Senior People Generalist Jobs

RMI is seeking an experienced Senior People Generalist to support our global organization! This critical role will manage relationships across our eco-system of global employees, service providers, and the People Team. RMI is in the process of transforming from a U.S.-based organization to being recognized as a global organization. This position will be vital to this transformation. Come join us!

We highly encourage individuals of underrepresented groups to apply!

Position Overview

The Senior People Generalist will report to the People Operations Manager and have day-to-day accountability to one of RMI’s Senior People Partners (HRBP) to provide support on people-related matters in a portfolio of Programs/Departments. This role will also partner closely with other Senior People Generalists, working in the same capacity with other Senior People Partners and their portfolio of Programs/Departments, to ensure a consistent employee experience throughout RMI. As RMI continues to grow as a global organization, the Senior People Generalist will be crucial to documenting processes and ensuring processes are followed consistently within the People Team.

Key Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the Senior People Generalist can be placed into three key areas:

Program/Department Portfolio Support

In support of the Senior People Partner for the portfolio, the key responsibilities in this area include:

• Produce data and reports which respond to the needs of RMI leaders and Senior People Partners.
• Other duties as assigned.
• First responder to employment verification requests.
• Maintain familiarity with People Team resources and processes to make recommendations which support organizational outcomes (training opportunities, performance management practices, coaching resources, recruitment practices).
• Provide support to the Senior People Partner or directly to employees or managers in response to employee relations concerns or complaints.
• Act as a thought partner to the Senior People Partner to assist and respond to the organizational needs of the assigned portfolio.
• Provide employee facing and tactical/administrative support to the Senior People Partners to ensure a positive employee experience.
• Respond to various Workday Help tickets (Workday is our HCM).

Immigration & EOR Vendor Management and Employee Support

Responsibilities

Within the portfolio of Programs/Departments the Senior People Partner supports, the key responsibilities in this area include

RMI partners with an immigration counsel to support U.S. employees needing U.S. visa sponsorship and an Employer of Record (EOR) who handles payroll and compliance for our global employees.

• As RMI transforms into a global organization, this position will be tasked with initiatives that are aimed at ensuring RMI provides an equitable and inclusive employee experience for global colleagues.
• Work in partnership with other members of the People Team to ensure there is a smooth transition between recruitment and onboarding for employees requiring a visa or entering the EOR.
• Approve EOR and Immigration invoices.
• Serve as the initial point of contact for the EOR, answering all employee questions, and ensuring positive employee experience.
• Implement RMI’s immigration processes, communicating and collaborating closely with the Senior People Partner, manager, and employees to ensure that the U.S. visa and green card process is transparent and efficient.
• Draft, approve, and manage all EOR employee contracts.

People Team Process Documentation and Improvement

In collaboration with the other Senior People Generalist, the key responsibilities in this area include:

• Support the performance management process by answering questions, collecting and sharing data, and participating in retrospectives to identify future improvements.
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of People Team SOPs.
• Identify and collaborate with other members of the People Operations Team on process improvement initiatives, ensuring that documentation/policies are up to date, globally accessible, and easy to understand for RMI employees.
• Work alongside other members of the People Team to ensure all People Team processes are followed correctly.

Minimum Qualifications

• Prior experience in Human Capital Management systems (preferably Workday).
• Experience using discretion with handling confidential information.
• Strong orientation to employee experience and customer-service experience.
• Strong analytical skills, with advanced Excel proficiency.
• Experience with a globally disbursed workforce strategy.
• Strong verbal and communication skills.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent to 5 years' experience in global People Operations/HR.
• Proficiency in other Microsoft applications (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting immigration and/or EOR (PEO) processes.
• Experience setting up entities outside of the U.S.
• Relationship management experience with immigration and/or EOR (PEO) partners.

Location

We are a remote-ready organization with team members around the globe. Our beautiful and welcoming offices are available for meetings or focused work, whether you are traveling through or living nearby. Our U.S. offices are in New York City; Washington DC; Oakland, California; Boulder, Colorado; and Basalt, Colorado. This role can be located from anywhere in the continental United States.

We provide you with the essential IT equipment plus a one-time home technology payment and a monthly work from home/commuter allowance to ensure you have a comfortable home office set up and necessary supplies.

We love seeing each other in person! We occasionally gather for shared time together like retreats and learning experiences. Be ready to travel for occasional in-person meetings (and of course, we cover travel costs). This role may be expected to travel for team events which occur approximately twice a year.

Important Note: As a U.S. federal contractor, RMI must comply with requirements outlined in Executive Order Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors. This Executive Order requires that all federal contractors and subcontractors mandate and verify that all U.S. based employees are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are based in the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of full vaccination status as a condition of employment. You may request accommodation for medical or religious reasons. If you are based outside of the U.S., this requirement does not apply. 

Compensation    

RMI compensates based on the level and requirements of the role. Salary within our ranges may also be determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as required by the role, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. A new Sr People Generalist based in the U.S. joins at the minimum to mid salary range of $78,000-$95,000. You would also have an additional 5% bonus target!  

Benefits     

• Generous paid time off and sick leave
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:     
• Flexible working hours
• Parental leave    
• Professional and personal development
• Commuter and work from home stipends
• Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability    
• Medical, dental, vision insurance    
• 403b retirement options (up to 5% match immediately)    

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion      

At RMI, our mission is to build a clean, prosperous, and secure energy future for all. For this to happen, every single person needs to be a stakeholder in the energy transition. Recruiting, hiring, mentoring, and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve is critical to our success. We need the widest range of perspectives to understand the systems we are trying to change. That doesn’t just mean bringing a diverse team to the table; it also means working proactively to give all job seekers and employees equitable experiences. Visit our DEI page for more information on our DEI initiatives and commitments.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

About RMI 

RMI is an independent, non-partisan, nonprofit organization of experts across disciplines working to accelerate the clean energy transition and improve lives. Since our founding in 1982 by Amory Lovins, RMI’s chairman emeritus, we continue to grow and have a global reach and reputation.

For 40 years, RMI has utilized our unique techno-economic expertise and whole-systems thinking to publish groundbreaking research and analysis. We bring together collaborations of rare reach, range, and expertise—creating unconventional partnerships and mobilizing action to drive change on the massive scale needed to combat the climate crisis.

RMI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.