Director, Administration & Strategic Operations

Job description

Tikvah is a leading Jewish think tank and educational institution committed to supporting the rising generation of intellectual, religious and political leaders of the Jewish people and the Jewish state. The Director of Administration & Strategic Operations will help direct human resources, risk management and general administration across the organization. Working closely with and reporting to Tikvah's Senior Vice President and Chief Financial and Administrative Officer, the Director will also lead special projects that improve operating efficiency and overall operational capability. Responsibilities: • Lead full cycle recruitment, onboarding workflows and HR-related IT tasks • Manage employee leaves of absence, the annual performance review process, terminations and offboarding • Update the employee handbook annually, coordinate employee training and support HR compliance • Track and support visa renewals • Manage the annual operating insurance renewal applications • Draft, prepare and manage agreements; route contracts for approval and maintain tracking systems • Produce and distribute internal weekly communications Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree or higher from a 4-year college or university • 3+ years of experience in HR administration, operations, contracts administration or similar • Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail, especially with contracts and personnel documentation • Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion • Familiarity with onboarding/offboarding systems and HRIS tools preferred Compensation: $120,000-$140,000, commensurate with experience and skill. Benefits: Health insurance, 401K plan, paid vacation, paid time off for Jewish and national holidays, and short Fridays. Location: DC Office (Montgomery County, MD), hybrid with 3 days on-site.