Job Description
Description The
Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) is seeking a
Director, Talent & Organizational Development . IDSA is a community of over 13,000 physicians, scientists and public health experts who specialize in infectious diseases. Our mission is to improve the health of individuals, communities, and society by promoting excellence in patient care, education, research, public health, and prevention relating to infectious diseases.
We are an innovative and dynamic professional association committed to the principles of inclusion, diversity, access, and equity.
Our team embodies the following core values
: M ember-Centric,
E xcellence,
R espect,
I nnovation,
T eamwork and
T rust
The Society is a great place to work! IDSA has a highly competitive total compensation package, offers flexible work, telework arrangements, and our organizational culture is highly rated by staff. Our new office is located two blocks from the metro and has a free gym onsite.
The
Director, Talent & Organizational Developmen t plans, directs, and executes short-and long-term talent management and organizational development strategies to ensure the Society has the required capabilities and strategies to meet current and emerging needs. Provides strategic insights that translate into increased organizational effectiveness to support the achievement of established organizational and department goals.
The ideal candidate should possess a combination of strategic thinking, leadership skills, and in-depth talent management and organizational development expertise.
Qualifications Characteristic Essential Responsibilities Programmatic Management & Oversight: - Directs and ensures the implementation of strategic staffing activities including new positions, promotions, on/offboarding, ensuring that decisions address the competencies necessary to sustain and grow the organization
- Recommends and implements change and knowledge management strategies, organizational processes, and cultural enhancements & interventions
- Provides direction and oversight for the development and administration of HR policies and practices to ensure compliance with related legislation, regulations, and guidelines and compatibility with the Society’s strategy and culture
- Oversees the development and implementation of total rewards strategies and structures (with a closer lens on management and leadership compensation) to ensure IDSA maintains a competitive program that supports talent acquisition and retention.
- Strategizes and executes member and staff-facing inclusion, access, diversity and equity (IDA&E) plans
Strategic Oversight: - Oversees effective staff communication plans that keep staff appropriately informed.
- Oversees employee relations activities ensuring ongoing staff engagement and collaboration pursuant to IDSA priorities and core values
Communication and Collaboration: - Collaborates with Vice President, Talent & Organizational Development to develop and define the vision for the department, including challenges and opportunities and how to best meet the needs of the organization
- Establishes and maintains strong relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external
Leadership and Team Management: - Leads, coaches, and develops a high-performing team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement
- Outlines clear accountability and success measures for managing critical projects and programs
- Plans and manages team capacity effectively
- Models a coaching style for feedback and learning to support staff in contributing at highest levels
- Manages department budget.
- Anticipates future trends and their implications
- Ensures regular analysis of data and performance measures to identify trends, opportunities, and areas of improvement
- Performs other work-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience: - Bachelor’s degree in human resources or relevant discipline; relevant work experience may be submitted
- Advanced degree a plus
- At least 10 years of progressive generalist experience in human resources; experience in talent management and organizational development function is preferred
- At least 5 years of management and supervisory experience
- Demonstrated expertise in human resources and organizational development (change management, knowledge management, process improvement) subject areas
Competencies: Knowledge, skills, and abilities
- Self-motivated, with excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Excellent communication (presentation, speaking, and written) and facilitation skills
- Strong ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively across the organization.
- Superior time management skills: ability to handle multiple priorities in a dynamic setting
- Thoughtful, discrete, and tactful in approach; excellent judgment/discernment; a trusted advisor and consultative business partner
- Effective project and process oversight capabilities with ability to allocate and optimize resources
- Demonstrated application of sound leadership and supervisory practices
- Strong business acumen and demonstrated success as a change agent
- Ability to adapt leadership style and utilize a diverse approach to cultivate an inclusive learning environment
- Demonstrates thinking across systems–connecting processes, events, structures, and impacts
- Ability to gather decision-makers internally to move priorities forward
Additional Qualifications: (Such as certifications, industry-specific experience and the experience working with certain equipment)
- SPHR and/or SHRM-SCP certification is a plus
Travel Requirements - Must be able to travel up to 10% of the time
- Maintain availability to travel to and/or virtually support ID Week
- Annual All Staff Retreat
- End of year Celebration
- Occasional in-office staff meetings
Physical Demands - This position requires sitting and/or standing at a desk, prolonged sitting and bending and lifting during travel, as well as extensive sitting, standing, walking, and lifting during IDWeek.
- This role also requires access to stable internet, and ability to spend several hours on the computer.
EEO Statement: The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applications without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, socioeconomic status, marital or veteran status. We also welcome those of all abilities and make reasonable accommodations to support successful outcomes for our team members .
Job Tags
Temporary work, Work experience placement, Remote job, Flexible hours,