Executive Director, Human Resources Greater Washington D.C. Area

The Company is seeking an Executive Director of Human Resources to lead HR across North America and advise senior leaders on workforce and organizational priorities. The role includes analyzing workforce trends, such as attrition, retention, engagement, and talent movement, and turning findings into actionable strategies. The successful candidate will guide performance and talent management, succession planning, organizational design, workforce planning, and change initiatives. They will also coach leaders on complex people matters, oversee employee relations, and lead and develop the regional HR team while collaborating with global colleagues. Candidates should bring progressive senior HR leadership experience, broad HR business partnership expertise, and a record of advising executive leaders and influencing business decisions. Strong analytical skills are required, including experience producing and presenting workforce and retention insights. Expertise in organizational effectiveness, talent and performance management, leadership development, employee relations, change, and compliance is essential. Candidates should also have experience leading HR professionals, knowledge of U.S. employment law and multi-state practices, and familiarity with compensation, HR systems, workforce planning, and people analytics; Canadian HR experience is an advantage. A bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or a related field—or equivalent relevant experience—is required.

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