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Develop and implement comprehensive human resources strategies aligned with organizational goals and long-term workforce needs.\\r\\n&bull; Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership regarding organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, succession planning, talent management, employee engagement, and culture.\\r\\n&bull; Lead enterprise-wide workforce planning and organizational design initiatives.\\r\\n&bull; Advise leadership on organizational structure, staffing models, workforce trends, and succession planning.\\r\\n&bull; Participate in executive planning and decision-making processes affecting organizational operations and personnel.\\r\\n&bull; Lead organizational development and change management initiatives that support organizational growth and effectiveness.\\r\\n\\r\\nHuman Resources Operations\\r\\n\\r\\n&bull; Direct and oversee all human resources functions, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, compensation, benefits, payroll administration, performance management, training and development, compliance, and HR systems administration.\\r\\n&bull; 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Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, and international employment laws and regulations, including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, COBRA, ERISA, HIPAA, EEO, OSHA, USERRA, workers&#39; compensation regulations, and other employment-related requirements.\\r\\n&bull; Coordinate employment-related activities with legal counsel and external consultants as necessary.\\r\\n&bull; Develop and implement policies and procedures designed to mitigate organizational risk and ensure legal compliance.\\r\\n\\r\\nCompensation, Benefits, and Retirement Programs\\r\\n\\r\\n&bull; Develop and maintain a competitive compensation philosophy and salary administration program aligned with market conditions and organizational objectives.\\r\\n&bull; Conduct compensation studies, pay equity reviews, market analyses, and salary structure evaluations.\\r\\n&bull; Oversees administration of employee benefit programs including health, dental, vision, life, disability, flexible spending, wellness, and retirement programs.\\r\\n&bull; 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Oversee learning management systems and organizational training initiatives.\\r\\n&bull; Provide educational materials, workshops, employee handbooks, and management training programs.\\r\\n&bull; Promote a culture of continuous learning, accountability, inclusion, professional growth, and employee engagement.\\r\\n&bull; Support organizational transformation and change management initiatives.\\r\\n\\r\\nTechnology, Analytics, and Reporting\\r\\n\\r\\n&bull; Oversees direct administration and optimization of HR technology systems, including HRIS, payroll, recruiting, onboarding, and learning management platforms.\\r\\n&bull; Ensure data integrity, security, and operational efficiency across all HR systems.\\r\\n&bull; Develop and monitor HR metrics and workforce analytics to support data-driven decision-making.\\r\\n&bull; Provide executive reporting related to turnover, compensation, benefits, workforce planning, engagement, and compliance.\\r\\n&bull; Lead HR technology modernization and digital transformation initiatives.\\r\\n\\r\\nBudget and Financial Oversight\\r\\n\\r\\n&bull; Develop and manage departmental budgets and expenditures.\\r\\n&bull; Oversee payroll operations exceeding $10 million annually.\\r\\n&bull; Analyze benefit costs and funding requirements to ensure financial sustainability.\\r\\n&bull; Support executive leadership in evaluating the financial impact of workforce initiatives and benefit programs.\\r\\n\\r\\nEmergency Preparedness and Business Continuity\\r\\n\\r\\n&bull; Support organizational business continuity and emergency response planning.\\r\\n&bull; Ensure employee communication, workforce continuity, and remote work protocols are maintained during emergency situations.\\r\\n\\r\\nQUALIFICATIONS\\r\\n\\r\\nEducation\\r\\n\\r\\nBachelor&rsquo;s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Finance, Organizational Leadership, or related field required.\\r\\n\\r\\nMaster&rsquo;s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, or related discipline preferred.\\r\\n\\r\\nAbove qualifications may be substituted with a minimum of 12 or more years of service in the U.S. Military.\\r\\n\\r\\nPreferred Experience\\r\\n\\r\\n&bull; Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible human resources experience.\\r\\n&bull; Minimum of 5 years of senior-level management or executive leadership experience.\\r\\n&bull; Experience managing compensation, benefits, retirement plans, employee relations, compliance, and organizational development functions.\\r\\n&bull; Experience supporting executive leadership and governing boards preferred.\\r\\n&bull; Experience with defined benefit pension plans, retirement plan administration, and complex employee benefit programs strongly preferred.\\r\\n&bull; Experience within nonprofit, association, military, veterans service, or membership organizations preferred.\\r\\n\\r\\nProfessional Certifications Preferred\\r\\n\\r\\n&bull; SHRM-SCP\\r\\n&bull; SPHR\\r\\n&bull; CEBS\\r\\n&bull; Certified Compensation Professional (CCP)\\r\\n\\r\\nKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES\\r\\n\\r\\n&bull; Comprehensive knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations.\\r\\n&bull; Strong understanding of retirement plans, pension governance, benefits administration, and investment oversight.\\r\\n&bull; 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Oversee learning management systems and organizational training initiatives.\\r\\n&bull; Provide educational materials, workshops, employee handbooks, and management training programs.\\r\\n&bull; Promote a culture of continuous learning, accountability, inclusion, professional growth, and employee engagement.\\r\\n&bull; Support organizational transformation and change management initiatives.