OVERVIEW OF EASTERSEALS SERVING DC | MD | VA

Who We Are
Including Individuals. Empowering Families. Strengthening Communities.℠
Easterseals DC MD VA ( www.eseal.org ) is leading the way to full equity, inclusion, and access through direct and life-changing disability and community services.
Since 1945, Easterseals DC MD VA has worked tirelessly to enhance quality of life and expand access to healthcare, education, and employment. And we won’t rest until each one of us is valued, respected, and accepted.
We take a holistic approach, providing comprehensive services to thousands of children and adults in our neighborhoods, no matter their disability, military status, income, race, or age: To help each child reach their full potential, we provide personalized child development and early intervention services. To improve health and reduce isolation in adults with disabilities, we offer engaging activities and expansive resources. To enable military families to integrate into the community, we provide a suite of services, including employment support and mental healthcare. And to sustain families and caregivers, we provide comprehensive services and support.
Together with our partners, we’re reducing poverty and homelessness and improving healthcare and employment by empowering people of all ages and abilities to be full and equal participants in their communities. Join us.
As the Easterseals affiliate serving Washington, DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia, ( www.eseal.org ) Easterseals DC MD VA works through public-private partnerships to provide community-based services in the most efficient manner possible. These traits were demonstrated in the opening our Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Inter-Generational Center, which has quickly become an international model of excellence for delivering superior outcomes, including creating meaningful connections between generations. It was opened through visionary partnership among local, state, and national governments, as well as private individual, corporate, and foundation investment. The shared resources created a maximum return on investment for the community. Through a variety of resources, Easterseals provides information and guidance about how to navigate changing needs within our communities.
Easterseals DC MD VA, we know that creating a hopeful, inclusive community where all people realize their potential and live meaningful lives can be done only when we value our greatest asset – our staff. More than 200 employees across the greater Washington, DC area, from Hagerstown, Maryland, to Falls Church, Virginia, value the rewarding work that enables Easterseals to lead the way to 100% equity, inclusion, and access for people with disabilities, families, and communities.
If you want to do well while doing good, Easterseals DC MD VA may be the place for you.

EASTERSEALS JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Human Resources Director
Department: Human resources
Location : Silver Spring
Reports to: Vice President of HR
FLSA Classification: Exempt

JOB SUMMARY:

The Human Resources Director position is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management in designated programs/departments. The Human Resources Director maintains an effective level of business literacy about the organization’s financial position, plans, culture, and challenges. This position reports to the VP Human Resources.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
• Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organization’s hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and the administrative practices related to those factors.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.Must be able to travel to office locations within DC, MD, and VA on a consistent and daily basis.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 7 years of experience resolving complex employee relations issues.
• Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee relations, diversity, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) credentials strongly preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift to fifteen pounds at times.
• Must be able to occasionally stand for prolonged periods of (job fairs, organizational events etc.
  Pay Range : $80,000 to $95,000 Annually

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This position may have direct supervisory responsibilities and serves as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.
• This position is responsible for managing the front desk security personnel at the corporate office.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts regular meetings with assigned programs/departments.
• Consults with line management, providing HR guidance when appropriate.
• Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs, and policies.
• Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough, and objective investigations. Partners with VP of HR on escalated employee relations issues.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with legal counsel as needed/required.
• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance for management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
• Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation.
• Provides guidance and input on program/department restructures and workforce planning.
• Identifies training needs for business units and individual executive coaching needs.
• Performs full cycle recruiting for all levels of positions.
• Assist, develops and executes organization-wide programs such as wellness campaigns, open enrollment, community events, job fairs etc.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.Attend and professionally represent the company at various community events, unemployment hearings etc.