KWC Certified Public Accountants Hiring for Director of Human Resources Job at Alexandria, VA Full Time

Position Purpose
KWC Certified Public Accountants is a growing CPA firm with offices in Richmond and Alexandria, Virginia, and a multiple workplace award recipient, including ClearlyRated’s Best of Accounting and a Best Place to Work in Virginia. We are currently seeking a Director of Human Resources, preferably with previous experience performing various HR duties in a professional services firm environment with 100+ employees

Our Director of Human Resources will contribute to the development of HR department goals, objectives, and systems by developing and administering human resources plans and procedures that relate to company personnel and align with the overall business strategy of KWC.

This position will oversee the full spectrum of HR responsibilities including employee relations, performance management, talent acquisition, employee development, benefits, and compensation, by developing and monitoring overall HR strategies, systems, tactics and procedures across KWC.

An essential prerequisite for this position is the ability to be a motivated self-starter. The ideal candidate will be comfortable interacting with fellow staff members and external parties on a remote basis, utilizing the firm’s technology including cloud-based and collaborative software.
Performance Expectations

• Human Resource and Project Management
• Reasoning
• Interpersonal Skills
• Computer and Software Skills
• Proven ability to recruit, train, and motivate personnel in order to balance staffing strength with profitability and growth (optional)
• Ability to establish credibility and be decisive, but able to recognize and support the partnership’s preferences and priorities
• Results and profit‐oriented with the ability to balance other business considerations.
• Strong analytical and reasoning abilities
• Participative management style; advocates team concept
• High energy level and comfortable performing multifaceted projects in conjunction with normal activities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Position Responsibilities

• Employee relations:
• Nurture a positive working environment.
• Help bridge management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances or other issues.
• Assist in planning and conducting new employee orientations.
• Maintains personnel manual in accordance with applicable employment laws and guidelines

Policy Development:

• Works with Executive Committee in developing and initiating personnel policy.
• Updates personnel policies
• Communicates and interprets policies for the partners and all employees

Performance management:

• Oversee the performance review process, including the implementation of ADP Workforce Now in a manner that drives and encourages high performance.
• Monitors personnel evaluation system
• Prepares/coordinates preparation of job descriptions
• Assist in the creation and documentation of performance improvement plans.
• Conduct exit interviews.

Talent acquisition:

• Recruits, interviews and hires candidates for all positions firmwide
• Assist firm departments with organizational staffing/planning.
• Participate in the talent group meetings and plans.
• Oversee recruitment efforts for all personnel levels and departments.
• Assist in writing and placing job ads.
• Screen resumes.
• Coordinate the interviewing process.

Employee development:

• Identify soft skills training for staff of all departments and levels.
• Assist in the coordination and documentation of the mentoring program.
• Assist in the coordination and documentation of the direct supervisor/coaching program.
• Assist principals and managers in developing career development paths for staff.
• Develops training programs and career paths for all staff

Benefits:

• Recommends revisions to maintain a competitive compensation and benefit package
• Negotiates contracts with benefit vendors to provide maximum benefits at lowest costs.
• Administer benefits plans and open enrollment, including health, dental and vision care, retirement plan, PTO policy, and other policies as needed.
• Stay current on various compliance and regulatory concerns for employees.
• Care about the safety, wellness, and health of the firm’s employees.

Compensation:

• Act as back up for controller for payroll.
• Participate in compensation committee and coordinate pay increases and promotions in conjunction with performance reviews.
• Conduct annual salary surveys.

Professional Development

• Demonstrates a strong commitment to the firm
• Attends seminars and programs on the administration of CPA firms
• Learns and uses new technology the firm introduces into the work environment

Skills and Education Required

• Minimum of 5-7+ years of Human Resources with at least three (3) being in a generalist type role.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CIP or SHRM-SCP preferred
• Experience in a professional service industry, preferably a CPA firm
• Computer and software proficiency and competence using all general office equipment
• Well‐developed interpersonal skills
• Ability to get along well with diverse personalities; tactful, mature and flexible
• Ability to operate independently and “self-manage” projects
• Sound administrative skills
• Well‐developed management skills

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
KWC is following all federal and state guidelines related to COVID-19.

Work Location:

• Multiple locations

Work Remotely:

• Temporarily due to COVID-19