Marathon Strategies is an independent communications and research firm that helps corporations, industry associations, coalitions, brands, and nonprofits realize their organizational goals and manage reputational challenges. We specialize in reputation management, communications, crisis and issues management, creative content, and digital strategy. We are headquartered in New York City, with offices in Washington, D.C., and Albany, and people around the country.

We are looking for a dynamic and energetic Director of Human Resources to oversee the strategy for our most important asset: Our People.

Over the last five years, Marathon Strategies has expanded quickly, adding a diverse range of clients, staff, and new capabilities. We are looking for someone with the energy, grit, and experience to contribute to this growth and be part of recruiting and rewarding a team of intellectually curious and capable consultants, helping to position Marathon Strategies as the best place to work in our industry.

The ideal candidate will be a visionary leader and strategic thinker entrusted with molding the future of human capital. They will have a passion for people, an entrepreneurial, get-it-done attitude, and a proven track record in building and engaging teams in a consultancy environment.

Key Responsibilities for this role include:

Strategic Talent Acquisition: Develop and execute innovative recruitment strategies to identify and attract industry-leading professionals. Oversee the entire recruitment lifecycle, ensuring a seamless and inclusive experience for all candidates.

Comprehensive Talent Management: Design and continuously refine talent retention programs. Drive organizational excellence by defining roles, enhancing career development opportunities, and ensuring a robust succession planning framework.

Performance Optimization: Spearhead the performance review process, fostering a culture of continuous feedback and development. Collaborate with leadership to design bespoke training programs that align employee growth with organizational goals.

Inclusive Culture Advocacy: Champion Marathon Strategies' commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA). Develop and implement actionable DEIA strategies to cultivate an environment where every team member thrives.

Organizational Development: Play a pivotal role in shaping Marathon's culture, identifying innovative engagement initiatives and ensuring a supportive, transparent workplace.

Compliance Adherance: Fortify HR policies to surpass federal and state labor compliance standards, safeguarding organizational integrity. Maintain proactive oversight on regulatory changes, ensuring Marathon's adaptive and anticipatory compliance posture.

Proactive Culture Cultivation: Develop innovative engagement strategies to reinforce Marathon's reputation as a premier employer. Champion initiatives that bolster team spirit and reinforce Marathon's core values and communal ethos.

Candidate Qualities / Background

• Knows the Business:Has worked in a public relations, public affairs or professional services consultancy as Director of Human Resources or leader.
• Solution-Oriented: Can identify problems but also find creative solutions.
• Excellent Communication:Communicates clearly and in a direct manner.
• People-Centered: Believes that people are the most important asset in any business and understands how to motivate and engage teams.
• Work Ethic: Does not shy away from hard work or difficult conversations.
• Entrepreneurial: Wakes up excited by the thought of growing a business and brings creative ideas to the table regularly.

Join Marathon Strategies and help build a workplace where talent thrives, innovation is standard, and excellence is non-negotiable. If you're passionate about driving human capital strategies in a fast-paced, evolving sector, we want to hear from you.