Director, Human Resources

DC Government; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Life insurance

Employer contributed 401a plan

Retirement benefits

Discounts on wireless carriers

Gym memberships

Amusement park tickets

Job summary

DC Government’s Metropolitan Police Department seeks a Director of Human Resources to lead the HR program for a diverse workforce of sworn and civilian staff. You will plan, interpret, and administer HR policies, recruit and manage talent, and coordinate labor relations while guiding senior leadership on HR matters.

Requirements include a master’s degree in a related field and at least one year of specialized experience at MS-14 level; the role involves on-site work in Washington, DC with the

Qualifications

• Requires a master’s degree in human resource management, public administration, business administration, or a related field.
• At least one year of specialized experience at MS-14 level or equivalent in HR leadership.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate the total HR program for a diverse workforce of sworn and professional staff.
• Interpret laws, policies, and guidelines from DC and federal agencies.
• Provide staff guidance to senior management on HR matters.
• Develop and administer innovative HR programs aligned with organizational goals.
• Manage recruitment, placement, classification, compensation, benefits, and related HR functions.
• Engage with legal and labor relations on union concerns and grievances.
• Oversee performance management, training, and staff development.

Skills

Staff guidance

Senior-level management advisory

HR program development

Recruitment and placement

Classification and compensation

Benefits and entitlements

Union relations and grievances

Performance management programs

Education

Master’s degree in HR management or related field

Job description

There is only one city in the country that can say it is the Nation’s Capital – Washington, D.C. Given that distinction, the Metropolitan Police Department is the premiere law enforcement organization in the city. We receive over 22 million visitors a year, have almost 700,000 residents, and 21,000 private business. The Department consists of more than 4,200 members: approximately 3,550 sworn members and over 650 civilian employees. We are one of the most diverse and highly trained departments in the country. We have the honor of safeguarding and protecting not only our nation’s residents, but also people from all over the world.

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) offers an attractive benefits package. The benefits package includes competitive compensation, health insurance, prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability and life insurance, as well a strong retirement benefit and saving options. Employees are also eligible for our employer contributed 401a plan after one year of employment. Additional perks such as discounts on wireless carriers, gym memberships, amusement park tickets and much more! Additional information can be found at: DCHR Benefits

This position is located in the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), Organizational Culture and Wellness Bureau (OCWB), Human Resources Management Division (HRMD). The purpose of the position is to serve as the Director of Human Resources. The position is delegated as personnel authority for the Human Resource Program which serves a diverse workforce of more than 4,000 sworn and professional staff members.

The incumbent will be responsible for the following:

Planning, organizing, and coordinating the execution of the total Human Resources Program that serves a diverse workforce of sworn and professional staff members.

Interpreting laws, policies, regulations, and guidelines of the District of Columbia, DC Department of Human Resources (DCHR), US Office of Personnel Management, District's Retirement Board, and various other District and Federal government agencies engaged in the administration of human resource programs, systems and functions.

Providing staff advice and guidance to senior-level management with regards to professional staff and sworn human resource matters.

Developing and administering innovative human resource programs tailored to the requirements of the organization and workforce.

Exercising authority for all major Human Resource (HR) programs that include recruitment and placement, position management, classification, compensation, benefits, entitlements, etc.

Participating in discussions with members of the Office of the General Counsel and Labor Relations, with regards to union concerns, formal grievances, etc.

Offering authoritative guidance on difficult, unusual, or unprecedented circumstances arising from union contracts, labor practices, management employee relation issues, Leave Without Pay and advanced sick leave requests, Leave Donation Program, disciplinary/adverse action administration, service agreements, drug & alcohol testing, Fitness for Duty, grievances, appeals, sworn and civilian recognition programs; and administration of performance management programs for sworn and civilian employees, etc.

Providing guidance to subordinate staff on personnel activities for recruitment, placement, non-recruitment, position management, classification, internships, City-wide campaigns, and any similar HR areas.

Performing a full range of managerial functions to include: assigning, directing, and reviewing the work of subordinate staff; administerleave and attendance; evaluate staff performance; recommend hiring, promotions, status changes, awards, disciplinary actions, and terminations; planning, scheduling, and coordinating work operations to achieve optimal combination of employees and assignments including resource realignment and/or restructuring plans; address issues or problems related to work operations; negotiate and troubleshoot employee concerns, grievances, and other matters involved in the daily administration of labor-management concerns; providing coaching; developing performance metrics and standard operating procedures and guide immediate reports in their implementation; and provide governance over staff development and training plans.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Licensures, Certifications and other requirements

The possession of a Human Resources Certification is strongly preferred.

Education

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a master’s degree in human resource management, public administration, business administration, or a related field is preferred.

Work Experience

Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the MS-14 grade level, or its non-District equivalent, gained from public or private sector. Specialized experience for this position includes, but not limited to, experience leading and managing a complex human resources division responsible for the full scope of operational programs such as recruitment, staffing, classification, employee and labor relations, performance management, retirement, benefits, and compensation; demonstrated leadership experience applying human capital principles and practices that are aligned with agency strategic goals to ensure accomplishment of organizational results; ability to interpret, communicate, administer, and recommend changes to human resources policies and procedures and ability to supervise other supervisors.

Work location is in an office environment. Work is sedentary and may require walking and standing in conjunction with travel and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the work site and carrying light items, such as laptops, papers, books, small parts, and driving an automobile.

Other Significant Factors

Position Designation:

The Metropolitan Police Department is a 24-hour, 7 days a week operation. Incumbent of this position is required to provide after-hours on-call technical support including weekends and holidays. Incumbent may also be subjected to rotating shifts, weekend work and changes in days off. This position is considered“emergency” per DPM Chapter 12. An emergency employee must report to or remain at work if activated, during a declared emergency.

Position Suitability:

An extensive background investigation is required for positions within the Metropolitan Police Department.

This position is deemed as Security Sensitive pursuant to Chapter 4 of the D.C. Personnel Regulations, in addition to the general suitability screening and criminal background check (pre-employment and periodic), individuals may be subject to the following checks and tests:

• Traffic record check (as applicable);
• Pre-employment drug and alcohol test (as applicable);
• Consumer credit check (as applicable);
• Reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol test;
• Random drug and alcohol test;
• Return to duty or follow-up drug and alcohol test; and
• Post-accident or incident drug and alcohol test.

MSS At Will Employment Statement

This position is “At Will”. At will employment applies to the Management Supervisory Service (MSS). All positions and appointments in the MSS serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority and may be terminated at any time with or without cause. This position is not in a collective bargaining unit.

Residency Preference

Applicants claiming “Residency Preference” will be required to maintain residency in the District of Columbia for a minimum of seven (7) years. Failure to do so may result in forfeiture of employment. If the position you are applying for is in the Career, Management Supervisory, or Educational Service at an annual salary of one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) or more, you must establish residency in the District of Columbia within one hundred eighty (180) days of the effective date of the appointment and continue to maintain residency within the District of Columbia throughout the duration of the appointment.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:

The District of Columbia Government does not discriminate or retaliate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, family responsibilities, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, homeless status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, participation in a legally protected activity, parental status, matriculation, personal appearance, credit information, status as a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, sexual offense, or stalking, military service, or other non-merit factor.