Job Summary

Every employee of IRI is responsible for carrying out the Mission of IRI and demonstrating the Core Values in their day-to-day operations. The Core Values, which are IRI’s foundational building blocks include: 

Excellence- We believe in quality results delivered by investing in people. Freedom- We believe in exploration and experimentation to be agile and responsive. Respect- We believe in trust, empathy and empowering people. Teamwork- We believe in diversity, inclusion and the power of global collaboration. Transparency- We believe in open communication and clear decision-making. Accountability- We believe in personal responsibility as the foundation of success.

The Human Resources team at IRI plays a critical role in cultivating a workplace where staff are engaged actively contributing to IRI’s mission to enhance democracy worldwide. As a Senior Engagement Specialist, you will have the opportunity to support Employee Engagement and Employee Relations at IRI as we continue to navigate an evolved workplace that focuses on engagement and staff productivity and development. With a responsive, problem-solving and solutions driven mindset, you will have the opportunity to use judgement, discernment and your unique skill set in shaping the engagement of our staff at IRI. You will be an operational executor with an ability to develop relationships and communicate effectively in support of staff concerns while balancing this delivery of strategic and thoughtful insight into how IRI successfully operates as a leader in supporting democracies throughout the globe.

This is a hybrid role based in Washington, DC. US Work Authorization required.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or related field or equivalent experience in HR.
• Minimum of 5-7 years’ experience working in a comparable Human Resources or services related role.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws including ADA, EEO, FMLA, Title VII, wage and hour laws, benefits; solid understanding of human resources policies and practices.
• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to develop relationships and communicate with staff at all levels of an organization.
• Ability to handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously with excellent organizational skills.
• Strong team player.
• Experience and competency in HRIS a must; proficient in MS Office Suite.
• Great attention to detail, ability to work under deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with HRIS programs. Preference for UltiPro experience.

Primary Functions & Responsibilities

• Operating with discretion and judgement, the individual will provide primary support and lead on employee relations issues as they arise throughout the Institute.
  • Individual will manage documentation, file retention and support employee relations case management within the HR team structure.
• With an innovative mindset, the individual will provide insight and input into the creation of metrics and will provide analysis of current employe engagement/ employee relations areas to inform decisions and planning for changes and enhancements.
• With the lens of a seasoned HR professional, individual will be responsible for providing guidance and support on employee engagement across the Institute including supporting employee survey’s, exit interviews, performance management processes, 360 processes, vendor management, etc.
• With an eye towards employee experience, the individual will provide support policy creation and interpretation.
• Will deliver strategic input to develop and manage a HR communications strategy/calendar, in conjunction with HR functional experts, and manage a calendar to support outreach on communications.
• Through demonstration of effective verbal and written communication, the individual will provide management updates on performance and disciplinary issues through a variety of formats.
• As an operational executor, individual will deliver sound guidance on a variety of policy interpretation and create and communicate updates to relevant policy issues
• With a focus on service and employee experience, the individual will deliver timely support and counsel to staff on a variety of issues in an employee and solutions focused manner with a customer service orientation.
• Will provide support to management development and training initiatives across the Institute.

IRI Total Compensation

The salary for this position is determined based on a wide variety of factors including but not limited to an individual’s professional experience, qualifications, education and other business needs along with internal equity considerations. Employees are not typically hired at the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are made based on the aforementioned considerations.

IRI offers a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, sick and personal) medical/dental/vision insurance, 403(b), and other benefits to eligible to US based employees. Please visit our website to learn more about our benefits offerings.