HR Associate

About CPI

CPI is an analysis and advisory organization with deep expertise in finance and policy. Our mission is to help governments, businesses, and financial institutions drive economic growth while addressing climate change. CPI has five offices around the world in Brazil, India, Indonesia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

CPI is known as a leader in tracking sustainable investment trends, identifying innovative business models, and supporting the solutions that can drive the transition to a low-carbon, climate-resilient, inclusive economy. We are unique in our focus on finance, our ability to get the right people to the table, and our analytical rigor.

About the role

CPI is seeking an experienced HR Associate to provide comprehensive HR support to Climate Policy Initiative’s (CPI) US team based across San Francisco and Washington D.C.   Reporting directly to the Operations Director with technical support and guidance from the Global People Manager, this role will be at the heart of CPI’s efforts to recruit and retain great people in the US.

The HR Associate will serve as the first point of contact for all CPI US based employee queries, providing support and information on core HR policies and processes.  As such must have good judgment and significant initiative across a broad spectrum of activities and situations. This position requires an independent and enthusiastic personality with strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Roles and responsibilities

Includes the following and others as assigned:

• Lead the recruitment, onboarding and offboarding processes for all US employees, providing proactive advice and support to all stakeholders throughout each process.

• Suggest improvements to existing processes and solutions to improve the efficiency of the team and ensure CPI remains a great place to work.

• With the Office Director and Global People Manager seek out ways to reinforce/maintain our positive US culture.

• Ensuring all employee information and soft copy files are kept up to date for accurate reporting.

• With support from our PEO, lead on US benefit plans administration including open enrollment and staff benefit queries (medical, dental, vision, transportation allowance, etc.)

• Lead on monthly US payroll preparation and submission;

• Support US time entry and expense function;

• Support the Global People Manager with regular review and updates of US policies and Employee handbook.

• Coordinate visas, work permits, and immigration documentation as needed;

• Support the HR and Leadership Team members in addressing personnel matters as needed

• Work with the global operations team to implement operational procedures including expense reporting, time tracking and knowledge management

• Support with Global HR projects and initiatives and their roll out

• Provide support to other CPI offices and teams during busy times.

About you

• You are committed to CPI’s mission and values
• Previous experience as HR generalist and/or equivalent degree in HR + some administration experience;
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite is required;
• Experience using Sage Intacct or other payroll systems.
• You enjoy working with others and building team culture
• You are self-motivated with a passion for learning
• You are calm under pressure and professional at all times
• You are flexible and willing to jump into tasks as needed
• You are detail oriented while being aware of the big picture
• You are flexible with working across multiple time zones when required
• Previous experience with BambooHR  or similar HRIS platforms will be advantageous

Position Details

CPI is recruiting for one full time position to be based either in our San Francisco or Washington D.C. office.  CPI has adopted hybrid working whereby staff are able to work a mix of remote and in the office.   Although the nature of this role means some elements will be best fulfilled when on-site so regular office attendance will be required from this role.

The salary range for this position is $60,000 - $70,000 per annum.

CPI salary offers are determined by the level of skill and experience demonstrated by the selected candidate as well as alignment to internal equity and external market levels.

CPI also offers a highly competitive benefits package which includes a generous 401(k) contribution and PTO provision.

Interested?  To Apply

To Apply please submit the below two documents (in English) along with some key personal details:

1. A Current Resume:
2. A Compelling Cover Letter which clearly sets out why you're passionate about joining the CPI team and how your unique skills and experiences align with our requirements.

This is a key role for the organisation and we'll be reviewing applications as they are submitted, so interested candidates are encouraged to apply early.  Please  note that this position will remain open until we discover the best fit.

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Climate Policy Initiative is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we are working to embed DEI across every facet of our organisation. We seek to establish a working environment where all board members, staff, volunteers, and contractors feel respected and valued regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation or identity, disability, education, or any other bias. We want to create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity are openly valued as critical to the success of our organization and the achievement of our mission and vision.

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. We will then work with you to identify the best way to assist you through the recruitment process.