Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Howard University is seeking a Human Resources Manager for its Research Institute for Tactical Autonomy (RITA), a University Affiliated Research Center. The role oversees HR services and workforce development, including policy implementation, recruitment, compensation, training, onboarding, employee relations, and coordination with Howard University HR and consortium schools.
Responsibilities
- Ensuring employees follow all policies and procedures
- Assessing reports provided by the HR team, team leaders and operations managers to determine employee performance and training needs
- Suggesting changes in policies and procedures based on employee and company needs
- Researching compensation standards set by industry and governing bodies in order to create salary structures and administer employee benefits
- Creating recruitment plans, interview schedules and evaluation standards in accordance with HR methodologies and labor laws
- Supervising all HR activities, communications, reports, requests and documents created and received by the team
- Attending interdepartmental meetings with other managers
- Tracking training and research eligibility status
- Overseeing exit interviews and procedures
- Responsible for performing all Human Resources related activities and working closely with Howard University HR, as well as HR at other consortium schools, as needed. Activities include position creation, job description preparation, job announcements, hiring paperwork preparation, onboarding, etc
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Skills
- At least 5 years of professional experience in HR, Finance, Accounting or related field, preferably in an academic environment
- Master's degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in HR, Finance, Accounting or related field and 3 years of professional experience
- Due to U.S. Export Control laws and regulations, the candidate hired will need to be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or other "protected individual" (as defined by 8 U.S.C. Sec. 1324b(a)(3)
- Experience working with federal contracts is preferred
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus mental health support
- PTO, paid holidays, flexible work arrangements
- 403(b) with company match
- Ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement paths
- Wellness programs, commuter benefits, and a vibrant company culture
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