Diane Irving Email & Phone Number

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Reporting to the Academy President/CEO, I serve as a member of the Senior Executive team. Responsible for strategic HR, including managing human resources operations, staffing, recruiting, on-boarding, benefits and compensation, employment issues, policies and procedures, and retirement plans. The Academy is a non-profit organization chartered by the U.S. Congress which works to improve government performance at all levels.

Washington, Dc

Plan, organize, direct and implement strategic HR initiatives as well as integrating the day-to-day activities and programs of the Human Resources function, including: employment, performance management, compensation, benefits, employee relations, training, employee development, and employee safety. Develop, interpret and integrate Human Resources policies and procedures and ensures compliance.• Manage recruiting activities by partnering with department directors and managers to attract and retain a diverse and engaged workforce• Administer performance management and compensation programs• In consultation with the CEO and other members of senior management, create and monitor development of strategic goals and objectives • Research, negotiate and implement high quality employee medical, dental, life, and disability insurance benefits to ensure cost effective and competitive insurance plans • Administer the Association’s 401(k) retirement plan • Recommend, manage staff training and development; create and deliver training programs• Advise, counsel managers/directors/supervisors toward resolving employee relation issues• Coach senior management team on HR best practices

Direct all aspects of HR administration including program design, implementation and enrollment. Direct policies, budgets, procedures, and practices to maintain effective, competitive, fair, and cost-effective benefits and compensation for employees. Manage direct design, development, and implementation of company’s HRIS. Advise executive level staff with resolution of issues and conflicts amongst employees. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements including HIPAA and appropriate measures to ensure availability, security, and privacy of employee records • Developed first HR five-year strategic plan, worked in collaboration with executive team to determine organizational goals; translating them into HR strategic imperatives and initiatives• Developed first Total Compensation statement for distribution to employees. Developed online total compensation statement • Direct job evaluation studies in order to ensure fulfillment of the compensation philosophy and equity across the organization and compliance with federal and state regulations • Expanded availability of HRIS to regional offices to provide decentralized administration• Manage $65 million budget for employee benefit programs• Responsible for administration of $700M retirement savings plan, participating as member of the Retirement Plan Investment Committee• Direct visa administration program to oversee employment status of non-US citizens Ensure organizational compliance with federal and international immigration regulations• Administrated process improvements in HR administration • Develop and implement a benefits strategy that resulted in cost savings and cost avoidance of $7.1M • Direct staff of eight, administrative budget of $1 million• Significant role in leading HR department providing guidance and direction in all areas including compensation, recruiting and employee relations

Managed administrative functions regarding personnel and benefits. Oversaw employee personnel administration group, employee records management, and HQ orientation. Responsible for health and plan compliance reporting. Managed staff of five administrators.Led benefits administration team in designing, testing, and implementing HRIS system upgrade that improved overall system functionality.Combined benefits administration and personnel administration into one group. Led change management initiatives.

Chevy Chase, Md

Administered full spectrum of benefits and welfare plans including health, pension, FSA, COBRA, STD, LTD, and worker’s compensation. Monitored benefits cost reports to assure accuracy of benefit vendor payments in excess of $500,000 monthly. Managed ongoing enrollment of approximately 2,000 employees.

Provided guidance to field administrative managers and employees regarding HR administration. Offered oversight and direction to staff of administrators who processed employee benefits elections and administered health, FSA, COBRA, and pension plans.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Business Management & Administration

Master Of Business Administration (Mba)