Administrative Director

Description

About us

WRA Architects is a Texas and Oklahoma based Architectural Design firm specializing in K-12 Educational facilities. 

About the role

As an Administrative Director, the position is responsible for the management and oversight of Office Management, Human Resources, and Process Management teams.  This position requires a minimum of ten years of experience including management of a team. A bachelors degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, or a related field is required. An HR Certification through SHRM or an equivalent association is required as well.

Responsibilities

• Plans and directs the operations of office management, human resources, and process management staff and service functions. 
• Oversees various internal service functions that typically include administrative/office, financial operations, facility maintenance/space planning, security, hospitality services, equipment and supply procurement, vendor management, and others. 
• Works with Finance to monitor operating budget spending for areas of responsibility.
• Designs and implements processes and policies that support efficient service delivery and meet the organization's changing needs. 
• Sets departmental performance goals and standards of service. 
• Utilizes data analytics to measure activity and drive continuous improvement.   
• Provides oversight of human resources functional operations, including talent acquisition, compensation, benefits, training, employee relations, safety, and compliance. 
• Maintains broad and current subject matter knowledge and expertise in federal and state employment laws to advise leadership with solutions for human resources issues and evolving organizational needs. 
• Utilizes an HRIS or other systems to facilitate processes and provide data and reporting on HR activity. 

Requirements

Skill Set

• Compensation & Benefits 
• Employee Data Management 
• HR Policy Administration 
• HR Regulatory Environment & Compliance 
• Employee Life Cycle Management
• Organizational Change Management 
• Performance Management Programs 
• Training Program Development and Delivery
• Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS)
• Business Communications 
• Business Process Management 
• Business Service Management 
• Compliance Management 
• Continuous Improvement 
• Corporate Budgeting 
• Organizational Goal Setting 
• Operational Policy Development

Reports

Administrative Director will report to the Partner responsible for WRA's Administrative Team.

Continuing Education/ Expertise/ Leadership

Participate  in continuing education seminars, conventions & organizations relevant to Architecture to stay up to date on the latest best practices  and techniques.

Key Competencies

Community Builder

Mindful Listener

Humble Warrior

WRA is an equal opportunity employer.