Director, Human Resources: Remote: Washington, DC, NOVA

Dir, Human Resources

Remote: Washington, DC, NOVA area

FWDthink is a consulting company specializing in technology solutions, education and government contracting. Founded in 2010, we support Federal, State, Local Government & Commercial clients, providing solutions in Technology, Acquisition Support, Financial Management, Education and Consulting.

At FWDThink, we use authenticity, simplicity & kindness to enable talent & service. Our model focuses on moving the mission forward and encourages experimentation, expression the disruption of paradigms that no longer serve the greater good. We are creative, nurturing and innovative. We are a company of creators with evolving interests. We think forward by aligning our resources, tools, and strategies to focus on the solution. Join us as we encourage and empower our employees!

Why we need YOU!

WE ARE GROWING (fast) and we need help shifting the paradigm with an "out of the box thinker" like you! We are seeking a Director of Human Resources to help us align our organization's mission with our talent acquisition, maintenance & legal strategy. You are an HR Strategist in the areas of; Employee Relations, Legal Compliance, Workforce Administration, Employee Engagement, Payroll, Reward & Recognition. You will help us implement, maintain & improve our HR systems and manage the HR budget.

You Have:

• Great people skills & a Forward Thinking attitude!
• Extensive experience with 8a, small businesses & Hubzone certifications & qualifications
• Ability to multitask
• Strong leadership & organizational skills
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Good problem-solving skills
• Experience with Federal, state & local legal requirements
• CHRO or SHRM Certified

Responsibilities:

• Lead all functions related to HR for 60 total employees (and growing!)
• This position provides an opportunity to impact the culture of our rapidly growing organization.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO & President, and Executive leadership team on all aspects of Human Resources policies.
• Develop and implement a visionary and robust HR strategy to advance company's employee-focused culture while fostering an empowered workforce
• Develop and lead the HR department constantly striving to achieve outstanding customer service, continual improvement, and operational effectiveness of the organization
• Implement effective development programs that prepare employees for career advancement through skill specific training, education, and performance evaluation
• Develop comprehensive total rewards programs that motivate, empower, and incentivize optimal performance from the team
• Design, develop, and implement talent management systems, tools, and processes to foster a performance-based culture and drive continuous improvement
• Establish credibility with leadership, and throughout the organization as an effective leader, strategic thinker, collaborator, problem solver, and over-arching trusted advisor
• Plans, leads, develops, coordinates, and implements policies, processes, training, initiatives, and surveys to support the organization's human resource compliance and strategy needs
• Administers or oversees the administration of human resource programs including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development
• Monitors and ensures the organization's compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews and modifies policies and practices to maintain compliance
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law; applies this knowledge to communicate changes in policy, practice, and resources to upper management
• Facilitates professional development, training, and certification activities for HR staff
• Manage day-to-day operations of the HR team, ensuring security and accuracy of employee records and compliance with all local, state and federal employment laws, and FWDThink's employee handbook
• Provide leadership, support and expert advice and counsel to regional management teams
• Ensures processes, policies and practices are interpreted and applied consistently and effectively
• Oversees the management of unemployment and workers compensation claims
• Coordinates the timely completion of government reports (EEO-1, AAP, VETS 4212, OSHA, etc.)
• Develops and disseminates employee communication regarding HR related programs

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in human resources management
• Minimum of 10 years experience in human resources