Talent Program Generalist Jobs

RMI is seeking a Generalist to support our talent programs! This role will support the retention and growth of RMIers as they progress in their careers. Join us!

We highly encourage individuals of underrepresented groups to apply!

Your Impact

The Generalist for Talent Programs will join the People Experience Team to support talent programs including performance management, early career programming, intern programming, as well as supporting other initiatives that promote a culture of professional growth and performance.

The Generalist will lead the early career and intern workstreams and support the performance management, promotion, and feedback processes in alignment with RMI’s talent strategy.

The Generalist is an individual contributor who will report to the Senior Director of People Experience.

This role works closely with the Senior Manager for Talent and Performance Management, the Talent Acquisition and People Operations teams, as well as with other internal and external stakeholders to deliver success.

Major Roles And Responsibilities

• Support the internal staffing process by collecting and analyzing data, creating SOPs, and creating communication and resources for leaders and employees to successfully navigate the process, working closely with People Operations and People Partners.
• Develop and deliver internship programming and conversion processes, in close collaboration with the Learning and Development team, and Talent Acquisition team.
• Serve as project lead for innovative and developing People Experience initiatives as assigned.
• Under the direction of the Senior Manager for Talent and Performance Management, support talent management processes, including processes and resources for performance. management, promotion, coaching, succession planning, retention, and professional growth.
• Administer alumni communications and programming in service of RMI’s talent strategy.
• Develop and deliver early career cohort programming and reporting, in close collaboration with Program leaders and Learning and Development.

Core Skills And Experiences

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and build relationships at all levels
• Experience handling confidential information with discretion
• Champion of inclusion and equity; skilled navigator of differences
• 5 years of experience in a business function using project management, communication, process design, analytic, and stakeholder collaboration skills; direct HR experience desirable
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Strong orientation to employee experience

Preferred Skills And Experiences

• Experience supporting a mission-driven organization
• Experience planning and delivering HR projects
• Experience with a global workforce

We encourage anyone who is interested in this role to apply, regardless of whether you feel you meet 100% of the qualifications. The top candidates will bring their own unique perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds from a variety of industries along with many but not necessarily all the skills listed above. We offer professional learning and training opportunities to help you develop the skills you may not have had the opportunity to cultivate yet.

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). Some roles may require more travel, which will be discussed during the hiring process.

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. This role has a minimum to mid salary range of $68,977 to $83,609. You would also have an additional 5% bonus target!

Benefits     

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:     

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

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.