You will be responsible for:

• Proactively supporting managers and employees to enable them to make people-centric decisions while maintaining consistency across the organization;
• Working side-by-side with your manager and the broader People team to deliver excellence in People programs, including performance management, talent development, compensation, and employee engagement;
• Supporting the EVP People & Culture in coaching managers on how to develop their team members, navigate employee relations issues, and applying MissionWired practices and policies;
• Being part of the team that is developing career path frameworks and supporting employee lifecycle changes post-onboarding, including exits;
• Providing support on key people initiatives such as diversity and inclusion, manager enablement and organizational design;
• Regularly pulling data and updating standard reports in the People and DEIB space.

Must-have qualifications:

• A proven record of effectively supporting managers as they navigate complex people situations;
• A high bar for all things talent-related, and you’re willing to stay-the-course when challenges arise;
• Experience working with people at all levels across the organization, and you proactively work with partners to provide support when needed;
• Adaptable and flexible to evolving priorities and changing situations;
• A clear affinity to data reporting and data informed decision making;
• Experience as an inclusive operator that contributes to creating a sense of belonging and accountability;
• Able to work high and low, fluidly transitioning from being a part of strategy one moment to diving deep into details and working tactically in the next;
• An effective communicator with ability to collaborate and influence at different  levels in the organization;
• Comfortable making trend-based decisions on a case-by-case basis at times;
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 5-7 years experience, preferably with 3 years of experience in Human Resources with a focus in People Operations and/or culture & engagement;
• Knowledge of HR policy and regulations; other relevant training or certifications welcomeExperience in an agency environment with 100+ employees (preferred but not required).