NASA Federal Credit Union

Director of Human Resources

NASA Federal Credit Union

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Upper Marlboro • Maryland • Virginia • United States

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Salary

💰 $180,000 - $225,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Owns recruiting strategy, forecasting/workforce planning cadence, requisition prioritization, selection standards, and candidate experience; develop Hiring Manager capability (interviewing, selection, bias mitigation); manages external partners as needed.
  • Designs and delivers a manager curriculum (new manager essentials, performance management, feedback, difficult conversations, conflict prevention, documentation basics); builds toolkits and reinforcement plans with HR Generalists; aligns training to HR trends and business goals.
  • Builds/maintains onboarding standards (day 1/30/60/90), manager check-ins, and new hire success metrics; partners with HR staff to automate where possible.
  • Supports internal mobility, career paths, and succession planning processes; creates practical manager guidance for growth conversations.
  • Owns the process of reviewing and updating job descriptions.
  • Owns the succession planning framework and cadence (e.g., annual/biannual talent reviews); defines readiness criteria and role criticality; facilitates leader calibration with HR Generalists; ensures successors have documented development plans; tracks bench strength and progress for priority roles and report outcomes to the VP/CAO.
  • Oversees HR communications cadence (HR News/Staff Weekly Updates pertaining to assigned areas)
  • Produces dashboards (volume, cycle time, themes, repeat issues); provides HRIS-enabled insights to leadership while protecting confidentiality.
  • Provides budget recommendations for assigned areas.
  • Develops staff; sets priorities, service standards, and cross-functional operating rhythms.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required; advanced degree or HR certification (PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP/SCP) preferred.
  • 7+ years progressive HR leadership with significant experience in talent acquisition, HRIS/ATS, and compliance.
  • Experience with vendor selection and implementation for HRIS and ATS.
  • Strong judgment, confidentiality, and the ability to influence leaders in high-stakes situations.
  • You must reside in Maryland, Washington DC or Virginia.
Benefits
  • Insurance coverage begins the 1st day of the month, following 30 days after hire date.
  • 100% Credit Union-Paid
  • 401(k) with employer match up to 6% and immediate 100% vesting
  • Gain Sharing Bonus (eligibility rules apply)
  • Health Insurance (Choice of two nationwide PPO plans)
  • High-Deductible Plan: 100% employer contribution toward premium. (HSA and FSA compatible)
  • Low-Deductible Plan: Generous employer contribution toward premium. (FSA compatible)
  • Dental Insurance: Generous employer contribution toward premium (HSA and FSA compatible)
  • Vision Insurance: Generous employer contribution toward premium (HSA and FSA compatible)
  • Long-term Disability Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Medical Account (FSA)
  • Flexible Spending Dependent Care Account
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Voluntary Supplemental Employee and Dependent Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Short-term Disability Insurance
  • Remote or Remote / Hybrid work options based on position
  • Life Insurance/AD&D
  • Vacation Leave (excluding Outside Loan Officers)
  • Sick and Safe Leave
  • 11 Paid Holidays
  • Education Assistance
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Credit Union Membership Eligible
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Identity Theft Protection (Additional premiums to add family members)
  • Pet Insurance
  • Employee Discount Program
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
talent acquisitionHRISATSvendor selectioncomplianceonboarding standardsperformance managementsuccession planningdata analysisbudget recommendations
Soft Skills
strong judgmentconfidentialityinfluencecommunicationconflict preventionleadershiporganizational skillstraining developmentcross-functional collaborationinterpersonal skills
Certifications
Bachelor's degreePHRSPHRSHRM-CPSHRM-SCP