HR Associate, United StatesNewMiami, FL

About GiveDirectly

GiveDirectly (GD) aims to reshape international giving – and millions of lives – by providing cash grants directly to the world’s poorest. The Brookings Institution estimates that $70B of cash transfers would be required to eliminate the poverty gap; the aid sector currently spends $135B each year, much of it on evidence-free interventions. GiveDirectly wants to change that, establishing cash transfers as a benchmark for foreign aid – as the index fund is a benchmark for the financial industry – and in the process accelerating the end of extreme poverty.

GD has raised over $1B since launching in 2011, delivered cash to more than 1.5 million people in 15 different countries. We’ve also supported large-scale, experimental research that indicates strong recipient impact of our programs. As a result, GD has been celebrated as one of the most innovative non-profit companies by Fast Company, while the growing cash transfer movement (and GD’s leading role within it) have been featured in the New York Times Magazine, This American Life, Foreign Affairs, and The Economist.

Our culture is candid, analytical, agile, and non-hierarchical. Our global team of ~150, and country operations teams of ~650, together come from 21 different countries speaking 69 different languages. Team members bring experiences from the private sector, NGOs and government. From software engineers to seasoned humanitarian workers, former management consultants to public servants, researchers to field operations -- it’s an incredible group of people.

Our values are central and deliberately opinionated. We genuinely center the people we serve in our decision making, and strive to build an ambitious, fast moving and high performing environment. We strongly encourage you to read through our values carefully, if they reflect how you like to work and energize you, this could be a great fit.

We work hard to create an environment in which all our team members can thrive, succeed and grow.  We support flexibility, take care of each other, have fun, and create professional growth opportunities.

About the role

Role Overview: The HR Associate will play a key role in the day-to-day management day-to-day management of personnel, recruiting, and administrative functions, like payroll and benefits support and supporting hiring and onboarding new staff. The HR Associate is in charge of developing programs to improve performance, engagement, and satisfaction of our employees under the supervision of the U.S. Country Director and in close collaboration with the global Human Resources team. The HR Associate will have exceptional attention to detail, an ability to drive day-to-day execution, and a deep interest in GiveDirectly’s mission, organization, and values.  

Job Type: This is a remote, part-time, term-limited role that ends on December 31, 2025. Staff in this role can expect to work 20 hours per week. There may be an option for extension, dependent on project funding.

Reports to: U.S. Country Director

Level: Associate

Travel Requirement: This role may require occasional travel (2-3 times per year) to participate in team retreats and program launches. 

What you’ll do:

Recruitment and Onboarding

• Advertise vacant positions and maintain a data bank of received applications.
• Draft recruitment plans for all in-country recruitment roles.
• Post job ads on careers pages and process received applications. 
• Coordinate shortlisting of qualified applicants according to pre-specified criteria provided by hiring managers, and conduct preliminary screening interviews.
• Coordinate communication with candidates and schedule interviews.
• Ensure background and reference checks are completed.
• Issue employment contracts for part-time and full-time US Programs staff.
• Responsible for the onboarding processes including supporting orientation planning and scheduling and completion of all necessary new hire documentation and setup.

General HR Support

• Serve as main point person for US programs staff for general human resources issues and questions about pay and benefits.
• Gather and analyze data with useful HR metrics, like time to hire, employee turnover rates, leave & learning stipend utilization, performance feedback completion rate utilization etc. 
• Advise staff and line managers on GD’s performance management process and tools
• Track completion of performance objectives and reviews for all staff and submit regular status updates to the Country Director.
• Provide support to field teams that guarantee adherence to national and local government guidance and protocols. 
• Identify possible future risks and areas of non-alignment and work with different teams to implement preventative actions. 
• Draft and manage staff documentation including employment verification letters, visa letters for US-based staff, and employment contracts
• Perform periodic audits of HR files and records to ensure that all required documents are collected and filed appropriately.
• Assists with planning and execution of special events such as organization-wide meetings, end of year parties, quarterly birthday celebrations, town halls, and training sessions.
• Maintaining records related to grievances, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions.
• Assist in carrying out exit interviews and steps downs with staff as required
• Facilitate exit clearance in collaboration with line managers and other departments

Benefits Administration

• Own monthly payroll and expense reimbursements for US-based staff (with support of global HR and finance departments).
• Act as a liaison between the organization and external benefits providers and vendors, which may include health and workmen’s compensation plan providers
• Ensure that new staff are enrolled and offboarded from benefits as needed

What you’ll bring:

Desired Qualifications:

• Exceptional alignment with GiveDirectly Values and active demonstration of our core competencies: emotional intelligence, problem-solving, project management, follow-through, and fostering inclusivity. We welcome and strongly encourage applications from candidates who have personal or professional experience in the low-income and/or historically marginalized communities that we serve.
• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field
• CHRM or CHRP certification or equivalent HR certification
• Clear communication, both written and oral, as to communicate with employees, members of the senior management team, and in group presentations and meetings
• Must be able to prioritize and plan work activities efficiently
• Deep ownership mindset (i.e. the default assumption that when you identify a problem, you’re likely going to be the one to solve it!)

Compensation

At GiveDirectly, we strive to pay our employees generously and equitably. We also have a no-negotiation policy to ensure we are paying staff equitably across roles. The compensation for this role is $39/hour. 

Why work at GiveDirectly?

At GiveDirectly, we work to ensure that you have everything you need to excel in your role and on your team, including:

• A positive and supportive team with opportunities for advancement 
• A demonstrated commitment to helping all staff develop and grow
• A competitive salary

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Working at GiveDirectly

GiveDirectly is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to the person’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

US applicants only:  We invite you to "Know Your Rights" as an applicant.

Commitment to Safeguarding

As a global organization serving some of the world’s most vulnerable communities, GiveDirectly takes the safeguarding of its recipients, staff, and partners seriously. To that end, GiveDirectly is a member of the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, and will systematically check with previous employers about any sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment issues relating to potential new hires. We may also employ other robust pre-hire screens, including in-depth reference checks, criminal background checks, and sanctions screens.

GD is committed to observing all local, national and international laws that protect children, vulnerable adults, and basic human rights of all. GD is committed to a policy of “zero tolerance for sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (SEAH)” and expects anyone who works for GD to uphold the protection and safeguarding of our recipients as a priority.

These efforts help us continue to build and maintain trust with the communities we serve, and prevent harm to our recipients.

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