Chief Human Resources Officer

Job Description Summary:The Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), is responsible for overseeing and leading the Office of Human Resources (OHR) which is responsible for recruiting, engaging, and retaining diverse and high performing staff. In addition, the CHRO leads, develops, implements, and oversees goals, policies, programs, and practices encompassing compensation and benefits, staff development, staff engagement, and retention of employees of the National Academies. The selected executive will serve as a member of the Academies senior leadership team while leading and directing the management and administration of strategic, financial, and functional unit activities of the Office of Human Resources (OHR), and provide leadership to the Senior Director, Facilities Management and Administrative Services. S/he will lead the OHR Management Team, weighing the impact of team decisions on each functional unit of the Office of Human Resources. Diligently, s/he will ensure the National Academies compliance with local, state, and federal legislation related to human resources, and ensure quality customer service is delivered to the National Academies workforce. Additional duties in the CHROs span of control include ensuring integrity of the National Academies human resource strategies and objectives, and all human resource responsibilities in addition to championing ongoing business and human resource process re-engineering and improvements.

The CHRO is responsible for the effective planning, direction, and operation of activities of major significance to the organization and fully accountable for performance and results. This person formulates, affects, interprets, or implements management policies or operating practices and is the final authority on department/division policies and procedures. Decisions have long-term implications, affect continuing organization operations, and have a cross-organizational impact. The CHRO regularly interfaces with executives on highest-level functional issues, providing recommendations and solutions with full understanding of impact and needs. The incumbent deals with important or controversial issues and effective persuasion, negotiation, and compromise are critical to work. Subordinates are directors and managers. Job Description:About The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine (the National Academies) work together to advance the frontiers of science, foster evidence-based government decision making and public policy, improve public understanding, and promote the acquisition and dissemination of knowledge on a range of scientific and engineering issues. As a private, non-profit institution, the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) holds a Congressional charter to serve as the nations premier source of independent, objective, and expert advice on some of the most pressing challenges facing the nation and the world. Together, and through the volunteer service of thousands of experts, the National Academies provide their advice through the National Research Council (NRC), the internal operating arm of the National Academies. The National Academies has over 1,200 employees to support our mission and work. The National Academies Statement on Diversity and Inclusion We, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (the National Academies), value diversity among our staff, members, volunteers, partners, vendors, and audiences. We recognize that talent is broadly distributed in society and that many perspectives enhance the quality of our work and drive innovation and impact. We pledge to cultivate a workplace culture and climate that promotes inclusion, belonging, accessibility, and anti-racism; upholds equity; and values the participation of all who are engaged in advancing our mission. By embracing the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in our programs, institutional policies and practices, and products, we will be able to better advise the nation on the most complex issues facing society and the world.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES: Strategy & Leadership: Aligns human resource and business strategy in consultation with the presidents of the National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and National Academy of Medicine and senior leaders, the OHR Management Team, and the OHR Advisory Group. Leads and directs all OHR functional areas, including recruitment, compensation and benefits, staff engagement and employee relations, staff development, telecommuting and remote work, HR operations, and HR Analytics. Assures customer-oriented effective and efficient teamwork across human resource units and functional area responsibilities. Evaluates decisions and results of established human resource initiatives and goals. Recommends approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvement of human resource services. Works with each human resource functional area to integrate their functional processes and procedures into a cohesive and effective human resource practice. Serves as a center of expertise and resource to the National Academies and OHR staff on all human resource matters.
Communication & Collaboration: Develops and sustains ongoing working relationships and collaborates effectively with colleagues across the organization and with constituents outside of the organization to share ideas and expertise. Recommends and develops ways to further strengthen collaboration at the Academies. Fosters an environment that emphasizes and values sharing of knowledge across program and administrative organizational groups as well as broad participation in building consensus. Leads and directs the development and implementation of all human resource communication materials (e.g., external websites, intranet site, written communications, all-staff emails, posters). In partnership with the Office of the Chief Communications Officer, effectively communicates with staff, including approved changes to programs or other matters that impact employees.
Policy & Compliance: Leads and directs the development and consistent implementation of human resources policies and practices throughout the National Academies. Leads and directs National Academies responsibilities as mandated through local, state, and federal legislation directly related to human resources (e.g., Unemployment, Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Fair Labor Standards Act, Employee Retirement Income Security Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and Americans with Disabilities Act). Ensures completion and monitoring of annual Affirmative Action Plan and accurate filing of required regulatory reporting. In fulfilling these responsibilities collaborates closely with the Office of the General Counsel.
Financial Management: Oversees OHR budgets of approximately $50M and a labor footprint of approximately $130M and ensures budget parameters are met. Authorizes expenditures and ensures compliance with applicable regulations and contractual obligations. Provides top leadership with recommendations for annual merit budget and annual benefit renewals/changes. In collaboration with the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, determines expected fringe and leave expenditures to be used in setting annual fringe and leave rates.
Staff Management: Provides leadership and mentors employees. Oversees a team of HR Functional Area Directors and their staffs. Trains and develops employees to successfully perform current responsibilities and encourages development of staff for future roles. Forms effective teams and cultivates a work environment that fosters teamwork. Interprets and ensures consistent application of organizational policies. Initiates personnel actions, including performance and compensation reviews and disciplinary actions.
