Director, HR Systems (Job ID : 2025-3752)

Director, HR Systems (Job ID : 2025-3752)

Apply for the Director, HR Systems role at The Brookings Institution.

Equal-Opportunity Employer : The Brookings Institution is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, personal appearance, citizenship status, family responsibilities, gender identity or expression, genetic information, matriculation, political affiliation, veteran status, or any other prohibited basis of discrimination as required by law.

Overview

Brookings is a nonprofit public policy organization based in Washington, DC, whose mission is to conduct in-depth research that leads to new ideas for solving problems facing society at local, national and global levels. The HR department delivers high-quality HR services and ensures the recruitment, development, recognition and retention of a diverse, high-performing workforce. The Director, HR Systems oversees all aspects of HR systems and is responsible for delivering best-in-class HR systems support to the institution's research programs and business units.

Responsibilities

• Lead the HR systems team and oversee day-to-day operations of Workday HCM, Payroll, Absence, Time-Tracking, ICIMS, SharePoint and related third-party integrations.
• Develop and execute the HR systems roadmap, aligning with institutional priorities.
• Serve as subject-matter expert and partner with internal stakeholders to maintain and optimize HR systems and integrations.
• Champion user adoption by developing training, documentation and system communications.
• Lead the development of HR analytics capabilities and deliver consistent, accurate reports, dashboards and executive summaries.
• Ensure compliance with relevant HR laws and data governance protocols through system design and reporting practices.
• Define and lead system and data strategy; guide full project lifecycles for new system initiatives, including scoping, requirements, vendor selection, testing and change management.
• Manage the HR systems project pipeline and participate in cross-functional governance efforts.
• Supervise and support HR Systems staff, including performance management, coaching and workload oversight.
• Build strong relationships across HR, Finance, Technology and program areas to support system effectiveness and strategic alignment.

Qualifications

Benefits

Brookings provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, generous time off, workplace flexibility and other unique offerings. For more information, visit Brookings Benefits.

Application Requirements

Brookings requires that all applicants submit a cover letter and resume. If you have applied to more than one Brookings job opening, include a position-specific cover letter as a separate attachment.

Successful completion of a background investigation is required for employment at Brookings.

Brookings welcomes and celebrates diversity in all its forms, including diversity of experience, thought and personal background. All selection decisions are based upon merit, skills, abilities and experience.

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