Director, HR Systems (Job ID 2025-3752)
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Job Location:
Washington, AR - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
20 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 in-depth 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 open-minded 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 Employment Benefits Compensation & HR Systems 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 in-person presence at our Washington DC office with the option of two days of remote work each week.
Responsibilities
Ready to contribute to Brookings success
The Director HR Systems oversees all aspects of HR systems and is responsible for delivering best-in-class HR systems support to the Institutions research programs and business units. They lead the HR systems team and play a key role in the stewardship of Brookings enterprise systems landscape which is anchored by Workday. The Director oversees a team of two staff. Reporting to the Deputy Chief Human Resources Officer (DCHRO) this position works in close partnership with colleagues across the Institution to maintain and enhance HR systems that support Brookings strategic objectives. This includes identifying opportunities for improvement solving operational challenges and leveraging technology to simplify and standardize HR processes. The Director is responsible for the day-to-day operations of HR systems (including Workday Human Capital Management or HCM and related tools) and cross-functional support of related systems (including Workday Payroll Absence and Time-Tracking or PATT) encompassing system administration feature adoption incident resolution release planning and overall systems governance. They will set HR systems roadmap in alignment with institutional priorities and will build internal capacity to support and enhance Brookings HR systems environment over time.
HR Systems Oversight Administration and Analytics (40%)
Lead the administration and governance of HR systems including Workday (Core HR Benefits Absence and Learning Management) ICIMS (Recruiting) and SharePoint (Workflows) and provide cross-functional support for related systems including Workday (Payroll and Time tracking) and third party integrations to ensure reliable performance data integrity and alignment with institutional needs. Oversee system operations such as configuration troubleshooting incident request and change management release planning and vendor coordination.
Serve as a subject matter expert and partner to internal stakeholders tomaintainandoptimizeHR systems and integrations.
Champion user adoption by developing and promoting effective training documentation and system communications.
Lead the development of HR analytics capabilities by delivering consistentaccurate and actionable reports dashboards and executive summaries that inform decision-making.
Ensure compliance with relevant HR laws and data governance protocols throughappropriate systemdesign and reporting practices.
Systems Strategy Improvement and Project Leadership (40%)
Define and lead the HRsystems anddata strategy in alignment with institutional goals and evolving needs.
Guidefull project lifecycles for new system initiatives including scoping requirements gathering vendor selection testing and change management.
Manage the HR systems project pipeline and participate in cross-functional governance efforts to align priorities across HR Finance and Technology.
ProposeEvaluate andRedesign core HR processes to improve efficiency user experience and strategic alignment.
Stay abreast of emerging HR technologies and trends to ensure Brookings remains responsive and forward-looking.
Ensure a smooth transition of implemented solutions to operational support.
Team Leadership and Cross-Functional Collaboration (20%)
Supervise and support HRSystems staff including performance management coaching and workload oversight.
Foster a collaborative high-performing team culture grounded in continuous improvement and accountability.
Establish long-term priorities and annual goals for the HR systemsfunctionin partnership with theDCHRO and HRManagement Team.
Build strong relationships across HR Finance Technology and program areas to support system effectiveness and strategic alignment.
Contribute to broader HR planning efforts and support cross-functional projects as needed.
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 with a minimum of ten years progressing responsible experience in HCM system (Workday Oracle PeopleSoft) administration and data management. Minimum five years of management/supervisory experience. Minimum three years of Workday experience preference for candidates with previous large enterprise Workday implementation or administration experience; Workday CCP CEBS or other relevant certifications preferred. Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
Knowledge/Skill Requirements
Ability to lead efforts to ensure optimization of HR technology platforms. Expertproficiencyin Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word PowerPoint). Excellent project management skills and ability to meet deadlines. Must be able to thrive in a demanding change-oriented fast-paced environment. Ability to think strategically about problems andpossessesskillin tactical execution. Demonstrated ability to audit data andidentify analyze and develop solutions. High degree of executive presence and professionalism with the ability to engage with all levels of an organization andmaintainconfidentiality. Well organized and confident team player and team leader with excellent communication and presentation skills. Working knowledge of regulatory and governing standards for compensation payroll health and welfare benefits retirement plans FMLA workers compensation and disability.
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 visit Brookings 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 position-specific cover letter as a separate attachment.
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 equal-opportunity employer that is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive selection decisions are based upon merit skills abilities and experience.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Talent Management
- Employee Relations
- Succession Planning
- Employee Evaluation
- Human Resources Management
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Benefits Administration
- HRIS
- Training & Development
- Employment & Labor Law
- Organization Design
- Human Resources
About Company
The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit public policy organization based in Washington, DC. Our mission is to conduct in-depth research that leads to new ideas for solving problems facing society at the local, national and global level.
