Department: Human Resources
Classification: Administrative Faculty
Job Category: Administrative or Professional Faculty
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)
Location: Fairfax, VA
Workplace Type: Hybrid Eligible
Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for visa sponsorship
Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience
Criminal Background Check: Yes
Financial Background Check: Yes

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field;
• Master’s degree in human resources, business administration, public administration, or a related field (bachelor’s degree may substitute for those with robust experience);
• Extensive progressive experience in total rewards, including senior leadership roles overseeing both compensation and benefits programs (generally ten or more years);
• Demonstrated success leading strategic rewards initiatives in large, complex, and highly regulated organizations;
• Demonstrated experience leading through large-scale transformation, including classification modernization, implementation of pay transparency, and navigating cultural shifts;
• Strategic Orientation: Ability to shape and align total rewards strategy with long-term institutional goals and workforce planning priorities;
• Stakeholder Engagement: Proven ability to build relationships and influence decisions across multiple stakeholder groups, including senior leaders and governance bodies;
• Data-Informed Decision-Making: Strong analytical acumen with demonstrated ability to use data to model financial impact, evaluate trends, and drive strategic planning; and
• Communication Excellence: Ability to effectively communicate complex information to diverse audiences, ensuring transparency, alignment, and understanding.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in related field;
• Advanced professional certification (CCP, CBP, CEP, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or PHR);
• Experience with public sector or higher education environments, including knowledge of shared governance and academic structures;
• Experience with enterprise HR systems such as Banner, PeopleAdmin, or Workday.
• Equity and Inclusion: Ability to take a leadership approach rooted in advancing pay equity, inclusive access to benefits, and transparent, equitable program design; and
• Executive Presence: Ability to exercise the discretion and credibility necessary to advise executive leadership on high stakes matters, such as senior leader compensation and compliance risks.