| Title: | Talent & Culture Officer |
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| ID: | 1261 |
| Organization: | AIP |
| Job Type: | Exempt (salaried) |
| Posting Date: | 04/09/2024 |
| Location: | College Park, MD |
WHO WE ARE:
The American Institute of Physics (AIP) is a federation of 10 Member Societies which in turn have about 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:
The Talent & Culture Officer will serve as a transformative leader, steering our organization through a period of significant HR innovation and operational enhancement. This role demands a unique blend of experience from top-tier HR consulting firms and in-house HR leadership roles, bringing best practices and cutting-edge strategies to our nonprofit environment. Reporting directly to the CEO and being a key member of the executive team, the TCO will champion a culture of excellence, inclusivity, and continuous development.
Come join a team of energized, charismatic, collaborative, and passionate individuals and help make a difference through the physical sciences!
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
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Strategic HR Leadership: Architect and enact a comprehensive HR strategy that integrates advanced consulting methodologies with practical in-house execution to support our mission and organizational objectives.
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HR Transformation & Innovation: Lead the modernization of HR functions, incorporating sophisticated consulting insights to overhaul systems, processes, and technologies, enhancing efficiency and decision-making.
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Elevate Employee Experience: Utilize an employee focused approach to design and implement best-in-class employee experience programs, ensuring a lifecycle approach from onboarding to development and retention.
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Talent Optimization: Further enhance a framework that aligns AIP’s talent management strategy to the business strategy. Focusing on acquisition, leadership development, and performance systems to align with our strategic growth and the dynamic needs of the nonprofit sector.
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Operational Excellence: Ensure HR operations are lean, compliant, and reflective of best-in-class practices, drawing from both consulting frameworks and practical in-house experiences.
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Culture & Engagement: Act as the steward of our organizational culture, embedding values and behaviors that resonate with our mission, driven by insights from leading best practices.
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Stakeholder Collaboration: Engage with the Board, senior leadership, and team members across all levels, leveraging your consulting acumen to facilitate effective change management and strategic alignment.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING:
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At least 10 years of combined experience in a top-tier HR consulting organization and in-house HR leadership roles, with a strong preference for candidates who have transitioned from consulting to an internal strategic HR position.
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BA degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred, with professional Change Management and or HR certifications (e.g., Prosci, SHRM-SCP, SPHR) highly valued.
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Demonstrable success in leading HR transformation projects, particularly those involving the adoption of innovative HR technologies and analytics in a nonprofit or similar context.
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Solid background in employment law, compliance, and operational best practices, ideally with exposure to the nonprofit sector.
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Proven leadership and team development skills, capable of inspiring a diverse and talented team.
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Strategic and analytical thinker, with a track record of implementing evidence-based HR initiatives that drive organizational success.
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Strong commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion, with experience in executing impactful DEI strategies.
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Exceptional communication skills, capable of effectively engaging with a range of stakeholders, from Board members and AIP’s member organizations to grassroots team members.
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.
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:
The American Institute of Physics is a dynamic, forward-thinking 501(c)(3) membership corporation of scientific societies. Our mission is to advance, promote, and serve the physical sciences for the benefit of humanity. AIP is a trusted and reliable source of information and analysis and is a center of excellence that advances the physical sciences enterprise through research and analysis aimed at improving the understanding of our heritage and promoting future progress.
Diversity welcome! Diversity is integral to our mission and is ingrained in everything that we do at AIP. We encourage and invite people of all backgrounds to apply and join our team. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, creed, marital status, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, personal appearance, national origin, ancestry, protected veteran status, or physical or mental disability.
AIP is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer
EOE, including disability/Vets
