World Resources Institute · 2 days ago
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$97K/yr - $110K/yr
5+ years expWorld Resources Institute is an independent research organization focused on improving lives and protecting the environment. The Senior HR Business Partner will serve as a strategic advisor to senior executives, supporting HR operations and program teams while ensuring alignment between global HR strategy and local compliance.
AssociationConsultingEducationLegal
No H1B
Responsibilities
Advising leadership and country office HR teams on policy matters
Supporting performance and development processes
Guide organizational transitions
Contributing to global HR initiatives such as DEI, compensation, US benefits, and workforce analytics
Facilitate a healthy employee relations environment by providing timely and accurate responses to employment related queries, including leadership
Support the annual performance management process
Support the development and communication of HR policies to employees helping to ensure reliable access to up-to-date, relevant information and build cohesion between office locations
Proactively advocate for employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives
Monitor culture and employee experience. Engage with managers and staff to promote a workplace environment aligned with WRI’s values
Identify skill gaps and recommend training or hiring solutions
Prepare reports and presentations for senior management
Qualification
Required
You have a completed bachelor's degree in human resources, business, non-profit management, public administration, or a related field
Relevant work experience is accepted in lieu of a degree
You have a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, including working in human resources administrative roles
Experience in international development, humanitarian work, or similarly high matrixed global organizations
Experience in the development of new systems and policies to improve efficiency and effectiveness
Experience in workforce planning
Experience working in an international organization across different cultures and geographies
Experience handling confidential information discretely
Experience managing multiple competing priorities
Experience working with HRIS systems, preferably Workday
Experience collaborating with other departments including payroll, accounting, facilities and operations
You have verbal and written proficiency in English
Existing work authorization is required where this position is based
WRI is unable to authorize visa work authorization
Benefits
A competitive salary
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 driven organization with 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.
Company
World Resources Institute
WRI works to improve people’s lives, protect and restore nature and stabilize the climate.
Founded in 1982Washington, District of Columbia, USA
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Aanal Trivedi
Administrative Coordinator to the President & CEO
Ani Dasgupta
President & CEO
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