Associate, Human Resources (COF)

Reports to: Vice President, Culture, Talent & Equity Job Summary The Human Resources Associate will work closely with the Vice President of Culture, Talent & Equity to facilitate and implement internal and member-facing talent strategies and programming. The Human Resources Associate will leverage HR expertise, a customer service ethos and project management skills to manage complex interpersonal relationships with confidentiality and implement best in class HR policies and programming that foster a culture of learning and equity for staff and members. Duties and Responsibilities Serves as primary point of contact for staff on payroll and benefits Ensures accuracy and consistency in onboarding, offboarding, and employee files Supports the VP of Culture, Talent, & Equity in developing human resource and talent development programming and consultations for Council on Foundations’ members and other philanthropy serving organizations Manage the timely research and flow of content, information, and materials to and from members related to talent and HR related requests for information (RFIs) and Philanthropy Exchange posts Assists the VP of Culture, Talent, & Equity in preparing talent and HR related materials for internal and external communications and remarks, including comparative and archival research. Takes initiative in drafting communications and other meeting materials Continually improves recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding processes; co-lead these functions for the summer intern program with the Equity & Inclusion Associate Over time, this role will implement and monitor in-person and virtual onboarding programs by leveraging the Council’s HRIS and learning management system Co-manage events tending to the morale and wellness of staff members and the broader community Acts as an organizational culture ambassador, modeling daily alignment with the Council’s values, policies, and strategic direction Participates as needed in new departmental projects; Performs other reasonably related duties as assigned Qualifications Two years of human resources, recruitment, or talent development experience preferred; equivalent educational or work experience acceptable. SHRM or HRI certification preferred, but not required. Additional years of HR work experience acceptable Excellent attention to details and conscientious in adhering to deadlines and deliverables Ability to “manage-up” and across as needed to meet deadlines and execute deliverables Highly discrete and able to be trusted with confidential information relating to the organization and its staff Personable, productive, organized and customer-focused with a “can-do” attitude High emotional intelligence and change management skills Expert proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and social media #J-18808-Ljbffr Council on Foundations - Washington, D.C.