HR Business Partner, Senior Manager

World Resources Institute • Washington, DC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a hybrid position which requires 8 days per month in the office. You will be based in our office in Washington, DC. Existing work authorization is required at the time of application submission as WRI is unable to sponsor any visa work sponsorship for this position. To be eligible for this position in US, you must be a resident of DC, Maryland or Virginia at the start of employment. About the Program: WRI’s 5-year strategic plan commits us to build an inclusive, equitable and joyful organizational culture, strengthen organizational infrastructure, streamline systems, and achieve tighter operational integration. The HR team is responsible for enacting the support for this shift through our processes and policies Job Highlight: Reporting to the Deputy Chief People Officer (CPO), The Senior HR Business Partner (HRBP) will serve as a strategic advisor and trusted collaborator to senior executives based in the WRI United States office, while also supporting HR operations and program teams across the WRI country/regional offices (Africa, Brazil, China, Colombia, Europe, India, Indonesia, Mexico). Operating from the WRI US office, you will provide guidance on workforce planning, talent management, employee relations, and change initiatives, ensuring alignment between global HR strategy, local labor compliance, and program operational needs. This role will work closely with executive leaders and their delegates to anticipate talent needs and strengthen engagement. You will partner with country office HR teams and program leadership worldwide to harmonize HR practices, support compliance with local labor requirements, and promote equitable, consistent application of policies across regions. The ideal candidate will be adept at navigating high matrixed environments and comfortable balancing strategic priorities with hands-on problem-solving.

Requirements

• You have a completed bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, non-profit management, public administration, or a related field. Relevant work experience is accepted in lieu of a degree
• You have a minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience, including working in human resources administrative roles
• Experience in international development, humanitarian work, or similarly high matrixed global organizations
• Prior management experience required
• Experience in the development of new systems and policies to improve efficiency and effectiveness
• Experience in workforce planning
• Experience working in an international organization across different cultures and geographies
• Experience handling confidential information discretely
• Experience managing multiple competing priorities
• Experience working with HRIS systems, preferably Workday
• Experience collaborating with other departments including payroll, accounting, facilities and operations
• You have verbal and written proficiency in English
• Existing work authorization is required where this position is based. WRI is unable to authorize visa work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Advise leadership and country office HR teams on policy matters
• Support performance and development processes
• Guide organizational transitions
• Contribute to global HR initiatives such as DEI, compensation, US benefits, and workforce analytics
• Facilitate a healthy employee relations environment by providing timely and accurate responses to employment related queries, including leadership
• Support the annual performance management process
• Team with managers and staff to create and maintain a positive working environment and improve morale
• Proactively advocate for employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives
• Monitor culture and employee experience.
• Engage with managers and staff to promote a workplace environment aligned with WRI’s values
• Identify skill gaps and recommend training or hiring solutions
• Prepare reports and presentations for senior management.
• Direct and lead the HR consultation and support to business units.
• Create functional strategies and objectives for HR Business Partners (HR BPs) and develop budgets, policies, and procedures for the HR BP team.
• Ensure programs are in place to cultivate the support, guidance, and development of HR BPs.
• Lead the development and coordination of initiatives, communications, and events be-tween HR business partners and business leaders.
• Brief country office HR Directors about operational success and challenges based upon feedback from business units.
• Brief Talent Acquisition management about staffing needs and provide feedback about recent hiring successes and challenges.

Benefits

• Access to the WRI global network with the opportunity to exchange with and learn from passionate colleagues working at the cutting edge of their fields across Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America and the US
• The chance to have an impact and to develop your career within a mission driven organization with access to varied learning and training opportunities
• A workplace that strives to put diversity and inclusion at the heart of our work
• The opportunity to join and get involved in different working groups and affinity groups to shape the future of WRI
• Commitment to hybrid working model with flexible working hours
• Generous leave days that increase with tenure

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level