What are the responsibilities and job description for the People and Culture Generalist position at Washington Spirit?
We’re looking for a People & Culture Generalist to join the Washington Spirit’s small & dynamic People & Culture team. Reporting to the Senior Director of People & Culture, this role will focus on learning & development, onboarding and offboarding, and HRIS administration, while contributing to broader initiatives and improvement of people operations, processes and programs.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, adaptable, and passionate about fostering an engaging and high-performing workplace culture. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact across all facets of People & Culture in a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.
The People and Culture Generalist will:
- Assist in updating personnel policies and procedures.
- Support in the onboarding and offboarding processes for the Washington Spirit staff, including administering onboarding and exit surveys.
- Manage and maintain the HCM system, Paycor, ensuring accurate data entry, reporting, and system optimization and providing support for employees and managers.
- Support the design, implementation, and administration of employee training and development programs.
- Assist with general administrative aspects of people operations including responding to employment verification requests and reviewing and revising department policies.
- Facilitate and further develop the onboarding process, including leading new hire orientation.
- Provide support in various talent acquisition efforts, from employer branding initiatives to developing and executing a structured hiring and interview process.
- Assist with People Analytics and reporting in several areas including turnover, DEI metrics, compensation, and benefits administration.
- Contribute to initiatives that foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture, including employee recognition, wellness, and engagement programs.
- Ensure HR policies and procedures align with best practices and legal requirements, while maintaining accurate records and generating reports as needed.
- Work closely with the Senior Director of People & Culture on various P&C initiatives and projects, providing hands-on support across all aspects of the employee lifecycle.
- Assist staff with People & Culture related inquiries.
The ideal candidate has:
- A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, with at least two years of experience in People & Culture, Human Resources, Operations, or Recruiting.
- Experience in a fast-paced or high-growth environment; sports, entertainment, and media industries are preferred.
- A strong desire to grow in the People & Culture/People Operations field, with an interest in learning & development.
- Experience working on People & Culture projects in one or more of the following areas: employee experience, engagement, talent development, recruiting, onboarding, and compliance.
- Experience using an HCM or HRIS system.
- Strong judgement, discretion, and ability to handle sensitive information while maintaining confidentiality.
- Technology-savvy with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new systems.
- Creative thinking and a continuous improvement mindset for self and organizational processes.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with all levels of staff across the organization.
- A collaborative approach and ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, multi-tasking environment.
- Exceptional MS Office suite skills, including Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point.
ABOUT THE WASHINGTON SPIRIT
The Washington Spirit is a founding club in its 13th season of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) proudly representing the Washington, DC metropolitan area. It is the first franchise to have a minority woman hold a majority stake. A visionary entrepreneur, Michele Kang, is leading a new era for women’s sports with a vision to:
The Washington Spirit is a founding club in its 13th season of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) proudly representing the Washington, DC metropolitan area. It is the first franchise to have a minority woman hold a majority stake. A visionary entrepreneur, Michele Kang, is leading a new era for women’s sports with a vision to:
- Become the most preeminent sports organization in the world;
- Build a high-performance culture of winning on and off the pitch;
- Train women as women; and
- Motivate and inspire the next generation of girls and women.
Washington Spirit will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process and perform critical job functions. Please contact us to request an accommodation at HR@washspirit.com.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
