Sr. Specialist, Foundation Programs

4 weeks ago

Alexandria, United States SHRM Full time

Sr. Specialist, Foundation Programs

1800 Duke St, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA Req #759 Tuesday, February 27, 2024

The SHRM Foundation is a values-based charity organization that champions workforce and workplace transformation and inspires HR professionals to make it happen. Our vision is empowered HR professionals building inclusive organizations where all employees thrive and organizations achieve success. Workforce and workplace transformation is made possible through research-based HR solutions for challenging inclusion issues facing employees and potential employees, scholarships to educate and develop HR professionals and students to make change happen and opportunities for HR professionals to make a difference in their local communities.

SUMMARY 

The SHRM Foundation’s Senior Specialist, Programs is a dynamic and proven leader who collaborates with Program Managers and the Director of Programs to administer aspects of SHRM Foundation’s programming.

The Senior Specialist engages and stewards HR professionals and partners in developing and/or participating in our programmatic offerings while supporting the Program Managers in implementation and evaluation. This position provides programmatic and administrative responsibility for 1-2 programmatic projects, for which the person is responsible for overall project management, ensuring program quality and achievement of intended impact, and support and collaboration on supplemental Foundation programming. The Senior Specialist is accountable for supporting engagement with appropriate SHRM business units to drive strong, positive relationships to the benefit of SHRM Foundation’s stakeholders.

This position will predominantly focus on the aspects of the Foundation’s work addressing skills-based hiring and retention—a body of work that currently centers on the creation and curation of tools, trainings, and technical assistance for HR leaders; iterative pilot programs to demonstrate and test efficacy; coalitions and convenings; casemaking and landscape research; and communications and awareness building around skills-based hiring and retention. The skills focus spans all three principal pools of the Foundation’s work, and the Senior Specialist, in addition to the management of 1-2 projects as lead, may be called upon to provide support to other ongoing programs, as well as to assist in baseline evaluation and metrics assessment. In this capacity, this Senior Specialist should demonstrate a specific aptitude for program articulation, development, and assessment; knowledge of research related to, and current state of, the skills-based hiring movement; and coalition/community of practice management.

Responsibilities: 

·Drives and executes the implementation of the Foundation’s skills-based hiring portfolio of programs, research, convenings, and communications.

·Manages implementation of select projects within the skills-based hiring portfolio, including cross-team coordination, timelining, budget tracking, and, in collaboration with the Director of Programs, evaluation and reporting.

·Provides supplemental support on other skills-related programming, including in the other pools of work the Foundation leads.

·Reviews and maintains awareness of both SHRM and non-SHRM research, findings, and trends in the skills-based hiring space.

·Interfaces with program partners, funders, and recipients in a professional and competent manner.

Serves as a liaison to subject matter partners, industry experts, consultants, and partner institutions.  Collaborates with SHRM research and SHRM product development and certification teams to develop and maintain program products as appropriate.  Collaborates with Programs team to track the fulfillment of donor commitments related to the SHRM Foundation’s programs and initiatives. 

Education & Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree is not required but will be considered. All candidates are required to demonstrate aptitude in written and verbal communications, program/project ideation and management, coalition/community of practice creation and facilitation, budget development and assessment, funder/investor relations, and people management. Preferred knowledge of the HR field; formal/professional knowledge of the mental, physical, and social health space; and an understanding of broader processes for identifying and engaging in societal and sector trends. At least five (5) years of progressive program and leadership experience, preferably within the non-profit space. Specific focus on programming, communications and public relations, and project management of products, events/convenings, and research/evaluation projects. Experience in volunteer, board member, and donor management.

Certifications

None required. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to articulate overarching strategy and manage multiple projects; an eye for detail paired with an appreciation and understanding of the bigger picture. Outstanding sponsor/donor/investor, partner, and peer collaboration and negotiation skills.  Ability to speak to CEOs, practitioners, and everyone in between confidently and competently. Ability to position new ideas and ways of doing business that inspire and excite stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to lead and grow capacity within both directly managed and informal/cross-organizational teams working towards a shared vision and goal. Highly proficient at working cross-functionally and collaboratively across departments and with separate partners and stakeholders. Excellent organizational planning, presentation, and professional writing skills in English. 

Additional Notes

Physical Requirements

Must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily with reasonable accommodations.

Work environment

Work is regularly performed in a combination of office and conference settings and routinely uses standard office equipment. This position is an in-office position, with requirement for in-office work at our Alexandria, VA location Tuesday through Thursday every week, as well as attendance at germane conferences and convenings.  Travel required 20%-30% of time.

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The hiring range for this position is $68,000 to $88,000 per year. This range is an estimate and the actual salary may vary based on the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications. SHRM offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. The benefits for this position include professional growth and development, health, dental, vision, well-being, health savings, flexible spending, retirement, open leave, and annual discretionary bonus and incentives.

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