Associate Director, Human Resources

Job Description

Job Description

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The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture is seeking a new team member to join its operations team who is passionate about American agriculture. This position plays an important role in supporting NASDA's growing workforce by strengthening recruitment strategies, enhancing onboarding programs, supporting employee relations, and ensuring compliance with organizational policies and employment regulations. The Associate Director of Human Resources will work closely with internal teams to support a positive workplace culture and ensure that NASDA's human resources systems and processes effectively support both full-time staff and a large nationwide temporary workforce. This role is well-suited for an HR professional who enjoys improving systems, strengthening recruitment pipelines, and helping a growing organization support a dynamic workforce.

NASDA employees earn a competitive salary and enjoy an excellent work culture at an organization with exceptional perks , including a flexible schedule and an incredible mission .

ABOUT NASDA

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture is a nonpartisan, nonprofit association representing the elected and appointed commissioners, secretaries, and directors of the state departments of agriculture. NASDA enhances American food and agriculture communities through policy, partnerships, and public engagement.

We recognize that to achieve our goals, we need employees who are as passionate about agriculture as we are. We strive to create a positive work environment that our employees can be proud of and where they can build their careers.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The essential functions include but are not limited to:

• Lead and implement NASDA's full-cycle recruitment strategy for both headquarters employees and the nationwide network of NASS enumerators.
• Partner with program leadership to identify workforce needs and develop long-term staffing strategies.
• Oversee and continually improve onboarding processes to ensure new employees and enumerators are effectively integrated into the organization.
• Design and implement training resources that support employee engagement and retention.
• Manage employee relations matters including conflict resolution, performance management guidance, and policy interpretation.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Oversee compliance functions including personnel records management, employment documentation, and internal human resources (HR) policies.
• Administer employee benefits programs for headquarters staff, including health insurance, retirement plans, and related benefits.
• Serve as the internal expert on HR systems, ensuring systems function efficiently and identify opportunities to improve HR systems and workflows to support both headquarters staff and distributed enumerator workforce.
• Assist leadership with HR reporting, workforce analytics, and organizational planning.
• Develop and maintain HR policies and procedures that align with NASDA's mission and operational structure.
• Support organizational culture initiatives and employee engagement efforts.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field required.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in human resources management, preferably in a growing organization or complex workforce structure.
• Experience managing recruitment and workforce strategy across both full-time and distributed or seasonal employees preferred.
• Demonstrable experience with HR information systems (ex. iSolved) including the ability to manage and optimize system functionality.
• Knowledge of employment law, HR compliance requirements, and best practices in HR administration.
• Experience administering employee benefits programs.
• Demonstrated ability to manage employee relations issues with professionalism and sound judgment.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to identify solutions and improve processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Superior interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to work effectively across all levels of an organization.
• High level of independence in day-to-day tasks.
• Self-motivated as well as a team player.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented work environment.

SALARY RANGE- $85,000-$100,000

WORK SCHEDULE

This full-time, exempt position may be remote or work at NASDA headquarters at 4350 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA, two blocks from the Ballston Metro Station (orange and silver lines).

For employees based at headquarters, we offer a hybrid work schedule , with three days in the office and two days working from home.

Benefits:

• PTO for vacation, sick leave, and volunteer hours
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development
• 401k - 100% match up to 4%

We understand your time is valuable, so we have a rapid and easy application process. Please complete our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application and attach your cover letter and resume to your application. Applications without a cover letter and resume will not be considered. We look forward to meeting you!

- If you have issues attaching your cover letter to the application, please email it to [email protected].

Location: 22203

NASDA does not discriminate in employment practices or programs on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability, political beliefs, or family status.

You will have to pass a background check