Senior Associate, People Operations - Evidence Action

Senior Associate, People Operations - Evidence Action- Washington, DC, USA

About Evidence Action

Evidence Action is a global nonprofit organization with an approach distinctive in international development - we exclusively scale interventions that are backed by strong evidence and can be delivered with exceptional cost-effectiveness. Our programs have grown since our founding in 2013 to reach over 515 million people globally with our interventions. We deliver high impact for every dollar spent, as recognized by GiveWell, The Life You Can Save, and Charity Navigator.

We do development differently. We take a data-driven approach to identifying, scaling, and continuously improving programs which deliver immense impact, ensuring these solutions measurably improve the lives of millions. Our Deworm the World Initiative has helped governments in Africa and Asia deliver over 1.8 billion childhood deworming treatments, improving health, education, and incomes. Dispensers for Safe Water provides sustained safe water access to over 10 million people in rural Africa, preventing childhood illness and deaths. 

We drive innovation. Our Accelerator builds the next generation of exceptional programs, taking an approach most similar to a venture capital model. We are ruthless in exiting programs which do not meet our criteria; those that advance deliver outsized impact for millions of people. 

We are global. Across nine countries in Africa and Asia, our 700+ people are united by a tremendous passion for our mission and impact. We are strong because of our diversity of experience, geography, and background - with over 90% of our people in the countries where our impact is focused. 

We have big ambitions. Over the next decade, we’re setting our sights higher: We aim to reach over 600 million people globally to fulfill our vision of a world where hundreds of millions of people in the poorest places have better opportunities and their lives are measurably improved. We believe in bold and urgent action - because poverty doesn’t wait, and neither should we. 

We need great people. Our success to date is due to the collective work of our amazing staff. To achieve our ambitious goals, we are looking for people who share our passion for evidence, cost-effectiveness, and scale. We seek individuals who take an entrepreneurial approach, enjoy tackling hard problems, and have a bias to action and results. If our vision and approach excite you as much as it does us, we invite you to join us.  

About the People & Culture team

The People and Culture Global Support team strives to create an organizational culture where talent is nurtured, capabilities are expanded, and retention is a natural outcome of a supportive and lively working environment. Our team provides reliable support to the Global Leadership Team and People & Culture staff. Together, we aim to shape a workplace that not only attracts top-tier talent, but also empowers managers to foster team growth and make a lasting impact. We collaborate across each other and the organization to achieve our goals, and promote a culture of feedback, learning, and personal and professional growth to best support our work. In this role, you would report directly to the Senior Manager of People Operations.

Skills Requirement:

You will hold a multifaceted role, blending project management with analytical proficiency, and hands-on coordination and implementation of Global HR processes. You might be a strong fit for this role if you are excited and passionate about engaging in an environment focused on the twin goals of “Evidence” and “Action.

Responsibilities:

Global HR Process Coordination & Optimization (75%):

• Help to streamline and improve global HR processes, including the Global Annual Review process, Performance Management, Learning and Development, Engagement Surveys, and Global Policy rollouts.
• Support implementing best practice approaches for feedback, Annual Review delivery, and learning resources to aid managers in team/employee skills development globally. 
• In collaboration with global HR leads, maintain HR systems to automate workforce aspects, such as employee data, performance management, and employee surveys. 
• Help facilitate a centralized HR process and system inquiries, providing accurate information.

Data Analytics (25%):

• Utilize HR analytics to generate insights and provide data-driven recommendations for enhancing organizational effectiveness.
• Analyze data for trends and patterns by creating dashboards related to the employee engagement cycle including recruitment, promotions, retention, and compliance with employment laws and regulations.
• Prepare reports on main HR metrics and trends, presenting data visualizations and explaining findings to support strategic decision-making.
• Ensure system data integrity and accuracy through scheduled reviews and audits, validating, and reconciling data.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, Data Science, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in people analytics, recruitment, or HR operations.
• Ability to create Excel dashboards (can perform complex functions) for critical data visualizations
• Experience managing people platforms (i.e. HRIS, performance management platform)
• Ability to establish relationships across cross functional teams globally 
• Adept at project and task management
• Experience helping scale or improve HR processes.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of a U.S. employment visa at this time. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. for roles based in the U.S.

Evidence Action is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

Benefits:

• Evidence Action provides a comprehensive benefits package for employees worldwide. Benefits include:
• comprehensive health insurance,
• retirement savings options,
• life insurance, generous leave, 
• avenues for engagement and recognition.

*Benefits may differ based on country-specific regulations