Vice President, Human Resources

About the Role: We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Human Resources leader to join our team as Vice President, People for the South Region, covering offices in Washington, D.C./Baltimore and Atlanta. Based in our Washington, D.C. office, this role will oversee the full employee lifecycle, partner with leadership at all levels, and implement talent strategies that align with our business goals. This is a unique opportunity to combine HR business partnership with talent and culture development in a fast-paced, people-centric organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the employee lifecycle, including staffing, relocations, and departures, in collaboration with leadership and key teams.
• Lead performance management and salary review processes, guiding leaders on delivering clear performance feedback and improvement plans.
• Assess and enhance employee engagement and organizational culture through talent reviews, succession planning, and coaching. 
• Recommend and implement solutions to drive improvements where needed.
• Oversee employee relations and partner on wellness and benefits programs to support workforce well-being.
• Align HR strategies with agency goals while mentoring and developing employees.
• Design and deliver seamless onboarding experiences to engage and prepare new hires.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 10-12 years of progressive HR experience across areas like talent development, employee relations, and employment law.
• Skills: Solutions-oriented, strategic thinker with strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Expertise: Adept at using data, research, and personal expertise to create actionable recommendations.
• Collaboration: Relationship-driven professional with the ability to partner effectively across multiple teams and locations.
• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to deliver concise and impactful recommendations.
• Attention to Detail: Strong multitasking abilities and a commitment to follow-through.
• Flexibility: Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work efficiently.
• Preferred: HR certification and prior experience in professional services or agency environments.
• Travel: Willingness to travel occasionally to other U.S. locations.
• Hybrid: Ability to work from the Washington D.C. office three days a week.

Why Join Us? You’ll be part of a dynamic, collaborative team dedicated to shaping a workplace culture where everyone thrives. If you’re ready to lead and innovate in the HR space while supporting a diverse and talented workforce, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply Today!

The Weber Shandwick Collective recognizes that your health and wellbeing are a priority. This is why we offer a full suite of benefits including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k (with employer match)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Juice Money - $60 monthly reimbursement to be used towards purchases that nourish your health, mind, body, and soul
• MyDays – Flexible holiday schedules
• Short-Term Disability
• Paid Employee Family Leave
• Family Building Benefit

Washington DC Salary range: $140,000 - $175,000

Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee’s/applicant’s background, pertinent experience, and qualifications.

Weber Shandwick is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Weber Shandwick recruits qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, ethnic or national origin, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or citizenship status.

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