Director, HR & Talent Development

AHRI; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with company matching

Tuition assistance

Friendly work environment

Job summary

AHRI is seeking a Director, Human Resources to lead professional development and core HR programs that strengthen workforce capability, support employee growth, and advance organizational priorities. This role combines strategic program ownership with hands-on leadership across learning and development, recruiting, performance management, onboarding, and policy administration.

The work location is Arlington, Virginia, with an expectation of in-person attendance.

Qualifications

• Strong program leadership, coordinating multiple initiatives and timelines to defined outcomes.
• Sound judgment handling confidential information and policy interpretation.
• Clear written and verbal communication to present recommendations and align stakeholders.
• Experience using data and program results to evaluate effectiveness and guide improvements.
• Experience supervising staff and coaching team development.
• Knowledge of recruiting, performance management, and employee development practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation, and improvement of AHRI’s professional development portfolio, aligning programs with workforce needs and priorities.
• Manage learning operations and vendor relationships, including facilitators, coaches, consultants, content providers, scheduling, enrollment, reporting, and service quality.
• Partner with the HR Manager to oversee the performance appraisal process, monitor completion and data quality, and support consistent application of performance standards.
• Serve as a resource to managers and employees on HR policies, workplace questions, employee relations matters, and development tools.

Skills

Program leadership

Confidential information handling

Communication skills

Data-driven evaluation

Team coaching

Recruiting operations

Education

BA/BS in HR, Business, or related

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

AHRI is seeking a Director, Human Resources to lead professional development and core HR programs that strengthen workforce capability, support employee growth, and advance organizational priorities. This role combines strategic program ownership with hands-on leadership across learning and development, recruiting, performance management, onboarding, and policy administration.

The work location is Arlington, Virginia, with an expectation of in-person attendance.