Senior Human Resources Specialist

IREX • Washington, DC

23h • $85,000 - $100,500 • Hybrid

About The Position

IREX is a global development and education organization. We strive for a more just, prosperous, and inclusive world, where individuals reach their full potential, governments serve their people, and communities thrive. We have three Horizon goals to support our 2040 Ambition: Cultivating leaders that bridge divides and collaborate with communities to build trust and deliver results; helping learners succeed in the world of work , through education and training that responds to their needs and evolving demands of work; and helping people thrive in a technology-, AI-, and data-driven world, by empowering people to make informed choices, drive innovation, and ensure that digital progress advances human well-being.

The Senior HR Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring organizational compliance with employment laws and regulations and is charged with implementing and executing HR strategies to hire, onboard, train and retain quality talent at IREX. This includes management of a domestic and international benefits and compensation program; fostering positive employee relations and maintaining consistent HR policies and practices; conflict resolution and a thought partner to managers and staff at a complex global organization. The Senior HR Specialist assists the Senior Director Human Resources in managing human resources to advance the IREX mission. Additionally, the role partners closely with the Benefits and HR Operations Specialist to support day-to-day HR functions and strategic initiatives. The position is housed in the Global Human Resources (GHR) Group, and reports to the Senior Director of Human Resources.

We are doers. Our decades of on-the-ground experience help us create greater impact, practical recommendations, and lasting partnerships. We're looking for our next team member—could it be you?

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, psychology or equivalent
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive HR experience; 10+ preferred
• Poised, polished, with absolute integrity -unafraid to jump in the trenches to get the job done
• Highly collaborative and able to establish positive working relationships with all stakeholders
• High proficiency with HR and Recruitment-related technologies is a must; ideally with UKG, Salesforce, and SharePoint
• Ability to effectively support the Senior Director Human Resources in managing human resources to advance the IREX mission in areas of talent management, benefits administration, compensation, recruitment strategies, onboarding, departures, etc.
• Ability to manage a US, Expatriate and Third Country National (TCN) employee benefits program includes evaluating and working with brokers and vendors and keeping abreast of benefit trends in the market.
• Ability to provide support and guidance to Global HR staff when complex, specialized, and sensitive questions and issues arise.
• Ability to develop and implement efficient and effective workflow processes for HR services.
• Stays abreast of best practices in compensation management, talent recruitment, onboarding and development, and regulatory compliance and HR policy.
• Maintains up to date personnel policies, procedures, and guides, and HR related systems.
• Ability to appropriately manage HR records as required by federal, state and local regulations.
• Monitors compliance with regulatory requirements and IREX policies and practices organization-wide and take necessary action to address gaps or inconsistencies.
• Responds to employee inquiries promptly and accurately
• Ability to multi-task and manage other duties as assigned.
• Highly collaborative and able to establish positive working relationships with all team members and stakeholders to maximize cooperation and productivity.
• Demonstrated commitment and experience developing and providing effective, mission-oriented, and compliant HR support.

Nice To Haves

• Career experience working for an international employer is preferred; experience working for an NGO is a huge plus
• Professional certification (i.e., SHRM- CP, or PHR) preferred

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and employees on workplace issues.
• Talent acquisition and onboarding of US based staff for DC office
• Investigate and resolve employee complaints, conflicts, and grievances.
• Support performance management processes and disciplinary actions.
• Ensure that personnel policies, procedures, guides, and systems are maintained and updated as needed.
• Partner with HR Operations Specialist to ensure benefits procurement and billing, employee inquiries are successfully managed; ensure HR records are appropriately retained and managed, and complete required state and federal reporting.
• create and deliver monthly metrics to Sr Director HR on Employee Relations activities, and attrition.
• Provide training to staff and managers, US and country offices.

Benefits

• At IREX, you’ll work alongside committed, passionate, and collaborative colleagues who are united by a shared mission—making it a truly rewarding place to work.
• We offer top-tier learning, development, and growth opportunities, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your overall well-being.
• Benefits include health, dental, and vision coverage; a flexible work schedule; a generous PTO policy; an employee assistance and wellness program; and much more.

What This Job Offers

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