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Director of Human Resources


Job Location:

Washington, DC - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 190000 - 240000
Posted: 29 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Location: Remote (USA)

Start Date: November 18 2026

Type: Full-time/ exempt

Annual Salary Range: $190000 - $240000

The Director of Human Resources (HR) leads HR operations at the Marguerite Casey Foundation (the Foundation) managing the full employee lifecycle for a distributed workforce. Reporting directly to the CHRO this role translates strategic talent vision into compliant processes scalable programs and culturally coherent employee experiences. Working alongside the CHRO and HR Generalist the Director oversees core HR functions while serving as a trusted thought partner and key liaison for managers and staff Foundation-wide. This full-time remote position is exempt under the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act.
About Marguerite Casey Foundation

At Marguerite Casey Foundation we are working toward a country where our government prioritizes the needs of excluded and underrepresented order to achieve that vision we support organizations scholars leaders and initiatives focused on shifting the balance of power toward communities who continue to be excluded from shaping society and from sharing in its rewards and freedoms. Learn more at You Can Expect

In this role you can expect to:

  • Drive and deliver all aspects of the employee life cycle for a distributed workforce.

  • Oversee the Foundations core HR operations multi-state compliance values-aligned compensation and benefits plans and HR policies.

  • Support people managers through coaching and training programs strategic workforce planning and lead managers through change management execution.

  • Partner with the Finance and Operations teams to deliver a best-in-class remote work environment.

  • Collaborate with manage and develop the Foundations HR Generalist.

  • Grow the employee experience including continuous improvement of the Foundations ongoing performance management programming formal onboarding and orientation frameworks recruitment processes and internal events.

  • Learn the Foundations internal operations and Talent Philosophy adapting and optimizing HR systems to support a highly connected distributed workforce.

  • Partner with the CHRO to map refine and implement organization design changes informed by change management best practices.

  • Work closely with the CHRO and the Foundations general counsel to implement best practices to manage organizational risk.

Who Should Apply

You should consider applying if you:

  • Have 810 years of progressive HR leadership experience (nonprofit is a nice-to-have) with a Bachelors degree a deep understanding of the full employee lifecycle and a proven track record of managing and developing direct reports.

  • Have experience translating high-level talent strategy into scalable operational plans applying project and change management principles to build refine and modernize HR processes and software platforms (system implementation experience is a plus).

  • Bring strong technical acumen in compensation benefits administration and market benchmarking complemented by experience managing vendor and consultant relationships.

  • View HR as a strategic arm of an organization and a cultural anchor as well as an operational necessity.

  • Maintain expert knowledge of federal state and local employment laws multi-state labor compliance standards and organizational risk management.

  • Navigate complex workplace conflict and sensitive employee relations matters with confidence high emotional intelligence and situational awareness.

  • Act with high integrity and discretion when managing sensitive and confidential information.

  • Appreciate working both independently and collaboratively.

  • Communicate effectively in writing and verbally with a variety of stakeholders.

  • Are able to prioritize against competing demands for your time and communicate tradeoffs and stay organized to meet deadlines even in high-paced situations.

  • Are committed to the Foundations mission and values of belonging & representation mutual respect and trust.

Working Conditions
  • Remote Work - This position is open to candidates nationally and across time zones.

  • Physical Demands of the Job - Constant computer work that may require repetitive motion prolonged periods of sitting and sustained visual and mental applications and demands. Occasional bending gripping pulling collating walking and filing; occasional lifting (under 20 lbs) which may require the use of carts; constant seeing and hearing. Occasional travel by auto air or train.

  • Benefits - The Foundation provides health dental and vision benefits annual professional development funds donation matching and retirement plans.

  • Time Off - The Foundation offers 30 days of Paid-Time-Off annually 11 paid holidays and two floating holidays.

$190000 - $240000 a year
The starting salary range for this position is $190000 - $240000 annually.
Contact/Application Information

To apply submit your resume and cover letter via our website by September 30 2026. The search is being managed by Fitz-Roy and Associates.

In your cover letter we want to learn about what you will bring to this position and the Foundation how you hope to develop and why you would like to advance Marguerite Casey Foundations mission. Please visit our website for more information about our hiring process.

The Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and it is our objective to recruit hire and retain the most qualified individuals without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation or identity gender identity or expression national origin age mental or physical disability veteran status or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable federal state or local law.

Marguerite Casey Foundation adheres to the Americans with Disabilities Act requirements. It will provide reasonable accommodations upon request and approval to enable employees with disabilities to participate in any part of the application or interview process or perform the essential functions of their job absent undue hardship.


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It’s not enough for communities to be merely represented in our economy and democracy — they must be powerful enough to shape them. Marguerite Casey Foundation helps community leaders gain the freedom they need to lead, so their communities can gain the power they need to change how s ... View more

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