This role is based in the Washington DC office and will require in-person attendance 3 days per week. Existing work authorization is required at the time of application submission. WRI is unable to sponsor any visa work sponsorship for this position.

About the Program:

WRI’s Human Resources to expand visibility and impact, and influence decision makers to advance solutions for today’s environmental challenges.

Job Highlight:

Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, you will provide general support to the human resources department and processes including leading our flagship internship program. You will be coordinating meetings, responding to staff questions, assisting with documenting policies and processes, leading new-hire onboarding sessions and supporting to build positive employee relations. You will have the opportunity to gain a breadth of experience and have a bird-eye view of all areas in the human resources function. You will provides administrative support to the human resource function as needed, including record keeping, file maintenance and HRIS entry.

What will you do:

Administration:

• Administer HR policies and processes, including staff transfers, changes and terminations.
• Processes required documents through the HR system to ensure accurate record-keeping (i.e job descriptions); manage and maintain all existing employee file
• Conduct I-9 audit via ADP and e-verify and compete all re-verification
• Complete employment verifications
• Process mail
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Talent Onboarding:

• Co-lead new-hire induction training by coordinating and facilitating specific sessions
• Lead WRI US flagship internship program, engage summer interns in employee engagement activities including Intern-a-palooza
• Prepare new-employee files; Conduct I-9 verification for all new hires

Communication & Engagement:

• Collaborate with the HR Business Partner team members to create and manage information on WRI’s intranet page
• Perform customer service functions by answering employee requests and questions
• Monitor HRBP inbox
• Assist with internal HR communication as necessary
• Coordinate and assist with the planning of tenure awards and other employee events as needed

What will you need:

• Education: You have a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or communications, sociology, psychology, business administration, public administration, or related field preferred (or equivalent years of full-time relevant work experience)
• Experience: You have a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
• Extraordinary attention to detail and excellent communication skills
• Mature, professional demeanor to handle confidential information and requests with sensitivity
• Passion for environmental sustainability
• Languages: Full fluency in English required
• Requirements: Existing work authorization is required where this position. WRI is unable to authorize visa work authorization

Potential Salary:Salary range is between 57,000 and 62,000 USD. Salary is commensurate with experience and other compensable factors.

How to Apply:Please submit a resume with cover letterby the dateof 5 December2023. Youmustapply through the WRI Careers portal to be considered.

What we offer:

• Access to the WRI global network with the opportunity to exchange with and learn from passionate colleagues working at the cutting edge of their fields across Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America and the US
• The chance to have an impact and to develop your career within a mission drivenorganizationwith access to varied learning and training opportunities.
• A workplace that strives to put diversity and inclusion at the heart of our work
• The opportunity to join and get involved in different working groups and affinity groups to shape the future of WRI
• Commitment to hybrid working model with flexible working hours.
• Generous leave days that increase with tenure

About Us:

Founded in 1982, World Resources Institute (WRI) is an independent, nonprofit global researchorganizationthat turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity, and human well-being. We are working to address seven critical challenges that the world must overcome this decade to secure a sustainable future for people and the planet: climate change, energy, food, forests, water, sustainable cities, and the ocean. WRI has a global staff of over 1,800 people with work spanning 60 countries. We have offices in Africa, Brazil, China, Europe, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Colombia and the United States, as well as a growing presence in other countries and regions.

The foundation of our work is delivering high-quality research, data, maps, and analysis to solve the world’s greatest environment and international development challenges and improve people’s lives. We work with leaders in government, business, and civil society to drive ambitious action and create change on the ground. Equally important, we bring together partners to develop breakthrough ideas and scale-up solutions for far-reaching, enduring impact.

Our mission and values:

WRI’s mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth’s environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations.

Our values are shared ideals that bind us together: Integrity, Innovation, Urgency, Independence and Respect.

Our culture:

WRI is committed to advancing gender and social equity for human well-being in our mission and applies this principle to ourorganizationaland programmatic practices. We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment; we embrace all diversity and encourage women, the LGBTQ+ community, persons with disabilities, Afro-descendants, and Indigenous people to apply.Recognizingour strong commitment to gender equality, WRI has also been awarded EDGE certification.

Our team in Human Resources carefully reviews all applications.