Senior Advisor, Government Affairs

Senior Advisor, Government Affairs1800 Duke St, Alexandria, VA 22314, USAReq #1005Monday, December 16, 2024SHRM is a member-driven catalyst for creating better workplaces where people and businesses thrive together. As the trusted authority on all things work, SHRM is the foremost expert, researcher, advocate, and thought leader on issues and innovations impacting today’s evolving workplaces.  With nearly 340,000 members in 180 countries, SHRM touches the lives of more than 362 million workers and their families globally.The Sr. Advisor, Public Policy & Government Affairs is responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with elected and public policy decision makers, SHRM members, and others to achieve SHRM's strategic legislative and policy objectives. The incumbent will equip and motivate SHRM members to take an active role in influencing the issues that concern them. The incumbent will also work on special projects that further the division’s role in the organization’s overall strategy.Position Description

Establishes and maintains relationships with elected officials, appointed officials, strategic partners, SHRM members, and other stakeholders to advance SHRM’s overall legislative and policy objectives.

Monitors and analyzes appropriate pending legislation to determine key issues and potential cost/benefit to membership interests.

Prepares oral and written testimony, briefs, position statements and summaries on legislative and policy issues consistent with SHRM’s objectives.

Analyzes information, facilitates research, solicits input from SHRM panels and volunteers, consultants and draft position papers on HR legislative and policy issues for consideration by the SHRM Board.

Conducts presentations and training sessions on HR legislative and policy issues at national, state and chapter conferences and meetings as well as to outside stakeholder groups on behalf of SHRM.

Serves, as appropriate, in leadership and other capacities in coalitions with other associations and organizations on HR legislative and policy issues.

Assists SHRM members in advocating on HR public policy issues before elected bodies.

Creates educational materials and programs for use by SHRM volunteer leaders and member advocates to build and strengthen their advocacy activities, providing background material, advice and counsel to further our member advocacy efforts.

Assists with conferences and other events that showcase policy and advocacy efforts.

Works on special projects that connect the division’s work to the overall strategy of the organization.

Other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications

Required

Bachelor's degree.

6 years' experience working on federal issues related to healthcare, tax and/or labor policy within the executive or agency branches, a government relations office, trade association, campaign, grassroots firm or other organization.

Knowledge of the legislative, regulatory, and judicial process.

Excellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills, including experience in giving public presentations or speaking activities.

Creative approaches to problem solving.

Ability to simultaneously coordinate a variety of complex projects and work within activity program deadlines.

Ability and interest to travel for business.

Proficient in Microsoft (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel).

Knowledge of Social Media tools.

Solid customer service commitment: resourceful, diplomatic, team-oriented and sensitive to the needs of members and staff.

Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment, while successfully delivering to internal and external customers at all levels in a timely manner.

Preferred

Understanding of HR issues/laws specifically related to healthcare, tax and labor.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily with reasonable accommodations.

Work is generally done sitting, talking, hearing and typing. Visual acuity to use a keyboard, prepare and analyze data and figures; transcribing, viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.

Light lifting is required. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force to constantly move objects.

Work Environment

Work is regularly performed in a combination of office and conference settings and routinely uses standard office equipment.

Travel Required: Occasional 0-10%

#LI - HybridThe hiring range for this position is $90,000 to $115,000 per year. This range is an estimate and the actual salary may vary based on the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications. SHRM offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. The benefits for this position include professional growth and development, health, dental, vision, well-being, health savings, flexible spending, retirement, open leave, and annual discretionary bonus and incentives.Our employment practices are in accordance with the laws that prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, marital status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable law.SHRM is an equal opportunity employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran).We do not sponsor applicants for work visas.Other details

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1800 Duke St, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA