People And Culture Associate

Summary

Join the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation (PJMF) as an early career People and Culture Associate! This role involves contributing to the development and implementation of new HR programs, supporting the full employee lifecycle, and participating in the Rising Leaders for Equity Rotational Program. You will work on various projects related to recruiting, onboarding, learning and development, and more. The position requires a background in human resources or a related field, strong communication skills, and a passion for project execution. PJMF offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, a flexible remote work environment, and opportunities for professional development. This is a two-year rotational program with support for your career trajectory beyond PJMF.

Requirements

• Study in the areas of human resources, business management, I/O psychology, or equivalent professional experience in a related field
• Ability to effectively communicate ideas about human resources concepts, including sourcing, recruiting, learning and development, performance management, employee relations, or total rewards
• Passion for building and executing projects with a high degree of initiative
• Consummate relationship builder with an interest in learning in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to transition between independent, project-based, and team-based work with ease from a digital location outside of an office
• Effective team player who appreciates the value of a highly connected and hands-on team
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-driven learner who is able to conceptualize creative problem-solving skills
• Strong written, oral, and visual communication skills
• Capability to analyze and distill observations, ideas, and feedback into team notes, memos, and visual presentations
• Proficiency in G-Suite applications, including Google Docs, Forms, Slides. Canva, Social Media
• Demonstrated understanding or interest in the use of standard HRIS platforms
• Genuine enthusiasm for building a human-centered, tech-enabled future where everyone thrives
• Work eligibility – Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time

Responsibilities

• Participate in and lead no less than 3 hands-on human resources projects in the areas of recruiting, onboarding, learning and development, total rewards, or HR compliance
• Work alongside the Vice President of People to learn and shape our People Team strategy
• Complete Form I-9 as needed and verify I-9 documentation
• Assist with the preparation of the performance review process
• Assist with recruitment and interview process. Track the status of candidates in the ATS and respond with follow-up communications to close out our recruitment cycle
• Schedule meetings and interviews in support of PJMF vacancies
• Coordinate, take notes, and project manage action items for People Team projects
• Participate in meetings, translate team ideation and input into internal and external facing documents
• Write recommendation memos for newly created human resources programs
• Draft presentation materials (slide decks, documents, external communications, internal communications, graphics, etc.)
• Work closely with the Operations Team in support of onboarding and offboarding workflows
• Support the creation of knowledge products and maintain our knowledge repository, including performing research on special topics that will advance PJMF’s work
• Gain exposure to other areas of PJMF and the philanthropic field through the Rising Leaders for Equity Program

Benefits

• Compensation – We anticipate the starting salary range for this role to be $65,000, with flexibility based on graduate-level applicants
• Health Coverage – We offer Foundation-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their spouses or domestic partners and dependents. In addition, we provide HSA/FSA plans, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage
• Long-term Rewards – Our 401(k) retirement plan includes generous matching of up to 6% of annual pay, plus an additional discretionary match at the end of the year
• Flexible PTO – Progressive approach to PTO reflecting our respect for diversity, commitment to our team members, and ability to adapt to changing employee values. In addition, the Foundation recognizes 11 paid national holidays per year and may also announce closure for local, regional, or state holidays
• Remote Work Environment – Employees work 100% remotely–but not alone–alongside a community of mature, socially minded professionals. We provide a monthly work support stipend to offset the costs of phone, internet, or co-working space
• Wellness Support – In addition to our health coverage, we offer access to Ginger, Gympass, Headspace, and SmartSpend Plus, along with financial well-being service providers
• Parental Leave – We provide up to 6 months of gender-neutral paid leave for parents and caregivers when they have a new addition to their families
• Learning Reimbursements – We encourage team members to explore development opportunities such as peer learning, internal training, and external activities
• Philanthropic Gift Matching – We support our team members' personal investments in social impact by matching eligible charitable donations 1:1 up to $1,000 per calendar year