Associate, People & Culture

Headquarters: 1750 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20006, USA Pay range: $50,000 to $61,000 USD The salary range for this position is $50,000 to $61,000. Organization Overview As a strategic partner of the United Nations, the United Nations Foundation brings together fresh thinking and diverse voices around innovative ideas to drive progress and tackle problems. Sometimes we work behind the scenes, shaping negotiations and connecting experts, advocates and decision makers. Other times we drive public awareness and involvement through communications, campaigns, and convenings. Over the years we have developed a diverse and dynamic portfolio of capabilities, tools, and platforms to help the UN build a better world for everyone, everywhere. Job Summary The Associate, People & Culture administers the Foundation’s payroll process on a semi‑monthly basis. This individual is responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and efficiency of processing payroll. The position may perform additional ad‑hoc administrative duties as needed for the People & Culture team as a whole and reports at the direction of the HR Partner, Employee Engagement & Payroll. This position is based in Washington, DC (hybrid schedule). Essential Duties and Responsibilities Assist in the efficient and timely processing of semi-monthly payroll for employees located domestically and internationally, including updating payroll checklists, reviewing and saving payroll documentation, monitoring payroll reports, verifying voluntary deductions, and handling employee changes and elections. Calculate and process pending payroll items such as vacation payouts, garnishments, bonuses, manual checks, and other payroll related items. Maintain records of semi-monthly payroll reports following each pay period. Assist in monitoring semi-monthly leave balances reports for accuracy in various systems. Process multi‑state SUI and tax reporting and monitor email correspondence from states for monthly review. Establish new tax accounts as needed. Research and resolve issues regarding payroll discrepancies and processing with the HRIS vendor (UltiPro) with guidance from the supervisor. Answer questions regarding changes to employee records and payroll issues promptly. Remit payment to all People & Culture vendors. Draft and review agreements and maintain an understanding of all agreement terms and applicable flow-downs, consulting with UNF’s finance/contracts team as needed (as applicable to the role). Maintain a strong knowledge of UNF’s Salesforce database to process, track agreements, extract information and prepare reports (as applicable to the role). Assist with orientations for new employees by arranging speakers and organizing presentations. Prepare onboarding documents, distribute manuals, guidelines and passwords as needed to new hires. Maintain personnel files and organization of employee documents. Coordinate with colleagues on the People & Culture team, Operations team, and IT teams to ensure a seamless transition from candidate offer acceptance to onboarding and orientation. Provide administrative support to the Manager, Employee Engagement & Payroll. Perform timely entry and administration of new employees and interns into the HRIS onboarding portal. Other duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities The Associate, People & Culture is not a supervisory role. Education / Certification and/or Experience Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business management, or related field required. Minimum 1–3 years of Human Resources experience and payroll processing experience with a multi‑jurisdictional organization of 200 or more employees required. Knowledge of administering payroll in the United Kingdom preferred. Demonstrated knowledge of payroll principles, practices, regulations, and procedures. Demonstrated knowledge of basic accounting practices and procedures. Demonstrated knowledge of applicable state and federal payroll and related tax regulations. Strong knowledge of UltiPro preferred. Skills and Competencies Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality. Strong attention to detail and demonstrated excellence working in a fast‑paced environment. Strong professional interpersonal skills and diplomacy. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel. Ability to work independently as well as a member of a team. Ability to take initiative. Dependable and consistent. Good verbal and written communication skills required. Ability to manage competing priorities. Ability to meet attendance and tardiness policy. Work Environment Essential functions will generally be performed in a typical professional office environment with routine use of standard office equipment. Employees are expected to work on‑site in accordance with UNF’s hybrid work policy, which currently requires regular in‑office presence. Location The United Nations Foundation headquarters is located in Washington, DC. The role is on a hybrid work schedule: expected to commute to the office three (3) days per week and work from home two (2) days per week. Disability Specifications The United Nations Foundation will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Benefits and Compensation For full‑time, U.S. benefit‑eligible employees, UNF offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: Choice between two health plans through UnitedHealthcare (PPO or HDHP with HSA) Dental insurance Vision insurance Flexible spending accounts 403(b) retirement savings plan with a generous matching contribution Group term and supplemental life insurance Short‑term disability Long‑term disability Employee assistance program Paid holidays: 12 days, vacation days: 20, sick days: 10, personal days: 3, and 8 weeks of family leave care. The United Nations Foundation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr United Nations Foundation, Inc.