The Democratic Party

Deputy Director of Human Resources

The Democratic Party • $95K *
Washington, DC 20011In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
2 days ago
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Qualifications

  • 4 to 5 years of Generalist HR experience in a fast-paced environment
  • HRCI or SHRM certification preferred
  • Knowledge of HR disciplines including compensation and labor relations
  • 3+ years of supervisory experience
  • Ability to adapt quickly to changing environments
  • Proficient in both strategic planning and tactical HR duties

Responsibilities

  • Support the employee lifecycle through various HR processes
  • Ensure compliance with HR-related laws and regulations
  • Manage HRIS systems for efficient operations
  • Train and coach HR team and staff on system usage
  • Collaborate on employee handbook maintenance
  • Administer and execute HR programs regarding compensation and benefits
  • Manage annual open enrollment and employee benefits program

Benefits

  • Generous paid time off, including federal holidays and open leave
  • Health and dental insurance with 90% coverage by the DNC
  • Supplementary vision plans available for purchase
  • Up to a 5% employer match on 401(k) plan
  • Pre-tax flexible spending account benefits available
Full Job Description
Position Summary:

The DNC is seeking a highly motivated, experienced Human Resources professional for the role of Deputy Director of Human Resources (HR). The DNC Deputy Director of Human Resources supports the HR Director in the execution of HR strategy and workforce initiatives across the organization, and acts as a thought partner and support in developing strategic initiatives that meet the needs of a fast paced organization and election cycle. Critical for success at this point in the campaign cycle, this position will provide both leadership and operational HR expertise,for internal DNC staff, as well as help manage expansion of processes throughout the midterm cycle and beyond for our work with coordinated campaign efforts.The ideal candidate will maintain knowledge of trends, best practices and incorporate this knowledge into the work of the department. The Deputy Director of Human Resources reports to the HR Director, will have some supervisory responsibility and must be able to communicate effectively and constructively with all levels of employees. This position is based in Washington, DC.

Responsibilities (to include, but not limited to the following):

Human Resources Operations

  • Support managers and employees through the employee lifecycle including on/off-boarding, promotions, salary adjustments, lateral changes, employee relations
  • Ensures all federal, state, and local laws, and HR-related compliance matters are proactively addressed
  • Manage HRIS systems, services and interface with end users, internal and external customers ensuring seamless and efficient human resource processes that support the DNC's workforce and talent management strategy
  • Train, coach, advise and provide technical assistance and resources to the human resource team, managers and employees to assure utilization of HRIS systems for increased proficiency and responsiveness in all service delivery areas
  • Collaborate with the HR Director to maintain employee handbook to systematically reinforce organizational beliefs and ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal employment laws

Compensation and Workforce Planning

  • Advise and assist the HR team to administer and execute HR programs on compensation, benefits, and leave
  • Create a job description bank and corresponding compensation guide for normal operations
  • Create a job description bank and corresponding compensation guide for general election and coordinated campaign positions
  • Oversee a process for state registrations and accurate tax filings (specific filings) in coordination with the accounting department; Ensure a system is in place to hire in multiple new locations during presidential election years
  • Manage and review the employee benefits program and manage initiatives regarding new employee benefits; review the employee benefits program and make recommendations for cycle hire benefit plans
  • Manage Annual Open enrollment process
  • Coordinate with the Payroll and Benefits Specialist to plan for cycle expansion
  • Support Payroll and Benefit tasks as needed

Employee Relations

  • Support the HR team as needed in managing employee relations issues, CBA compliance, FMLA, ADA
  • Support ethical and effective leadership practices by advising senior leadership in areas of compliance, employee relations, labor relations, and consistent enforcement of policies and procedures
  • In collaboration with the HR Director, build a training schedule and facilitate management training
  • Coordinate employee relations functions and compliance for the coordinated campaign in collaboration with the state parties and presidential campaign
  • Contribute to a positive work environment which aligns to the DNC brand and promotes positive engagement with HR

Election Year Responsibilities

  • In collaboration with the HR Director, create an HR Plan for cycle driven changes including staffing a coordinated campaign, planning for rapid hiring, benefit modifications, logistics/planning with the IT and Operations teams, and rapid off-boarding
  • Other duties as assigned to support the department and the DNC's mission.


Qualifications:

  • 4 to 5 years of Generalist HR experience and compliance within a fast-paced environment
  • HRCI Certified Professional (PHR or SPHR), SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP) credentials preferred
  • Knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines including compensation, benefits design and management, labor relations
  • 3 plus years of supervisory experience
  • Ability to respond and pivot quickly in a fast changing environment
  • Ability to execute both high level strategic planning and detailed tactical duties
  • Experience managing HR within a highly complex environment with geographically dispersed employees
  • Exhibit strong integrity and loyalty to the DNC's vision and mission
  • Must have a high level of emotional intelligence and be well versed in cultural sensitivity and intercultural competencies


Travel: The Deputy Director of Human Resources position may be required to travel.

Salary: The starting salary for the Deputy Director of Human Resources position is $95,000, on an annualized basis, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

This is a full-time, exempt position, that may require work on weekends.

Benefits:

  • The DNC offers a generous benefit package, including:
  • Generous paid time off, including federal holidays and open leave
  • Health and dental insurance for employee and dependents; 90% paid by the DNC, 10% paid by employee
  • Supplementary vision plans available to employees for purchase
  • Up to a 5% employer match DNC 401(k) plan
  • Pre-tax flexible spending account benefits available to employees and dependents

About The Democratic Party

The Democratic Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States. Founded in 1828, it was predominantly built by Martin Van Buren, who assembled a wide cadre of politicians in every state behind war hero Andrew Jackson, making it the world's oldest active political party. Its main political rival has been the Republican Party since the 1850s. The party is a big tent, and though it is often described as liberal, it is less ideologically uniform than the Republican Party due to the broader list of unique voting blocs that compose it. The historical predecessor of the Democratic Party is considered to be the Democratic-Republican Party. Before 1860, the Democratic Party supported expansive presidential power, the interests of slave states, agrarianism, and expansionism, while opposing a national bank and high tariffs. It split in 1860 over slavery and won the presidency only twice between 1860 and 1910. In the late 19th century, it continued to oppose high tariffs and had fierce internal debates on the gold standard. In the early 20th century, it supported progressive reforms and opposed imperialism, with Woodrow Wilson winning the White House in 1912 and 1916. Since Franklin D. Roosevelt and his New Deal coalition after 1932, the Democratic Party has promoted a social liberal platform, including Social Security and unemployment insurance. The New Deal attracted strong support for the party from recent European immigrants but caused a decline of the party's conservative pro-business wing. Following the Great Society era of progressive legislation under Lyndon B. Johnson, including Medicare, the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the Voting Rights Act of 1965, the core bases of the parties shifted, with the Southern states becoming more reliably Republican and the Northeastern states becoming more reliably Democratic. The party's labor union element has become smaller since the 1970s, and as the American electorate shifted in a more conservative direction following Ronald Reagan's presidency, the election of Bill Clinton marked a move for the party toward the Third Way, adopting market-oriented economic policies and culturally liberal policies.
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