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Washington - USA

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Not Disclosed

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1 Vacancy

Job Description

Overview

Join one of the most influential most quoted and most trusted think tanks!

The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit public policy organization based in Washington DC. Our mission is to conduct indepth research that leads to new ideas for solving problems facing society at the local national and global level.

We bring together leading experts in government and academia from all over the world rooted in openminded inquiry and representing diverse points of view who provide the highest quality research policy recommendations and analysis. Research topics cover a full range of public policy issues in economics foreign policy development governance and metropolitan policy.

With fair and transparent business practices clear communication mutual respect and a collaborative atmosphere that offers both professional and personal development opportunities Brookings offers an inclusive and welcoming workplace that values the efforts of all contributors.

Brookings Human Resources (HR) department actively develops and implements HR best practices aligned with organizational priorities. The HR team delivers high quality HR services and ensures the recruitment development recognition and retention of a diverse high performing and engaged workforce and smooth and efficient operations. We are a collaborative HR team of 17 including Staffing Benefits Compensation & HR Technology and Learning & Development working to provide a supportive and well managed workplace where all employees have a sense of belonging and can contribute in an impactful and meaningful way.

Position Location:This position is hybrid. Hybrid positions combine regular inperson presence at our Washington DC office with the option of two days of remote work each week.

Responsibilities

Ready to contribute to Brookings success

Serving as a trusted advisor to the Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officers (VP and CHRO) and a strategic partner to research programs and business units the Deputy Chief Human Resources Officer (DCHRO) plays a key role in translating the Institutions human capital priorities into coordinated action. This role balances bigpicture planning with handson implementation helping to lead efforts across all major HR domains including talent management employee/labor relations compensation benefits systems organizational development and compliance. The DCHRO helps foster a strong inclusive workplace culture and ensures that HR policies systems and services remain responsive consistent and positioned to support Brookings evolving institutional needs. This role also provides supervision to key HR staff enabling operational excellence and continuous improvement in HR service delivery.

Strategic HR Leadership (35%)

  • Serve as deputy and trusted advisor to the VP and CHRO helping to shape and advance Brookings human capital strategy aligned with institutional priorities and operational needs.

  • Represent HR in crossinstitutional working groups (e.g. Management Team DEI Committee) or initiatives as delegated by the VP and CHRO; serve as a delegate for the VP and CHRO when needed.

  • Anticipate workforce implications of institutional decisions; provide strategic input on talent risks and opportunities.

  • Design and implement major HR initiatives such as institutional change projects new tools and service model shifts in partnership with the VP and CHRO and independently as appropriate; ensure initiatives are thoughtfully coordinated communicated and aligned with organizational priorities.

  • Serve as a subject matter expert in strategic change management advising on the planning execution and communication of major HR and institutional initiatives to ensure effective adoption and longterm success.

  • Track analyze and report on HR metrics to support decisionmaking and evaluate the impact of institutional initiatives.

  • Monitor employment legislation partnering with the Office of the General Counsel to ensure policy alignment and institutional risk mitigation.

  • Stay current on HR best practices and industry trends evaluating and recommending innovations that improve the employee experience and institutional resilience.

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with senior leaders across the institution offering trusted counsel as needed.

  • Support organizational design and workforce planning efforts to meet evolving institutional needs.

HR Operations and Service Delivery (35%)

  • Oversee daytoday HR operations to ensure consistent timely highquality service delivery of core services including recruitment onboarding benefits administration compensation employee/labor relations and HR systems.

  • Collaborate with HR directors to align operations with strategic priorities troubleshoot service delivery issues and improve systems and workflows.

  • Promote effective use of systems data and technology to drive operational efficiency and accountability.

  • Lead the development review and rollout of HR policies in collaboration with the Office of the General Counsel and senior stakeholders; ensure updates are wellcommunicated and consistently applied.

  • Provide leadership on labor relations including collective bargaining support and union engagement where applicable.

  • Develop and manage the HR department budget in collaboration with the VP and CHRO; assess resource needs and align funding to priorities.

  • Establish mechanisms for regularly auditing HR practices systems and data to ensure compliance mitigate risk and support continuous improvement.

  • Manage or coordinate relationships with external consultants vendors or partners supporting HR strategy or operations as needed.

Team Leadership and Institutional Culture Building (30%)

  • Lead coach and support HR directors fostering a highperforming collaborative and missiondriven team culture.

  • Cultivate an internal HR environment rooted in accountability professional development and shared learning.

  • Promote communication and crossfunctional coordination across HR teams to improve knowledgesharing and effectiveness.

  • Ensure equitable implementation of HR policies and practices that reflect the diverse needs of staff.

  • Lead initiatives that promote an inclusive and respectful workplace culture ensuring that policies and practices support the diverse experiences and needs of all staff members.

  • Champion employee engagement inclusion and belonging efforts across Brookings.

  • Contribute to internal communications and culturebuilding initiatives that reinforce institutional values strengthen trust and support staff connection.

Qualifications

Ready to make an impact In this role you will support Brookings values of collegiality respect inclusion diversity and community and bring the following qualifications:

Education/Experience Requirements

Bachelors degree required; advanced degree in human resources business administration public administration or related field preferred. SPHR or SHRMSCP certification preferred. Minimum of 15 years of progressive HR experience including at least seven years leading multiple HR functions and managing seniorlevel staff. Demonstrated success as a seniorlevel HR generalist with broad experience. Strong experience advising senior leaders on people strategy workforce planning organizational challenges and cultural initiative. Proven experience leading HR efforts during periods of growth restructuring or organizational change. Experience working in a complex missiondriven organization with a diverse workforce strongly preferred. Demonstrated leadership in fostering inclusive respectful and engaging workplace environments. Handson experience with modern HR technologies and systems; familiarity with platforms such as Workday and iCIMS preferred. Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

Knowledge/Skills Requirements

Thorough knowledge of federal and D.C. employment laws and regulations HR compliance standards and best practices across all major HR disciplines. Strong understanding of inclusive hiring practices organizational development leadership development and employee engagement strategies. Ability to develop implement and refine HR policies staffing structures systems and service delivery models. Skill in analyzing and using HR data and metrics to assess performance identify trends and inform decisionmaking. Exceptional interpersonal and relationshipbuilding skills; ability to establish credibility trust and influence with staff at all levels. Outstanding oral and written communication skills including the ability to draft clear and persuasive employee communications and policy documents. High emotional intelligence professional maturity sound judgment and ability to handle sensitive and confidential issues with discretion. Strong project management organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities under deadline pressure. Proactive solutionsoriented mindset with a strong commitment to continuous improvement accountability and collaborative decisionmaking. Demonstrated commitment to cultivating a workplace culture that values diverse experiences perspectives and backgrounds.

Additional Information

What can we offer you Brookings provides a generous benefit package that is comprehensive and includes both traditional benefits and unique offerings. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical dental and vision benefits generous time off and workplace flexibility. For more information please visitBrookings Benefits.

Brookings requires that all applicants submit a cover letter and resume. Please attach your cover letter and resume as one document when you apply.Please note: if you have applied to more than one Brookings job opening you should add a positionspecific cover letter as aseparateattachment.

Successful completion of a background investigation is required for employment at Brookings.

Brookings welcomes and celebrates diversity in all its forms including diversity of experience thought and personal background. We welcome applications that reflect a variety of backgrounds based on ideology race ethnicity religion national origin gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression disability veteran status first generation college goers and other factors protected by law. Brookings is proud to be an equalopportunity employer that is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace. All selection decisions are based upon merit skills abilities and experience.


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