About Us

The National Democratic Institute is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization working to support and strengthen democratic institutions worldwide through citizen participation, openness, and accountability in government. Help support democracy worldwide by joining our team! 

About the Role

The Human Resources Generalist (HRG) will provide support to the Human Resources department and the overall Institute with a specific focus on support domestic teams in a unionized environment. The HRG will provide support for various functions related to the full lifecycle of the employee. The HR Generalist will have both administrative and strategic responsibilities related to various projects within the HR department. The ideal candidate will have a generalist background with experience and/or exposure in the following areas: onboarding, training and development, employee relations, benefits, compensation, recruitment, and human resources information systems (HRIS). 

Your Purpose and Impact: 

• Provides day-to-day HR support to employees and the HR department; develops and implements a variety of HR projects, processes, and policies. 
• Provides guidance and interpretation of HR and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) policies to managers and employees as it relates to business operations in a unionized environment. 
• Provides support to the onboarding process to include conducting both virtual and in-office new employee orientations (NEO); collecting necessary paperwork and answering questions as needed. 
• Processes HR-related paperwork, such as promotions, equity adjustments, and terminations. 
• Develop SOPs for a variety of HR Processes and work with HR Leadership to align these processes with HR system capabilities; plays a role on HR Task Force(s) aimed at enhancing people programs and initiatives. 
• Provides support during employee relations investigations to include note-taking and initial draft of findings for HR Business Partners.
• Ensures appropriate HR-related documentation and data integrity within relevant and internal recordkeeping systems; audits and maintains HR-related information on the Staff Portal.
• Uses working knowledge of employment law to support compliance-related items such as EEO reporting and the implementation of new policies and regulations; updates employee handbooks as needed. 
• Builds trust-based, collaborative, and respectful relationships with management and staff, partnering with others across the organization and within Human Resources to create a positive work environment/culture through effective communications, policies, and practices. 
• Participates in meetings within Human Resources and with others across the organization, as well as with external vendors and stakeholders as required. 
• Ensures that all Human Resource information is handled with a high degree of sensitivity, confidentiality, and integrity. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience, preferably in a related field, i.e., Human Resources, industrial/labor relations, business.
• Four (4) years of relevant work experience in Human Resources; Previous experience in an international development organization is a plus.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace (formerly known as G Suite); must be comfortable with HR systems and data; strong preference for experience with Ultipro (HRIS); experience using a HR ticketing system also preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with ability to complete work accurately with a focus on quality.
• Working knowledge of Human Resources and familiarity with federal, state, and local employment laws, and general knowledge of business operations
• Strong interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity to effectively interact with individuals within a global organization.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to maintain composure, apply discretion, and maintain confidential information.
• Must be able to work in a sometimes-ambiguous environment and have strong problem-solving abilities.
• Capacity to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team.

Certifications/Licenses

• HR certification preferred. 

What We Offer:

We offer an environment committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging as a core part of our culture. We strive to foster empowerment and belonging as these values are central to our mission and to our impact. We believe that diversity in thought helps us solve the complex problems we face around the globe. 

We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes health, dental, vision, a generous PTO policy, flexible schedules, and a 10% employer contribution to the retirement pension.

This position offers an anticipated salary range of approximately $70,300 - $87,900.

Additional Information: 

While there may be flexibility for remote/hybrid work environment and to comply with tax and legal obligations, successful candidates must be residents of MD, DC, or VA, or relocate prior to the start of employment at NDI. 

Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the U.S. NDI does not provide sponsorship.

NDI is an equal opportunity employer (EEO). As such, NDI makes employment decisions and provides equal employment opportunity without regard to an applicant’s or employee’s race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state and local laws. As an equal opportunity employer, NDI encourages individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans or veterans with service-connected disabilities, to apply. 

If you need reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please notify NDI’s Human Resources department at Human_Resources_team@ndi.org. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.