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American Physical Society

ID: 1233
Location: Remote
Department: Human Resources

Human Resources Director
Who we are:

The American Physical Society (APS) is a nonprofit membership organization working to advance and diffuse the knowledge of physics through its outstanding research journals, scientific meetings, and education, outreach, advocacy, and international activities. APS represents more than 50,000 members, including physicists in academia, national laboratories, and industry in the United States and throughout the world.

Position Summary:

As the Human Resources Director, you will provide human resources leadership to APS and be a change agent. You will work every day to support our organization’s greatest asset: our people. At the American Physical Society, our people support our mission to advance and diffuse the knowledge of physics for the benefit of humanity, promote physics, and serve the broader physics community. We are looking for an experienced and versatile Human Resources Director to join our dynamic team and support the long-term goals of the Society.

You will be responsible for leading a team of five HR professionals to execute the APS HR strategy and ensuring operational goals are met; overseeing day-to-day activities and initiatives across all HR functions, including talent acquisition, compensation, benefits, performance management, HR programs and employee engagement initiatives, employee relations, policies and procedures and legal compliance. This role serves as an HR advisor to the core management team and partners with the Head of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging to ensure DEI is embedded throughout HR programs, policies, and initiatives. The Director of HR will provide advice, counsel, guidance and problem-solving expertise to leaders and staff across the organization.

APS offers a competitive compensation package, generous leave plan, and a comprehensive benefits package. This is a rare opportunity to be an HR leader in a well-established scientific organization. We are looking for someone who has demonstrated success leading high-performing teams; demonstrated project management and planning skills; and experience partnering with teams to develop HR plans that support strategic goals as well as employee engagement and growth. This position will report to the Chief Human Resources Officer and will be a member of our Core Management Team. APS operates in a Remote First environment. While most duties can be conducted remotely, the position requires periodic in-person work at our College Park location and periodic travel to other APS locations, meetings and events. The American Physical Society allows flexible work hours, responsiveness is required however during the core 9 am to 5pm Eastern Standard Time workday. The successful candidate will join a collaborative international organization.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning and Core Management Team Responsibilities

• Partner with CHRO to inform strategic planning process; develop cross-organizational objectives and tactics
• Execute the HR strategic plan and ensure operational goals are met; facilitate cross-organizational communication and collaboration
• Partner with the Head of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging to infuse DEI throughout HR practices, policies and initiatives and foster a work culture grounded in APS Core Values
• Be a change agent, implementing and driving APS Human Resources innovation

Culture, Employee Engagement and Workforce Planning:

• Lead efforts to attract, retain and motivate employees through employee engagement and employer branding initiatives.
• Partner with the Head of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging to infuse DEI throughout HR practices, policies and initiatives and foster a work culture grounded in APS Core Values.
• Partner with department heads and Senior Leadership team to lead workforce planning and organizational development efforts, including succession planning.
• Guide APS employee relations programs to identify, address and resolve problems. Serve as an advisor to HR staff on escalated issues to ensure appropriate application of performance guidelines, policies and procedures are followed consistently and equitably.

HR Team Leadership and Performance Management:

• Direct the planning, development, implementation, budgeting, and support of all Human Resources department functions, creating both short and long-term goals. Track metrics to ensure goals are met.
• Lead the effort to revamp performance management ensuring alignment with the APS strategic plan and Core Values.
• Lead HR technology improvements.
• Facilitate staff meetings in support of HR programs and initiatives

HR Compliance:

• Ensure that APS meets all compliance and record-keeping requirements, with an emphasis on keeping abreast of state and local laws in which APS does business.
• Oversee OFCCP and immigration compliance.
• Manage policies, standards, and practices to ensure fair, consistent, and effective operations.

Core Values:

Core values are essential to shaping the culture of an organization. They provide the structure and guidance for how we conduct ourselves in our day-to-day interactions. Every employee has a responsibility for upholding these values. The behaviors and actions associated with demonstrating competency in these Core Values are described in a separate document.

APS Core Values

1. The Scientific Method

2. Truth and Integrity

3. Diversity, Inclusion, and Respect

4. Partnering, Cooperation, and Open Collaboration

5. Speaking Out

6. Education and Learning

Education: Bachelor’s degree required.

Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Minimum of 10 years of HR experience, including years of business partner experience
• Minimum of 2 years supervising and leading HR teams
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred
• Demonstrated change management leader
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and project management skills with proficiency in managing several ongoing projects simultaneously
• Ability to leverage technology to create innovative solutions, continuous improvement, and automation
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with ability to resolve conflict and address sensitive issues with confidentiality
• Strong written and verbal communication skills: ability to build rapport, facilitate challenging conversations and deliver presentations to large groups
• Proficient in commonly used technology platforms and software, including Google Business Applications, Gmail, and Microsoft applications
• Prior experience with ADP Workforce Now preferred

Travel:

• The position requires periodic travel to attend and facilitate in-person meetings and events as part of its core responsibilities, as well as additional travel as assigned.

Amazing 2022 Benefit Offerings:

• Flexible schedules and ability to work remotely
• 8% employer-paid retirement contribution
• Investment advisement services: 100% employer paid
• Medical benefits: PPO or HDHP option
• Employer contribution to FSA or HSA account, eligibility based on medical plan enrollment
• Dental benefits: individual coverage 100% employer paid
• Vision benefits: individual and dependent coverage 100% employer paid
• Basic Life & Accident insurance: employee coverage 100% employer paid
• Supplemental Life & Accident insurance, including spouse & dependent child(ren) coverage
• Disability insurance: employee coverage 100% employer paid
• Healthcare, Commuter & Dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Vacation: 15 days annually
• Generous holiday leave: 14 paid days of significance; includes one week closure at the end of December
• Personal leave: 4 days annually
• Volunteer leave: 1 day annually
• Sick leave: 10 days annually
• 10 weeks employer-paid family leave
• College tuition reimbursement plan
• Job related seminar & continuing education
• Training and professional development; access to LinkedIn Learning on-demand courses
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mindfulness Meditation: live and on-demand classes

The American Physical Society is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of American Physical Society not to discriminate or allow the harassment of employees or applicants on the basis of race, religious creed, alienage or citizenship, religion, color, ethnicity, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, protected veteran status, protected military status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, predisposing genetic characteristics, ancestry, domestic violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by law with regard to any employment practices, including recruitment, advertising, job application procedures, hiring, upgrading, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, job assignments, benefits and/or other terms, conditions, or privileges of employment, provided the individual is qualified, with or without reasonable accommodations, to perform the essential functions of the job. This policy applies to all jobs at APS. The American Physical Society is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact APS Human Resources at [email protected].

All APS Employees must be vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination via our secured vaccination portal Safeter upon hire, unless they have an HR approved medical or religious exemption. The APS has a “remote first” concept that promotes equal treatment and equal access, independent of physical work location, with a majority of staff working primarily from remote work locations. We welcome you to apply today! #LI-SB1
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