managers and will coach, develop, and provide escalation support for direct reports.
Qualified candidates will possess broad HR experience including recruitment, diversity and inclusion, employee relations and organizational development and have demonstrated a record of proactive, service and ability to deal effectively with a diverse and demanding client base.
Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.