Human Resources Coordinator

Job Summary 

Overview 

In this role, you will provide general support to the human resources department and processes including 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. This role provides administrative support to the human resource function as needed, including record-keeping, file maintenance and HRIS entry.

Responsibilities

• Administer HR policies and processes, including staff transfers, changes and terminations. Processes required documents through the HR system to ensure accurate record-keeping
• Perform customer service functions by answering employee requests and questions
• Participate actively in new-hire onboarding training by coordinating and leading specific sessions
• Lead WRI’s flagship internship program, engage summer interns in employee engagement activities – Intern-a-palooza
• Conduct audits of HR programs and processes and recommend improvements
• Assist with processing of terminations
• Assist with the preparation of the performance review process
• Schedule meetings and interviews as requested by the director of HR
• Make photocopies; mails, scans and emails documents; and performs other clerical functions
• File documents into appropriate employee files
• Assist or prepare correspondence as requested including those related to work permits and visas
• Prepare new-employee files
• Process mail
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, communications, sociology, psychology, business administration, public administration, or related field preferred (or equivalent years of full-time relevant work experience)
• Minimum of 1 year 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 
• US work authorization is required for this opportunity

Potential Salary: $47,000 to 60,000. Salary is commensurate with experience and other compensable factors 

How to Apply: Please submit a personalized cover letter with resume. Applicants must apply through the WRI Careers portal to be considered. 

WRI Overview 
World Resources Institute (WRI) is an independent, nonprofit global research organization that 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 in order to secure a sustainable future for people and the planet: climate change, energy, food, forests, water, sustainable cities, and the ocean. 

We are passionate. We value our diversity of interests, skills and backgrounds. We have a flexible work environment. And we share a common goal to catalyze change that will improve the lives of people. Our shared ideals are at the core of our approach. They include: integrity, innovation, urgency, independence and respect. 

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. 

We have been growing rapidly: our staff has doubled in size over the past 5 years and our operating budget is now $120 million. Founded in 1982, WRI has a global staff of 800+ people with work spanning 60 countries. We have offices in Africa, Brazil, China, Europe, India, Indonesia, Mexico and the United States as well as a growing presence in other countries and regions.   

WRI is committed to advancing gender and social equity for human well-being in our mission and applies this principle to our organizational and programmatic practices.