Director, Employee Experience
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Job Location:
McLean, MD - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
TheDirector Employee Experienceis responsible forleading keypeopleprograms and strategies that shape the overall employee experience at Aretum. This role oversees major areas within the Employee Experience pillar includingTotal Rewards employee engagement culture development performance management and People & Culture communications.
This leader partners closely with People & Culture leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to design implement and continuously improve employee-facing programs that support retention growth engagement and organizational effectiveness. The role requires both strategic thinking and hands-on execution with a strong focus on building scalable programs that align with business needs and strengthenAretumsemployee experience.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
Employee Experience Leadership
- Lead thestrategydevelopment and execution of employee experience strategies and programs that support engagement retention culture and organizational effectiveness
- Set priorities for employee-focused programs in partnership with People & Culture leadership ensuring alignment with business goals and evolving workforce needs
- Drive a consistent and scalable approach to employee experience across the organization
Total Rewards
- Lead key areas ofAretumsTotal Rewards strategy including compensation benefits and employee reward programs
- Partner with leadership on compensation philosophy pay structures job leveling and reward approaches
- Oversee benefits strategy and administration in partnership with internal stakeholders and external vendors as needed
- Assess Total Rewards programs and recommend enhancements based on market data employee feedback and business needs
Culture and Engagement
- Lead programs and initiatives that strengthen culture connection and employee engagement across the organization
- Oversee engagement survey strategy results analysis trend identification and action planning support
- Serve as a liaison to culture-building initiatives employee committees recognition efforts and engagement programs
- Help foster an employee-centered culture that supports inclusion connection and organizational effectiveness
Learning Development and Performance
- Oversee programs related to employee development leadership development career pathing and performance management
- Partner with leaders and managers to strengthen growth opportunities and performance practices
- Design and improve development programs that support retention and long-term employee success
People & Culture Communications
- Lead and coordinate People & Culture communications related to employee programs initiatives and key updates
- Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure communications are clear consistent and aligned with company messaging
- Support communication planning for major initiatives including benefits updates performance cycles engagement efforts and policy rollouts
Cross-Functional Partnership
- Partner closely with People Operations Talent Acquisition Finance leadership and other internal teams to align employee-facing programs and priorities
- Support enterprise-wide initiatives thatimpactemployees managers and the overall employee experience
- Guide rollout efforts tied to People & Culture programs and organizational change
Metrics and Continuous Improvement
- Establish andmonitorkey metrics related to compensation benefits employee engagement retention development participation and program effectiveness
- Use employee feedback internal data and market insights toidentifyimprovement opportunities
- Provide reporting recommendations and strategic insights to People & Culture and executive leadership
Required Qualifications
- 15 years of progressive Human Resources and People & Culture experience including significant leadership in Employee Experience Total Rewards talent management organizational development or related functions
- Experience leading or managing programs across compensation benefits employee engagement culture development or performance management
- Experience partnering with leadership to develop and improve employee-facing programs and people strategies
- Strong understanding of compensation analysis market benchmarking and employee benefits administration
- Strong communication organizational and project management skills
- Ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
- Experience in government contracting professional services or a similarly fast-paced environment
- Experience supporting organizational change manager enablement or employee communications
- Experience working with employee survey tools performance processes and people metrics
- Familiarity with cross-functional program leadership and implementing company-wide people initiatives
- Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Organizational Development or a related field preferred
- SHRM-CP SHRM-SCP PHR or SPHR certification.
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k)
- Life Insurance (Basic Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off
- Family Leave (Maternity Paternity)
- Short Term & Long-Term Disability
- Training & Development
EEO Statement
Aretumis committed to fostering a workplace rooted in excellence integrity and equal opportunity for all. We adhere to merit-based hiring practices ensuring that all employment decisions are made based on qualifications skills and ability to perform the job without preference or consideration of factors unrelated to job performance.
As an Equal Opportunity EmployerAretumcomplies withall applicable federal state and local employment laws.
We are proud to support our nations veterans and military familiesprovidingcareer opportunities that honor their service and experience.
If you require reasonable accommodation during the hiring process due to a disability pleasecontactforassistance.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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About Company
ARETUM, LLC (ARETUM) is a leading government contracting company specializing in technology-enabled mission support services for the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, and Civilian agencies. ARETUM provides leading-edge solutions and outstanding service to Federal ... View more