\\r\\n\\r\\nTechnology, Analytics, and Reporting\\r\\n\\r\\n&bull; Oversees direct administration and optimization of HR technology systems, including HRIS, payroll, recruiting, onboarding, and learning management platforms.\\r\\n&bull; Ensure data integrity, security, and operational efficiency across all HR systems.\\r\\n&bull; Develop and monitor HR metrics and workforce analytics to support data-driven decision-making.\\r\\n&bull; Provide executive reporting related to turnover, compensation, benefits, workforce planning, engagement, and compliance.\\r\\n&bull; Lead HR technology modernization and digital transformation initiatives.\\r\\n\\r\\nBudget and Financial Oversight\\r\\n\\r\\n&bull; Develop and manage departmental budgets and expenditures.\\r\\n&bull; Oversee payroll operations exceeding $10 million annually.\\r\\n&bull; Analyze benefit costs and funding requirements to ensure financial sustainability.\\r\\n&bull; Support executive leadership in evaluating the financial impact of workforce initiatives and benefit programs.\\r\\n\\r\\nEmergency Preparedness and Business Continuity\\r\\n\\r\\n&bull; Support organizational business continuity and emergency response planning.\\r\\n&bull; Ensure employee communication, workforce continuity, and remote work protocols are maintained during emergency situations.\\r\\n\\r\\nQUALIFICATIONS\\r\\n\\r\\nEducation\\r\\n\\r\\nBachelor&rsquo;s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Finance, Organizational Leadership, or related field required.\\r\\n\\r\\nMaster&rsquo;s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, or related discipline preferred.\\r\\n\\r\\nAbove qualifications may be substituted with a minimum of 12 or more years of service in the U.S. Military.\\r\\n\\r\\nPreferred Experience\\r\\n\\r\\n&bull; Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible human resources experience.\\r\\n&bull; Minimum of 5 years of senior-level management or executive leadership experience.\\r\\n&bull; Experience managing compensation, benefits, retirement plans, employee relations, compliance, and organizational development functions.\\r\\n&bull; Experience supporting executive leadership and governing boards preferred.\\r\\n&bull; Experience with defined benefit pension plans, retirement plan administration, and complex employee benefit programs strongly preferred.\\r\\n&bull; Experience within nonprofit, association, military, veterans service, or membership organizations preferred.\\r\\n\\r\\nProfessional Certifications Preferred\\r\\n\\r\\n&bull; SHRM-SCP\\r\\n&bull; SPHR\\r\\n&bull; CEBS\\r\\n&bull; Certified Compensation Professional (CCP)\\r\\n\\r\\nKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES\\r\\n\\r\\n&bull; Comprehensive knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations.\\r\\n&bull; Strong understanding of retirement plans, pension governance, benefits administration, and investment oversight.\\r\\n&bull; Ability to interpret actuarial reports, investment performance reports, financial analyses, and regulatory requirements.\\r\\n&bull; Strong leadership, organizational, and strategic planning skills.\\r\\n&bull; Exceptional written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication abilities.\\r\\n&bull; Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.\\r\\n&bull; Demonstrated success leading organizational change and workforce transformation initiatives.\\r\\n&bull; Proficiency with HRIS, payroll, reporting, workforce analytics, and learning management systems.\\r\\n&bull; Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in highly sensitive situations.\\r\\n\\r\\nSCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY\\r\\n\\r\\nThe Director oversees all Human Resources, Payroll, and Benefits operations affecting approximately 200 employees located throughout the United States and internationally.\\r\\n\\r\\nThe position supervises Human Resources, Payroll, and Benefits personnel and is responsible for hiring, developing, evaluating, and, when necessary, disciplining or terminating departmental staff.\\r\\n\\r\\nThe position has organization-wide influence on workforce strategy, compliance, employee relations, compensation, benefits, retirement programs, succession planning, organizational effectiveness, and culture. Decisions made by the Director can significantly affect organizational operations, financial resources, employee satisfaction, retention, and legal risk.\\r\\n\\r\\nCOMPENSATION\\r\\n\\r\\nSalary Range: $95,000 - $123,000 annually, commensurate with qualifications and experience.\\r\\n\\r\\nWORKING CONDITIONS\\r\\n\\r\\nThe position operates primarily in a professional office environment. Responsibilities include frequent interaction with executive leadership, managers, employees, consultants, auditors, attorneys, actuaries, investment managers, insurance representatives, and other external stakeholders. Periodic travel is required for training, conferences, organizational meetings, and support of the Washington, D.C. office.\\r\\n\\r\\nMAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES\\r\\n\\r\\n&bull; Maintain a legally compliant and strategically aligned human resources function.\\r\\n&bull; Ensure effective administration of compensation, payroll, benefits, pension, and retirement programs.\\r\\n&bull; Support employee engagement, retention, and organizational effectiveness initiatives.\\r\\n&bull; Maintain competitive employee benefit and compensation programs.\\r\\n&bull; Provide executive leadership with accurate workforce data, analysis, and strategic recommendations.\\r\\n&bull; Support organizational financial stewardship through prudent management of compensation and benefit expenditures.\\r\\n&bull; Ensure accomplishment of all assigned duties in a timely, professional, and ethical manner.\\r\\n\\r\\nThe duties listed above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or qualifications required of the position.\\r\\n\\r\\nIf not directly listed as a requirement for the position, all employees (if eligible) are encouraged to become members of the VFW. 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