Director of Human Resources

Job DetailsLevel: ManagementJob Location: World Food Program USA - DC - Washington, DC 20006Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $129,900.00 - $134,900.00 SalaryTravel Percentage: NoneOVERALL POSITION DESCRIPTION 

The Director, Human Resources provides strategic and operational leadership for the organization’s human resources function in support of WFP USA’s mission, values, and commitment to stewardship. Reporting to the Senior Director of Human Resources, this role oversees day-to-day HR operations and supervises an HR Generalist to ensure consistent, compliant, and equitable people practices across the organization. Working closely with the Senior Director, HR, the Director manages core HR functions including employee benefits and retirement plan administration, compensation programs, employee relations, performance management, recruitment, HR systems oversight, policy implementation, and compliance with employment laws and regulations. The Director also interacts with and supports other senior leadership including the COO/CFO and CEO.

World Food Program USA's values provide the framework for how we behave and work together to reach our goals to feed and save the lives of the most vulnerable people around the world. Those values are:

Collaborative: We are all one team

Accountable: We own our work

Respectful: We are kind to each other

Inclusive: We champion diversity

Optimistic: We have a make it happen attitude

We are looking for applicants who embody these values and are invested in forwarding our mission.

 Why Join Us?

We are a dynamic, forward leaning, financially stable organization.
You will be joining an effective, committed, high-performing group of colleagues who are well-regarded in the community.
This position will play a crucial role in aiding the organization in their mission of ending global hunger.

Highlighted Responsibilities:

 HR Leadership & Team Management 

Provide day-to-day leadership, supervision, and professional development support to the HR Generalist 
Assign, review, and oversee HR operational work to ensure accuracy, consistency, compliance and accountability
Foster a collaborative, inclusive and service-oriented HR function that supports staff, managers, and leadership 

Benefits, Retirement & Compensation Administration 

Lead the administration, communication, and governance of all organization sponsored benefit programs, including health, welfare, and retirement plans 
Serve as the primary HR lead for retirement and deferred compensation plans, including coordination of annual data submissions, compliance reporting, and vendor communications 
Oversee annual benefits renewals, open enrollment processes, invoice reconciliation, and COBRA administration 
Manage and administer compensation programs, including salary structures, equity reviews, and offer recommendations, in partnership with the Senior Director, HR and Finance 
Support compensation benchmarking and internal pay alignment to ensure fairness, competitiveness, and fiscal stewardship 
Respond to and resolve employee benefits and compensation inquiries with professionalism and discretion 

 HRIS Oversight & Data Integrity 

Oversee the organization’s HRIS (Paycom), ensuring accurate data management across employee records, benefits, compensation, recruitment, and performance modules 
Ensure HRIS processes support compliance, reporting, and operational efficiency 
Partner with Finance and leadership to ensure HR data integrity and alignment across systems 

Employee Relations & Performance Management 

Partner with senior management to provide guidance, coaching, and resolution on employee relations matters, including performance concerns, discipline, grievances, absenteeism, and conflict resolution 
Oversee performance evaluation and management processes, ensuring consistency, clarity, and alignment with organizational values 
Promote inclusive, equitable, respectful, and mission aligned application of HR policies and practices 

Recruitment, Onboarding & Offboarding 

Manage and oversee recruitment consultant and processes in collaboration with hiring managers, ensuring equitable and inclusive hiring practices and to promote and support a diverse workforce
Oversee onboarding and offboarding processes, including preparation of offer letters, and separation documentation 
Ensure a positive and consistent employee experience throughout the employment lifecycle 

Compliance, Policy & Stewardship 

Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations 
Monitor changes in employment, benefits, and compensation legislation and advise Senior Director, HR on required actions 
Annually review, update, and implement the organization’s employee handbook and HR policies 
Maintain accurate HR documentation and records to support audits, filings, and external reviews 

QualificationsA well-