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-- Featured Job --

Director of Human Resources, Armed Forces Services Corporation, Arlington VA

After 120 years as a nonprofit, AFSC was spun off to become a service-disabled, veteran-owned company, based on the belief we can touch more lives in new ways by working within the government as a business partner. We still have the heart of a nonprofit, and will always put the people we serve above profits. AFSC's mission is to optimize the lives of Warriors, Veterans and their Families, and strengthen the continuum of care by bringing innovative solutions to today's military community. We plan to grow from 120 employees to nearly 500 by 2012.

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer and supported by an HR Generalist, HR Assistant and recruiting team, the HR Director will design, implement and lead recruitment and selection efforts and create HR structures which allow the organization to attract and retain key talent. Also facilitate the on-boarding process and advise management on operational changes and initiatives required to improve HR practices. And, develop results-oriented systems related to recruitment, compliance and performance appraisal, and develop training and mentoring programs.

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Compensation Specialist, U of MD, University College, College Park MD

3People&Table UMUC is the second largest university in Maryland offering programs and services tailored for working adults and other nontraditional students - currently 90,000+ students worldwide. This position reports to the AVP of Human Resources and will assist in development and administration of employee salary administration programs. This will include job analyses, proposed salary actions, researching and analyzing salary practices, participation in salary surveys, etc.

Requires related degree and 4 years experience as compensation analyst, extensive knowledge of compensation policies and practices, as well as strong ability to work effectively with staff and management to obtain and communicate information, as well as to negotiate and take action.

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Human Resources Director,

Widmeyer Communications, Washington DC

For more than 20 years, Widmeyer has crafted effective messages, forged lasting relationships, secured top media placements, defined brands, advanced issues and ideas, and helped individuals and organizations quietly move agendas or boldly take the stage. Widmeyer seeks an experienced professional to lead the HR department in support of the Washington DC and New York locations and staff of 45 employees.

Qualified candidates will have demonstrated experience in the following areas: aggressive recruitment efforts, benefits administration, compensation, employee relations, HR/legal compliance, and creating meaningful training and development programs in support of staff. The HR Director must be able to provide expertise and guidance to the firm in areas specified above. Requires related degree and 7-10 years strong HR lead experience. Professional services background strongly preferred.

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Talent Recruiter, Strayer University, Herndon VA

3People&Table We're growing our team here and have recently centralized all of our recruiting efforts. It's a great spot for someone to get into and help us build our recruiting machine. We want people who have the killer instinct for recruiting, but can also provide the best in customer service to internal clients and external candidates. We're seeking a high energy, results-driven individual -- someone who has the ability to solve problems effectively, is results oriented, has strong time management skills and the ability to think strategically in order to fill critical roles. This work will support the campus operations teams for Strayer University; responsible for full life-cycle recruiting.

Requires relevant degree, at least 2 years of strong recruiting experience, knowledge of applicant tracking system, and terrific communication and planning skills, of course. Also, must be willing to travel 10-15% to campus and other recruiting locations.

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HR Jobs Listed at Project SAVE

Don't miss the long list of HR jobs on the Project SAVE site! Bookmark this site and check it often. Lots of listings there.

2 colleagues HR Leadership Awards Call for Nominations

March 5, 2010 is the deadline for submission of nominations for the 2010 HR Leadersip Awards. The annual Awards Banquet is the highlight of the HR year in our area. This year, the gala will be held on June 15th. Read all about it.