HR Manager, Rewards & Policy

International Justice Mission; Virginia (IL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision

Commuter and parking benefits

Retirement options

Paid leave starting 23 days + holidays

Spiritual formation programs

Employee care resources

Job summary

International Justice Mission seeks a HR Manager, Rewards & Policy to lead compensation and mobility governance, ensuring legal compliance and alignment with IJM’s mission. You will partner with regional HR leaders, manage vendors, and shape training programs.

The role requires seven years of rewards/regulatory experience, deep U.S. employment law knowledge, and proficiency with Workday HCM and MS Office in a hybrid Washington, DC area setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR Management or related discipline.
• Seven years’ experience leading/managing rewards programs and regulatory/compliance programs.
• Exceptional data analysis skills.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. employment law and regulation.
• Proficient with Workday HCM or similar HRIS.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite.
• Familiarity with market analysis tools.
• Mature orthodox Christian faith as defined by the Apostles’ Creed.

Responsibilities

• Strategic and operational leadership for compensation and mobility programs; serve as SME on U.S. regulatory environment; lead training and program governance.
• Manage complex operational matters; establish systems for issue identification and resolution; design metrics and reporting for program evaluations.
• Direct management of a two-person team; set performance metrics; advise cross-functional initiatives and engage in IJM’s spiritual formation.

Skills

Rewards & Policy

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

U.S. employment law

Workday HCM

MS Office

Market analysis tools

Christian faith

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR Management or related discipline

Tools

Workday HCM

MS Office

Job description

Who We Are International Justice Mission (IJM) is the global leader in protecting vulnerable people from violence around the world. Our team of over 1,300 professionals are at work worldwide in over 30 offices. Together we are on a mission to rescue millions, protect half a billion, and make justice unstoppable. We are a global community that cares for one another. We believe that the way we work is as important as the results we achieve. We provide professional excellence with joy and celebration to all those we serve.

The Need For over 25 years, IJM has pioneered the work to protect vulnerable people from violence. 9 out of 9 times in the last decade, IJM’s Justice System Strengthening Projects have reduced slavery and violence between 50 and 85% for very large populations of people in poverty. As we grow to expand our impact to protect 500 million people from violence, we are seeking a HR Manager, Rewards & Policy to lead and coordinate rewards programs, policy development and governance, and regulatory compliance initiatives within HR Operations, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and priorities.

This position is based in the Washington, DC area and is available to be hybrid (onsite Tuesdays & Thursdays). It reports to the Vice President, HR Operations and requires current authorization to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Strategic and Operational Leadership Partner directly with the VP, HR Operations on the design and evaluation of compensation and mobility programs to ensure alignment with organizational goals and objectives; Serve as the subject matter expert on the U.S. regulatory environment for employment law and collaborates across regions and functions to ensure adherence to international laws and regulations; Lead the development and facilitation of training for programs and initiatives within areas of responsibility; Manage complex operational matters and establish systems and processes for prompt issue identification and resolution (i.e. job architecture governance, immigration, etc.); Design and establish metrics and reporting mechanisms to conduct program evaluations and analysis to identify opportunities for improvement and efficiency, conduct risk assessments and recommend corrective action.
• Relationship Management Provide day-to-day consultative services to a wide-ranging audience on HR Operations programs, initiatives, and services; Partner with functional, regional, and country HR leaders on the administration of programs, inclusive of training needs identification and program gaps; Work closely with HR Operations team leaders to stay abreast of program delivery timelines and opportunities for engagement; Establish cross-organizational touchpoints with partners in Global Finance, Global Risk & Legal, and Global Technology Services to serve as a conduit between GPS and the Operations Council; Effectively manage vendor relationships.
• Team Leadership Direct management and leadership of a two-person team; Establish performance metrics, coaching, and development opportunities for team; Support team in prioritization and management of workload; Lead and/or advise cross functional teams on initiatives; and Participation in IJM’s community of spiritual formation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR Management or related discipline
• Seven years’ experience leading/managing rewards programs, and leading/managing regulatory or compliance programs
• Exceptional data analysis skills
• Deep knowledge of U.S. employment law and regulation
• Proficient with Workday HCM or similar HRIS
• Proficient with MS Office Suite
• Familiarity with market analysis tools
• Mature orthodox Christian faith as defined by the Apostles’ Creed

Critical Qualities

• Eager commitment to IJM's Core Values: Christian, Professional and Bridge-Building
• Able to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast environment
• Maintains a high level of discretion and confidentiality in managing data and information
• Seeks to collaborate and support others
• Focus on driving toward solutions
• Strong communication skills
• Strong team leader
• Self-starter with strong initiative
• Disciplined with priorities
• Strong interpersonal skills and self-awareness
• Exceptional verbal and written communication
• Flexible, collaborative and eager to support others
• Effective team player who fosters collaborative environment
• Adept at creative problem solving

What does IJM have to offer?

• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision benefits
• Monthly commuter and parking benefits in the DC metro area
• Retirement benefit options
• Paid leave starting at 23 days 12 holidays (plus early release the day prior)
• Daily, quarterly, and annual community spiritual formation
• Robust staff care resources

IJM holds strict safeguarding principles and a zero tolerance to violations of the Safeguarding Policy, Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment Policy, and Code of Ethics.

Candidate selection is based on technical competence, recruitment, selection and hiring criteria subject to assessing the candidates value congruence and thorough background, police clearance, and reference check processes.

At IJM, we’re committed to building a diverse workforce through fair and equitable employment practices. IJM encourages people of any race, color, age, sex, marital status or political ideology to apply for employment. While we welcome everyone into this work, we truly believe that the work we are doing is God’s work, not our own, and practice spiritual disciplines together daily.

That’s why we legally require under SEC. 2000e-1 [Section702] of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that all employees practice a mature orthodox Christian faith, as defined by the Apostles’ Creed.

IJM holds strict safeguarding principles and a zero tolerance to violations of the Safeguarding Policy, Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment Policy, and Code of Ethics.

International Justice Mission (IJM) is the global leader in protecting vulnerable people from violence around the world. Our team of over 1,300 professionals are at work worldwide in over 20 countries. Together we are on a mission to rescue millions, protect half a billion, and make justice unstoppable. We are a global community that cares for one another. We believe that the way we work is as important as the results we achieve. We provide professional excellence with joy and celebration to all those we serve.

In compliance with International Safeguarding Standards (UNICEF, IASC 6 core principles on PSEA, IASC Minimum operating standards on PSEA and CHS) we commit to a zero-tolerance policy and to take measures to prevent harm against anyone who comes into contact with IJM and its work.