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Director, Human Resources

Dane Street
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 1/28/2026 CLOSED ON 2/26/2026

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Job Summary

The Director or Human Resources is responsible for supporting Dane Street’s goals by directing all people functions of the corporation in accordance with company policies and practices and applicable State and Federal regulations. Responsible for daily management of the HR oversight, functions and support.

Dane Street’s success relies on individual and team contributions every day. We care for our customers, each other and Dane Street. It is the responsibility for all of us to maintain a positive working environment that promotes client satisfaction and results.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

Employee Relations

  • Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations.
  • Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the legal department as needed/required.
  • Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
  • Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention

Management Training

  • Review existing training programs to make modifications and enhancements. Prioritize management needs to develop new programs that will improve engagement, learning, and retention and/or to meet the changing needs of clientele, the organization, or the industry.
  • Ensures that training materials and programs are current, accurate, and effective.
  • Maintains knowledge of new methods and techniques for training, and training requirements applicable to the organization and/or industry.
  • Identifies problems and opportunities such as operational changes or industry developments that training could improve.
  • Conducts or facilitates required and recommended training sessions.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Review and advise on compensation and benefits programs to provide motivation, incentives and rewards for effective performance.
  • Evaluate and advise on the planning of programs/strategies to attract, motivate and retain the people of resources of the corporation.
  • Continue improving programs and practices to meet the operational people issues of the organization

Employee Engagement

  • Assist and make recommendations to HR Exec Team on ways to strengthen employee engagement company wide.
  • Enhance onboarding experience and manage new hires touch points such as first week, completion of orientation, access to company store, etc.
  • Actively work with managers on how to effectively engage employees remotely.
  • Support to the managers by creating a career growth plan for the employees and ensure that the employee receives all the guidance and trainings in order to grow

Supervisor HR Team

  • Oversee Human Resources team members productivity, performance and quality of work.
  • Manage staff PTO and overtime requests in line with business needs.

Recruiting

  • Report on staffing objectives, statuses and successes.
  • Communicate with managers to ensure resources are being provided timely and in accordance with business needs.
  • Work with the HR Generalist to improve interviewing/hiring methods based on trends of turnover.

Other duties & special projects, as assigned and based on business needs.

PLEASE BE AWARE: In the interest of the security of both parties, please be aware that Dane Street will never conduct an interview via text or request checks from candidates for purchasing equipment.

Requirements

EDUCATION/CREDENTIALS:

A Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.

SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP strongly preferred.

Job Relevant Experience

Experienced leader and human resources executive with appropriate industry experience with high ethical standards and an appropriate professional image.

Job Related Skills/Competencies

Ability to analyze and interpret complex human resource related documents. Excellent communication skills with the ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints from people at all levels. Well organized, self-directed and decisive.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

Any lifting, bending, traveling, etc. required to do the job duties listed above. Long periods of sitting and computer work.

Work From Home Technical Requirements

Supply and support their own internet services.

Maintaining an uninterrupted internet connection is a requirement of all work from home position.

Benefits

Join our team at Dane Street and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and peace of mind. We offer a range of benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family. Additionally, we offer voluntary life insurance options for you, your spouse, and your children. We also offer other voluntary benefits which include hospital indemnity, critical illness, accident indemnity, and pet insurance plans. Employees receive basic life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage at no cost. Our generous paid time off policy ensures you have time to relax and recharge, while our 401k plan with a company match helps you plan for your future. Apple equipment and a media stipend are provided for remote workspace.

About Dane Street

A fast-paced, Inc. 500 Company with a high-performance culture, is seeking insightful forward-thinking professionals. We process over 200,000 insurance claims annually for leading national and regional Workers’ Compensation, Disability, Auto, and Group Health Carriers, Third-Party Administrators, Managed Care Organizations, Employers, and Pharmacy Benefit Managers. We provide customized Independent Medical Exams and Peer Review programs that assist our clients in reaching the appropriate medical determination as part of the claims management process.

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