WHO WE ARE: 

The American Institute of Physics (AIP) is a federation of 10 Member Societies which together have nearly 120,000 members across the globe. Founded in 1931, AIP is a federation that advances the success of our Member Societies and an institute that engages in research and analysis to empower positive change in the physical sciences. Our overarching strategy is to advance the physical sciences with a unifying voice of strength from diversity.  We want you to become a part of our mission and join our dynamic team! 

SUMMARY: 

AIP is looking for a HR Senior Specialist, Talent Management to join the Institute’s Talent & Culture Team.

As the HR Senior Specialist, Talent Management for the American Institute of Physics (AIP), you will be a leader on the Talent and Culture team and focus your energy on creating, enhancing, implementing, managing, and evaluating programs and policies in talent assessment, learning and development, recruitment, and employee relations. Working on a team of four, you will support the Talent and Culture Officer (TCO) and 110 AIP staff.

You will ensure AIP’s recruitment and onboarding processes incorporate best practices, and that diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging and accessibility (DEIBA) are interwoven in all aspects of the employee life cycle (attraction, recruitment, onboarding, development, reward and recognition, progression and performance, retention, and separation). You will develop, implement, manage, and evaluate programs and initiatives to help grow, develop and nurture our talent.

WHAT YOU’LL DO: 

Talent Management:

• Oversee recruitment and onboarding process and practices, providing expertise, ensuring adherence to best practices, and coaching the managers on best practices.
• Contribute to shaping and leading the Talent & Culture function including mentoring Talent & Culture staff.

Employee Relations:

• Manage employee relations issues including inquiries, investigations, grievances, and resolution of staff and operational issues.
• Maintain knowledge of and ensure compliance with employment, affirmative action, benefits, insurance, safety, and other laws, regulations, and requirements.
• Partner with TCO to ensure performance management program meets its objectives.

Learning and Development:

• Under the guidance of the TCO, help lead the effort in designing learning paths and facilitating training and development programs for employees and leadership.
• Collaborate with managers to enhance coaching skills to support improved two-way conversations that provide feedback, focus on strengths and accountabilities, and are forward-looking.

DEIBA:

• Lead evaluation of DEIBA efforts, managing initiatives that promote DEIBA across AIP and throughout the employee life cycle.
• Serve as the DEIBA Committee Lead and oversee ERGs.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING: 

• Bachelor’s degree is required; a master’s degree in HR or a related field is preferred.

• 8+ years of HR experience with a focus on learning & development, full cycle recruiting, employee relations, and DEIBA

• Experience developing, implementing, and evaluating organization-wide programs, trainings, and policies to support workforce development.

• Experience with LinkedIn Learning is a plus.

• Certifications in HR or DEI are a plus.

TO APPLY: 

Include a resume and a cover letter. We encourage you to apply even if your experience does not fully match the position description; at AIP we embrace considering people from a diversity of backgrounds and career experiences. 

COMPENSATION: $89,280.00 – $98,208.00

WHY JOIN US: 

AIP embraces a flexible hybrid work environment to balance in-person collaborative work with remote work. The team works in a flexible, hybrid schedule and reports to our offices in College Park, Maryland and Washington, DC, as needed. Employees are required to reside in Maryland, Virginia, or Washington, DC. 

We offer comprehensive benefits, including generous paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, an annual retirement contribution of 10% of base pay, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, and more. 

Your colleagues at AIP are welcoming, gracious, and eager to help each other succeed. With our commitment to community service, institute-wide social opportunities, and ongoing learning and development, AIP is a rewarding place to work. 

ABOUT AIP: 

Join Us and Make a Difference!

At the American Institute of Physics (AIP), we're dedicated to advancing, promoting, and serving the physical sciences for the benefit of humanity. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, AIP is a federation that advances the success of our Member Societies and an institute that engages in research and analysis to empower positive change in the physical sciences.

Our mission is to advance, promote, and serve the physical sciences for the benefit of humanity. We are passionate about our work and committed to fostering an inclusive and dynamic environment where creativity, collaboration, and enthusiasm thrive.

Join our team and become part of an energized, forward-thinking community. Together, we'll explore the frontiers of science, support groundbreaking research, and contribute to the betterment of humanity.

Be a part of AIP—where science meets passion and purpose.

AIP is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), including disability/Vets