Issue One · 15 hours ago
Culture and Finance Manager
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expIssue One is committed to protecting the American rule of law and winning game-changing reforms to fix our broken political system. The Culture and Finance Manager plays a critical role in maintaining and improving the organization's people operations and culture, overseeing HR operations, benefits administration, and culture initiatives while ensuring a positive employee experience.
Politics
Responsibilities
Oversee all aspects of the employment lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding
Serve as first point of contact for employee questions, concerns, and personnel issues; escalate to VP of People and Culture when issues require senior leadership involvement
Manage position description development and maintenance across the organization, working with supervisors to ensure PDs remain current and accurate
Conduct exit interviews and analyze trends to inform retention strategies
Lead HRIS system upgrade project, including vendor selection, implementation, and staff training
Maintain HR systems (ADP, BambooHR) and ensure data accuracy and compliance
Support the VP of People and Culture with HR policy development and implementation
Manage all aspects of benefits administration, serving as primary liaison between staff, insurance broker, and benefits providers
Lead annual open enrollment process, including communications, decision support, and system updates
Respond to employee benefits questions and resolve issues in partnership with providers
Monitor benefits utilization and costs, providing recommendations for plan design improvements
Ensure compliance with benefits-related regulations and reporting requirements
Support DEI committee operations, including agenda development, goal tracking, and facilitation of discussion groups
Administer quarterly staff engagement surveys via Culture Amp and analyze results to inform culture initiatives
Oversee the Fun Committee and coordinate team-building events throughout the year
Partner with VP of People and Culture on culture-building initiatives and employee engagement strategies
Provide strategic oversight of Issue One's internship program across all departments
Ensure program timelines are met for posting, recruiting, screening, and making offers
Monitor program quality and identify opportunities for improvement
Supervise the Operations & Administrative Specialist in day-to-day program execution
Maintain relationships with universities and recruiting partners to ensure diverse candidate pipelines
Lead organization-wide Google Drive reorganization and ongoing maintenance
Develop and maintain an organizational knowledge library and HR documentation
Create and maintain standard operating procedures for recurring HR processes
Identify and implement process improvements across people operations
Ensure staff complete monthly allocation reports and lobbying time tracking on schedule
Provide ad hoc support to Senior Finance Director on projects as needed
Qualification
Required
4-6 years of progressive HR or people operations experience, including at least 2 years in a role with independent decision-making authority
Demonstrated experience managing HR systems (ADP, BambooHR preferred) and leading system implementations or upgrades
Experience with benefits administration and employee lifecycle management
Commitment to building inclusive and equitable workplace practices
Strong systems thinking and process improvement orientation
Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to handle sensitive employee matters with discretion and sound judgment
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including ability to write clear policies and procedures
High proficiency with Google Workspace, Excel, HRIS platforms, and Mac iOS
Exceptional organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Ability to work independently while knowing when to escalate issues
Collaborative approach with ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization
Project management skills with experience leading cross-functional initiatives
Benefits
All full-time employees are eligible for a platinum health plan with 100% of the premium paid by Issue One. In addition, the organization covers 75% of the premium for all spouses and dependents of IO staff.
Staff receives more than 50 paid days off annually, including holidays, vacation, personal time, and office-wide closures.
Issue One provides reimbursements and stipends for commuting and any work-related travel.
Issue One offers wellness reimbursements and student loan assistance. They are also eligible to be reimbursed for stepping outside of their comfort zone and doing something they have never done before.
All staff are encouraged to participate in professional development throughout the year, and the organization hosts several opportunities for fun and fellowship.
Company
Issue One
Issue One is bringing people of all political stripes together to reduce the influence of money in politics.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Nick Penniman
Founder and CEO
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