CareerPlan

Director, Human Resources - SGP (School of Government & Policy)

Washington, DC, United StatesFull-time$120k2026-09-15 → 2026-11-12
Based in United States

Core

Develop and execute human resource and human capital management strategy for a new academic division, focusing on workforce planning, retention, performance management, and organizational development.

Role type

Director, Divisional Human Resources

Builds

HR processes, talent programs, and data-driven workforce strategies for a new university division

Domain

Higher Education / Public Policy

Required skills

Workforce planning, talent acquisition, performance management, compensation strategy, succession planning, change management, HR compliance, budget management, data analytics, HRIS management

Preferred skills

SPHR or SHRM-SCP certification, organizational development leadership, HR technology proficiency (SAP/Workday/Eightfold/SuccessFactors), data analytics for talent assessment

Technologies

SAP, Workday, Eightfold, SuccessFactors, Microsoft suite

Responsibilities

Drive talent acquisition, retention, and onboarding programs; Lead the Divisional HR team and serve as strategic advisor to leadership; Develop data-driven workforce planning and succession strategies; Manage HR department budget and payroll compliance; Design performance management processes; Support organizational redesign and change efforts; Analyze HR operations effectiveness and metrics.

Seniority

Director, strategic leadership