Supervisory Human Resources Specialist - Washington, United States - District Department of Transportation

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This position is in the District Department of Transportation (DDOT), Talent Business and Strategy Administration (TBSA), Administrative Services Division (ASD).

This position serves as the Branch Manager to provide expertise, leadership, coordination, management and oversight of the agency's benefits, compensation, and rewards services, helping to engage and retain a workforce of over 1,500 and drive employee performance at one of Washington, D.C.'s most dynamic agencies.

The Branch Manager works directly with the ASD Associate Director to advance human resources management-related activities requiring the facilitation of confidential and/or sensitive information and partners across the agency to develop and deliver engaging messages that support agency-wide programs and initiatives.

They will serve as an HR representative to the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) and the District Department of Human Resources (DCHR) in matters related to compensation, benefits, recognition and rewards, and ad-hoc employee matters.

The Branch Manager supervises employees responsible for updating, developing, and finalizing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) based on HR policies and practices, implementing written guidelines and recommendations for HR internal controls.

Additionally, the Branch Manager will measure new and existing processes to ensure appropriate quality standards are met, processing is efficient and accurate, and systems and procedures follow standards and guidelines, implementing improvements and simplifications to streamline processes and to increase efficiency and effectiveness.

Responsibilities:

The incumbent is responsible for working with the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) in the identification, distribution, allocation, and control of FTEs throughout the agency.

Establishes a viable agency position control system to maximize available manpower allocation, and plan for unique human resource needs. Works with OCFO in agency personnel budget preparation and changes. The incumbent provides Human Resources policy guidance, technical expertise, and consultation to other managers and staff within the agency. Ensures that controls are in place to identify staff development and training needs relative to the mission and function of the agency, and that agency employees receive the necessary training

The incumbent recommends human resource policy or operations changes, consistent with District human resource laws, rules, regulations, priorities, objectives, and any new mandates to the agency head and monitors implementation when approved.

Coordinates the human resources liaison function including establishing a monitoring and reporting system and responding to human resource problems.

Works with the Department of Human Resources (DCHR) entities, as appropriate/necessary, to ensure accurate benefits and retirement administration, position classification, and recruitment and placement of personnel for/within the agency.

Lastly, the incumbent will make decisions on non-routine, costly, or controversial training needs and requested training requests related to employees of the department.

Recommends awards for bonuses for subordinate employees.

Qualifications and Education

Applicant must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lowest grade level, or its non-District equivalent, gained from the public or private sector.

This means that all applicants must have at least one year of experience at a Grade 13 level or sufficient external experience to demonstrate the ability to complete the role of this Grade 14 position.

Specialized experience is defined as experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, such as demonstrated success leading or supervising human resources teams or projects; advanced knowledge of and demonstrated experience in compensation or benefits; ability to understand and interpret the District Personnel Manuel (DPM) and other related regulations, policies, and procedures; and thorough knowledge of human resource theories, principles, practices, and techniques as well as laws, regulations and standards related to such practices in the public or private sector.

A bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field is preferred.

At least eight years of increasingly responsible, directly related experience in human resources is preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

Professional in HR (PHR or SHRM-CP) or Senior Professional in HR (SPHR or SHRM-SCP) certification is strongly preferred.

Working Conditions/Environment

The work is performed in the office and in a conference, meeting and training rooms, and as appropriate at the employee's work site.

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