Onsite Director of Human Resources

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About the role

  • Director of Human Resources overseeing recruitment and HR functions at Cato Institute. Driving compliance and employee relations for a growing staff in Washington, DC.

Responsibilities

  • Define, document, and provide oversight and management of the recruitment, new employee onboarding, and separation processes
  • Drive adoption, compliance, and continuous improvement of the individual performance management process
  • Administer and continuously improve the salary, title, and raise process
  • Become an expert super-user of the HCM system (Paylocity)
  • Drive adoption and use of HR online self-service tools
  • Ensure compliance and on-time reporting in accordance with IRS, DOL, and other government regulators
  • Set, communicate, and drive adherence and alignment to the organization’s policies, processes, and procedures; review and make recommendations annually
  • Handle employee relations and personnel issues, consult with legal counsel as appropriate or as directed by Senior Management.
  • Oversee benefits administration and compliance managed by the Human Resources Manager
  • Recommend, evaluate, and coordinate staff development opportunities for staff
  • Support general operations of the organization, help maintain a strong organizational culture

Requirements

  • At least seven years of HR management experience, preferably in not-for-profit organization
  • Mission aligned with an understanding the values of our libertarian culture; ability to successfully apply those ideals throughout this function
  • BA/BS in Human Resources Administration, Business Administration, or a related field strongly preferred
  • Deep understanding of core HR processes and labor law
  • Excellent oral and written communications skills
  • High degree of proficiency in MS Office – Word, PowerPoint, Excel
  • Experience and proficiency in use of HRIS (currently using Paylocity)
  • Proactive, collaborative, team-oriented
  • Thorough knowledge of the general principles and practices of human resources administration
  • Knowledge of and experience with sound techniques in all aspects of human resources management, including a proven track record in hiring judgment
  • Demonstrated ability to develop long-term plans and programs and to evaluate work accomplishments
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with management staff, employees, and network partners
  • Ability to communicate effectively with employees and outside contacts at all levels (both in oral and written form) and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Excellent planning and organizational skills, as well as attention to detail
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment
  • Ideal candidate embraces AI and actively seeks opportunities to use it to streamline processes and improve operational efficiency
  • Proven experience leading and managing multi-state payroll and benefits compliance in a highly regulated environment.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Employer contribution to a Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Generous vacation and sick days
  • Paid parental leave
  • Employer-provided life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) employer match
  • Transit/ Parking benefits
  • Pet discount plan

Job title

Director of Human Resources

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$140,000 - $160,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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