Senior Advisor, Government Relations

Summary

The Sr. Advisor, Government Relations is responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with members of Congress, state legislators, federal agencies, regulatory officials, public policy decision-makers, SHRM members, and others to achieve SHRM’s strategic public policy objectives on HR public policy issues as they affect the management of human capital. This role involves educating SHRM members on state and federal agency developments and equipping them to take an active role in influencing issues that concern them.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain relationships with federal and state officials, SHRM members, and other public policy stakeholders to advance SHRM’s public policy objectives.
• Monitor, identify, and analyze pending legislation to determine key issues and potential impacts on membership interests.
• Create materials, programming, articles, and information to educate SHRM members and volunteer leaders on HR public policy issues.
• Serve as a SHRM representative in coalitions with other associations on HR public policy issues, when appropriate.
• Prepare oral and written testimony on HR public policy issues before legislative and regulatory bodies, aligned with SHRM’s objectives.
• Analyze information, facilitate research, and draft position papers on HR public policy issues for consideration by the SHRM Board.
• Create educational materials and programs for SHRM volunteer leaders and member advocates to strengthen their advocacy activities.
• Assist with special projects related to state, federal, and regulatory engagement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree

Experience:

• 6 years of experience with Congress, state legislatures, executive/agency branches, government relations, or advocacy work in trade associations, campaigns, grassroots firms, or similar organizations.
• Knowledge of the legislative, regulatory, and judicial process.
• Understanding of HR issues and laws, specifically related to healthcare, tax, and labor (preferred).

Certifications

• Not applicable

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills, including experience in public speaking.
• Creative problem-solving approaches.
• Ability to coordinate a variety of complex projects and meet deadlines.
• Ability and interest to travel for business.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.
• Knowledge of social media tools.
• Strong customer service orientation; resourceful, diplomatic, and team-oriented.
• Ability to work in a team environment while delivering timely results to both internal and external customers.

Additional Notes

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to perform essential duties with reasonable accommodations.
• Work is primarily done sitting, talking, hearing, and typing.
• Visual acuity is required for typing, data analysis, and computer usage.
• Light lifting is required (up to 20 pounds occasionally, 10 pounds frequently).

Work Environment:

• Combination of office and conference settings, with standard office equipment use.
• Expected travel is 0-10%.

Compensation & Benefits

The hiring range for this position is $90,000 to $115,000 per year, depending on experience, skills, and qualifications. SHRM offers a comprehensive benefits package, including professional growth and development, health, dental, vision, well-being programs, flexible spending, retirement plans, open leave, and annual bonuses.

Equal Opportunity Employer

SHRM follows laws that prohibit discrimination based on race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by law. SHRM is an equal opportunity employer and does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

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