Employee Services Manager manages the selection, design, and implementation of employee engagement programs geared to attract and retain employees and promote a healthy and productive work environment. Administers programs focused on work-life, child care, fitness, discounts, remote working, education, training, and others to provide options that engage employees. Being an Employee Services Manager analyzes and assesses program utilization, employee feedback, competitiveness, and workforce productivity to ensure that a cost-effective mix of programs is offered. Reviews and researches complex questions and identifies opportunities to improve employee engagement and work experience. Additionally, Employee Services Manager implements policies and procedures to guide department workflow to control program costs, promoting efficiency and optimizing administrative hours delegated to programs. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Employee Services Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be an Employee Services Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit public policy organization based in Washington, DC. Our mission is to conduct in-depth research that leads to new ideas for solving problems facing society at the local, national and global level.
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We bring together leading experts in government and academia from all over the world, rooted in open-minded inquiry and representing diverse points of view, who provide the highest quality research, policy recommendations, and analysis. Research topics cover a full range of public policy issues in economics, foreign policy, development, governance and metropolitan policy.
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With fair and transparent business practices, clear communication, mutual respect, and a collaborative atmosphere that offers both professional and personal development opportunities, Brookings offers an inclusive and welcoming workplace that values the efforts of all contributors.
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The Governance Studies program at Brookings is dedicated to analyzing policy issues, political institutions and processes, and contemporary governance challenges. Our scholarship identifies areas in need of reform and proposes specific solutions with the goals of: improving the performance of the national government; informing debate; and providing policymakers with expert analysis and ideas to ensure better institutional governance.
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Position Location: This position is hybrid. Hybrid positions combine regular in-person presence at our Washington, DC office with the option of at least two days of remote work each week.
Vaccine Policy: Brookings requires all?staff??to submit proof of?complete?vaccination against COVID-19?to be?in?Brookings?buildings.??
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Individuals that?(i) have?a qualifying medical condition that contraindicates a COVID-19 vaccination, or (ii) who object to being vaccinated based on a sincerely held religious belief, may request?a?reasonable accommodation.? Brookings policies on masks and other pandemic mitigation measures will continue to?be informed by?DC and CDC guidelines.???
The Finance Manager within the Governance Studies (GS) program, reporting to the Managing Director, serves as a key member of the GS operations team and responsible for a broad range of day-to-day and long-term finance, accounting, and grants management activities. For a portfolio of projects and/or assigned departments, the Finance Manager is accountable for preparing, monitoring, managing, and reconciling budgets and forecasts; oversight of all financial transactions in portfolio; and for developing grant proposals, financial reports, and maintaining appropriate documentation. She/he identifies areas for improvement and suggests and implements ideas to improve upon existing procedures and structures based on knowledge of financial concepts, best practices, and Brookings processes.
Budget and Financial Management (45%)
Grants and Proposal Management (35%)
Financial Administration (20%)
Ready to make an impact? In this role, you will support Brookings values of collegiality, respect, inclusion, diversity and community, and bring the following qualifications:
Education/Experience Requirements:
Minimum bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or related degree and 3 years of experience in finance or accounting. Budget experience and familiarity with budgeting or accounting software and advanced excel functions required. Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
Knowledge/Skills Requirements:
Intermediate to advanced excel knowledge, and comfort with and interest in learning new software/tools required. Knowledge of budgets and accounting principles ( particularly GAAP) required. Strong attention to detail; excellent organizational and creative problem-solving abilities; strong customer-service orientation; ability to work independently and complete tasks with minimal supervision; ability to plan for and foresee obstacles, handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion, and manage multiple tasks, set priorities, and adjust to shifting priorities is required. Must be a mature, self-motivated team player with a customer service orientation. Must be flexible and capable of working in a fast-paced environment with shifting and competing priorities. Extreme honesty and discretion required, with the ability to appropriately handle confidential information.
Additional Information:
What can we offer you? Brookings provides a generous benefit package that is comprehensive and includes both traditional benefits and unique offerings.
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Successful completion of a background investigation is required for employment at Brookings.
Brookings welcomes and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We welcome applications that reflect a variety of backgrounds based on ideology, race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, first generation college goers, and other factors protected by law. Brookings is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace.
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