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Human Resources Director

$159,461 a year
Senate
Washington Full-day Full-time

Description:

The Secretary of the Senate's Human Resources Department is seeking a Human Resources Director. The complete vacancy announcement and application may be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/YO0NL. This vacancy announcement closes at 7pm EST on the closing date.

Requirements:

Work requires a bachelor's degree in human resources management or a related field (advanced degree preferred) and ten years of experience in professional, executive-level human resources management and development, as well as progressively responsible professional human resources experience which provides the following knowledge, abilities, and skills:

Knowledge of effective use of employee performance plans and evaluations, coaching and mentoring techniques, and addressing employee conflicts and disciplinary actions.

Skill in strategic planning, project management, program implementation, coordination, and management, and budget formulation and execution (personnel and program).

Ability to work effectively with all levels of management and the ability to effectively counsel and influence senior leadership.

Strong business acumen with the ability to understand how human resources programs contribute to meeting organizational goals.

Ability to develop, implement, and champion new strategic initiatives through effective change management practices.

Ability to develop, implement, and maintain internal workplace policies, standards, procedures, and practices.

Ability to establish and maintain administrative, quality control, and measurement criteria and processes.

Skill in consultation, facilitation, and presentation.

Ability to exercise discretion and ensure data protection and confidentiality.

Knowledge of human capital strategies and human resources functional areas including hiring, employee engagement, performance management, workforce planning.

Ability to analyze data and information.

Knowledge of and ability to apply strategic communication methods and principles.

Demonstrated experience with human resources administration in a legislative, governmental, or similarly complex institutional environment

Basic knowledge of the Senate as an institution preferred, with a desire and willingness to learn more about the legislative process, as well as the history and operation of the Senate.

Ability to use computer and relevant software programs for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, course management, and scanning.

Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

None required, but human resources certification through SHRM or another program is preferred.
Jan 28, 2026;   from: usajobs.gov

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