Assessment & Research: Consults on human resource functional service responsibilities when reviewed by internal and external functional audits. Analyzes audit results and directs improvement to policy, practice, and/or procedure, based on audit findings. Stays abreast of human resource trends and assesses for best practice and potential impact for the organization. Monitors activities affecting all human resource operations and locations of the National Academies, in the Washington, DC area and Irvine, CA, as well as remote staff in various locations.
Vendor Oversight: Leads and directs relationships with third-party vendors, consultants, brokers, actuaries, and trustees in administering the National Academies human resource programs (e.g., healthcare, retirement, EAP, and leave). Ensures vendor contractual compliance and successful partnerships.
Confidentiality: Ensures confidential handling of secure, privileged, sensitive, or confidential information and matters, and ensures proper tone for the organizations maintenance and care of this information. When handling secure, privileged, sensitive, or confidential information and matters, maintains strict confidence and exercises care to prevent disclosure to others. Accesses confidential information for work-related reasons only, following the policies and procedures of the organization. Ensures that any privileged, sensitive, or confidential information is securely stored, disposed of, and transmitted according to the Institutional guidance. Ensures procedures are in place to maintain and protect confidentiality and to prevent disclosure. Trains and updates staff/team members on these issues periodically.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Comprehensive knowledge of federal, state, and local laws influencing human resource functions.
Experience implementing the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in an organizations policies and processes related to staff, products and services, partnerships, etc.
Ability to manage and maintain privileged, sensitive, and confidential information and matters appropriately.
Ability to operate independently and exercise significant latitude for independent judgment, discretion, and action, while also operating as a member of a team.
Entrepreneurial orientation and thought leadership to recognize future trends and new opportunities, to include exploration of new technologies and their potential application. Ability to champion innovative and new ways to get things done in a highly matrixed organization.
Transparent approach and political savvy to build and sustain diverse relationships with many constituencies, both internal and external. An open, inclusive, team-oriented work style and the ability to collaborate across the organization. Proven ability to lead and accomplish goals through influence across a diverse range of constituents in a consensus-driven organization.
Proven business acumen, a results-oriented approach and track record of delivering results in a mission-driven organization. Possesses a thorough understanding of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, leadership technique, productivity methods, human behavior and performance, and coordination/collaboration of people and resources.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills as well as the ability to interact credibly and diplomatically within all levels of the organization and in the outside community, tailoring communications effectively for different groups and stakeholders to strengthen cross-functional alignment. Has a credible public presence and an unflappable demeanor under pressure.
Effective at attracting, developing, and motivating talented staff, communicating guiding goals, holding people accountable, and providing useful feedback. Skilled at getting individuals, teams, and entire organizational units to perform at a higher level and to embrace change; aptitude for skillful negotiation to achieve a fair outcome and promote a common cause.
Adept problem solver; great at gleaning meaning from available data.
Education, Experience, Preferences:Minimum Education/Training Requirements: Bachelors degree in human resources or related field, or equivalent knowledge. Candidates with Masters degree or higher will be viewed favorably. Participation in the Human Resources Community whether through subcommittee, Board Participation, mentorship programs, or HR certification will also be viewed favorably.Minimum Experience: Fifteen years of progressive experience in human resource management, with at least ten years supervisory experience in managing primary human resource functions. Full-cycle human resource information systems experience (e.g., Workday) preferred.Laws and Regulations: Must have working knowledge of employment laws including: the 1964 Civil Rights Act, the 1991 Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Affirmative Action, Equal Employment Opportunity, and other applicable laws.
Work Environment: Hybrid office/telecommute environment; expected onsite percentage 60%. Occasional travel between National Academies facilities and to off-site meeting/sponsor locations.
Compensation Range: The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine support equity, fairness, and transparency in our compensation programs. An estimated compensation range for this position is $199,780 - $349,620. Compensation offered to the selected candidate will be based on the candidates relevant knowledge, skills, and work experience, commensurate with compensation of current employees in comparable positions with similar knowledge, skills, and work experience, and subject to budget parameters. Note it is not typical for a candidate to be hired at the higher end of the range. This is a benefits-eligible position. Our Benefits Plan offers competitive and comprehensive benefit options, including medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, retirement and savings benefits, leave benefits such as paid holidays and paid personal leave, transportation subsidies, and education assistance. For more information, please click here. Equal Opportunity EmployerIt is the policy of the National Academies to recruit, hire, transfer, compensate, and promote people in all job categories and to administer all other personnel actions, terms and conditions of employment in a manner that is consistent with equal employment, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, disability, medical condition for which a person has been rehabilitated or cured, marital status, family responsibilities, genetic information, political affiliation, personal appearance, matriculation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. It is also the institutions policy to recruit, hire, promote, and provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and covered veterans who are otherwise qualified. Expressions of Interest:Well-Qualified and Interested Candidates should forward their Resume / CVs to Milton Hall at ****** or Kevin Root at ******. All applicants will be acknowledged.
Disclaimer: The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Some functions in this description may be specific to a particular unit of the National Academies and not applicable to other units. Job Family:
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