Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer (Job ID: 2024-3561)

Company: Brookings Institution
Location: Washington
Posted on: February 17, 2025

Job Description:

OverviewThis search is being managed by WittKieffer. Application materials, nominations, and inquiries can be directed to: BrookingsVPCHRO@wittkieffer.com.Join one of the most influential, most quoted, and most trusted think tanks!The Brookings Institution (Brookings) seeks an accomplished and visionary executive to serve in the critically important role of Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). This is an exceptional opportunity to join one of the most influential think tanks to ensure the human resources function provides the best level of service for the Brookings community. The core of this charge is partnering with executive leadership in overseeing all aspects of human capital at Brookings at a time of strategic momentum, shaping a holistic culture across the Institution, and cultivating a sense of community and belonging, a commitment to a shared mission, and shared accountability for Brookings' future success.The CHRO will join Brookings at a time of significant momentum, with the arrival of President Cecilia E. Rouse in January 2024 and a strategic planning process underway to chart the path for the next chapter in Brookings' history. Reporting to the President and serving as a key member of the executive leadership team, the CHRO is responsible for providing executive-level leadership and guidance in all areas of human resources. The CHRO will work collaboratively across the Institution to continuously integrate high-quality services throughout all facets of the organization, facilitate change, and ensure that Brookings' workforce is engaged, flexible, and resilient to continue to differentiate the Institution in a competitive market.The successful candidate will be an innovative, highly driven executive and will possess broad human resources knowledge; expertise in strategic, collaborative, and consultative services; a sophisticated approach to organizational leadership; a commitment to and evidence of advancing diverse and inclusive workplaces; and demonstrated experience with workforce planning, organizational development, and advancing organizational and cultural change. This leader will also bring experience leading human resources staff and programs in complex, decentralized, and unionized environments and will demonstrate the core competencies and personal traits necessary for success, including emotional intelligence, sound judgment, strong problem-solving skills, diplomacy, political savvy, cultural awareness and sensitivity, and personal confidence and humility. A bachelor's degree and at least ten years of progressive human resources leadership experience at the director level or above are required. An advanced degree and prior experience working in research, higher education, or non-profit organizations are preferred.Additional InformationWittKieffer is assisting the Brookings Institution in this search. All applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as two separate documents, a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the themes in this profile. Professional references are not requested at this time.For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received by February 3, 2025.Position Location: This position is hybrid. Hybrid positions combine regular in-person presence at our Washington, DC office with the option of at least two days of remote work each week.Successful completion of a background investigation is required for employment at Brookings.Brookings welcomes and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We welcome applications that reflect a variety of backgrounds based on ideology, race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, first generation college goers, and other factors protected by law. Brookings is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace.
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