Director, People And Culture

Are you a seasoned HR professional with a passion for supporting employee success? Are you ready to make your mark on a rapidly expanding agency with high-performing teams? Montage Marketing Group has the perfect opportunity for you.

We are seeking an experienced Human Resource professional who can lead HR policies, possesses extensive knowledge of multi-state human resource compliance, and can execute day-to-day human resource operations. In addition to position-specific expertise and competencies, candidates must possess strong leadership and management skills, problem-solving know how, and effective interpersonal and communication capability.

This is a full-time, exempt position working a hybrid schedule at Montage's McLean, VA and Rockville, MD offices, and home office. In this role, the successful individual will plan, lead, direct, develop, and coordinate the policies, activities, and staff of the Human Resource (HR) department, ensuring legal compliance and implementation of the agency's talent and culture strategies. Anticipated annual salary for this position is $90,000 - $110,000.

Required Skills And Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Mac operating system.
• Ability to adapt to the needs of the agency and employees.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization's talent management system Breezy.

Education and Experience

• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP highly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required; Master's degree preferred.
• A minimum of eight (8) years of human resource management experience required.

Responsibilities Change Management:

• Plan, develop, lead, and implement policies, processes, training, initiatives, and surveys to support the organization's human resource compliance and strategy needs.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law; applies this knowledge to communicate changes in policy, practice, and resources to upper management.
• Collaborates with senior leadership to understand the agency's goals and strategy related to talent recruitment, management, and retention.

Supervisory:

• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with employment laws and company policy.
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations. Assists Managers with employee performance and behavioral matters as needed.
• Oversees the daily workflow of the department.
• Develops and implements departmental budget.
• Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff in the department.

People Management:

• Identifies staffing and recruiting needs; develops and executes best practices for hiring and talent management.
• Facilitates professional development, training, and certification activities for HR team and works with Managers to develop professional development plans for direct reports.
• Performs other position-related duties as required.
• Monitors and ensures the agency's compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews and modifies policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Administers or oversees the administration of human resource programs including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.