Chief People Officer, and Executive Vice-President, People & Talent - (25-P&T-500000-142)

$260,000 - $275,000/Yr

District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority - Washington, DC

Full-time - Executive

Washington, DC

Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities

About the position

The Chief People Officer and Executive Vice-President of People & Talent at DC Water is responsible for providing strategic leadership in human resources, aligning HR strategies with the organization's overall business plan. This role involves overseeing talent acquisition, employee engagement, learning and development, compensation, and compliance, ensuring that the HR function supports the Authority's mission and vision. The position reports directly to the CEO/General Manager and plays a key role in the Senior Executive Leadership Team.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Executive level subject matter expert on all human resources matters, providing strategic and operational guidance to the CEO/General Manager and senior leadership.
• Oversee the development of long-term strategies to promote a culture of exceptional employee engagement and excellence.
• Propose innovative approaches to engage employees and enhance the workforce experience.
• Champion a high-performing culture that embraces change and continuous improvement.
• Oversee all aspects of the Authority's labor relations program and ensure compliance with legal requirements.
• Execute a talent strategy that includes organizational design, competency coaching, and retention strategies.
• Drive a comprehensive talent management system that integrates diversity and inclusion programs.
• Establish a learning culture through a comprehensive learning and development program.
• Ensure leadership development programs are in place to produce agile leaders and broaden advancement opportunities.
• Develop and implement competitive compensation and benefits plans.

Requirements

• Fifteen (15) years of Human Resources experience at the enterprise level, with at least five (5) years in an executive role.
• Proven experience leading Human Resources at the enterprise level.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, analytical, organizational, management, and negotiation skills.
• Strategic problem-solving skills and proven supervisory and leadership skills.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Management, or a related field.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $260,000 to $275,000.
• Hybrid work format.
• Commitment to employee development and career growth.
• Inclusive organizational culture that embraces diversity.