ClimateWorks Foundation Looking for HR Generalist (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) Full Time

Department Summary

ClimateWorks’ HR Department is responsible for providing quality HR services that support our employees and promote a healthy organizational culture. Our goal is to ensure that we have the type of HR programs, policies, processes, and practices in place that would aid us in attracting, developing, and retaining a high caliber workforce.

Job Summary

If you’re a people person looking to make an impact in the exciting world of HR, this is the best place to dive in. We’re on the hunt for a qualified and resourceful HR Generalist to support our growing HR department. The HR Generalist (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) will have both administrative and strategic responsibilities and will work with the HR team in cultivating a supportive and inclusive work environment for all our employees. The HR Generalist (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) will be responsible for implementing initiatives and practices that support our efforts to cultivate a diverse and inclusive organizational culture. As a member of the HR team, this role will support HR processes and administration, both as a process owner and as backup to others on the team.

Essential Tasks

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion * Research, develop, recommend, and execute creative strategies to foster an inclusive work environment.

• Review current practices and policies to ensure that they support the organization’s diversity goals.
• Work in collaboration with Senior HR Director in developing equitable HR policies and practices. Consider the global footprint of ClimateWorks and the context of diversity, equity and inclusion for staff located outside the US.
• Support and contribute to the overall ClimateWorks Justice and Equity strategy and plan, including working with the Chief of Equity, Justice and Culture on organization-wide initiatives and priorities.
• Assist with the planning, scheduling, and coordination of the DEI Working Group meetings, including the design and development of meeting agendas and other communications/tools.
• Leverage data to evaluate DEI metrics (including demographic data) and translate data analysis into recommendations for solutions to drive continual improvement.
• Identify key Diversity & Inclusion topics for training and development in an effort to advance and support Diversity and Inclusion at ClimateWorks.
• Maintain knowledge of diversity and inclusion issues, legislation, and best practices, and share and apply that knowledge with the team.

Outreach * Support the organization and HR through the development and coordination of key external partnerships, including establishing relationships with multicultural centers or cultural studies departments at local colleges and universities and establishing relationships with professional associations, affinity groups, and professional networks.

• Research, design and propose programs that improve outreach to new potential staff, which may include internship and fellowship programs with a focus on diversity.
• Work with Senior HR Director and HR Team in implementing focused outreach efforts to attract a qualified and diverse pool of candidates, including focused outreach efforts that target non-US based candidates.

Onboarding and Retention * Work with Senior HR Director in establishing a comprehensive onboarding experience that fully integrates new hires in a hybrid and global work environment.

• Collaborate with HR team and other functional areas in establishing an inclusive onboarding experience that promotes ClimateWorks’ unique pillars of culture, mission, employee value proposition, and brand.
• Identify and implement systems and processes that enhance the onboarding experience.
• Gathers candidate and new hire experience and feedback to enhance processes.
• Support retention of staff with a particular focus on inclusion and diversity.

Compensation

ClimateWorks offers an excellent benefits package and a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience (geographic differential applied based on location).

Location

ClimateWorks is a hybrid organization with a global employee base. This position will be based in San Francisco.

Commitment to Racial and Social Justice

At ClimateWorks Foundation, we are driven by our vision of creating a thriving planet for all living beings for generations to come. We aim to foster an inclusive workplace that values diverse lived experiences and emphasizes the voices of marginalized people — especially Black, Indigenous, and People of Color — who are most vulnerable to climate impacts, and whose voices, ideas, and leadership are crucial to winning the climate fight.

To ensure that we are making meaningful progress, we have made a set of diversity, equity, and inclusion commitments across all dimensions of our work to further our mission and realize our vision. For more information, please visit: Fostering Racial and Social Justice in Pursuit of our Mission

To Apply

ClimateWorks Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes a diverse candidate pool. The Foundation recognizes diversity as an asset essential to accomplishing its work and views diversity as encompassing differences in race and gender/gender identity, as well as age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, job skills, education, and geographic location. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

To be considered for this position, interested candidates must follow the link below to submit a resume and cover letter. This position will remain open until filled.

Requirements

• 7 to 10 years of experience working in the human resources field with at least 3+ years of experience with diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Experience implementing large scale strategies, initiatives, and projects
• Demonstrated experience in the development of DEI policies, processes, and tools.
• Proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative.
• Familiarity with laws, regulations, and best practices applicable to people policies and practices.
• Ability to manage cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong collaboration and relationship building skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Capacity to apply discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality when handling sensitive information
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently (both virtually and in-person) with minimal supervision
• A commitment to a diverse, inclusive and equitable work environment

Benefits

ClimateWorks offers an excellent benefits package and a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience (geographic differential applied based on location).

Healthcare Plans:

Multiple options available through Kaiser & UHC

• HMO – 100% coverage for employee and dependents
• POS – Employee pays difference beyond HMO coverage (3 out of 4 POS options are at 100% coverage for employee and dependents)
• Dental –100% coverage for employee and dependents
• Vision – 100% coverage for employee and dependents

Fertility Benefit

• Fertility care through Carrot Fertility. Access to on-demand doctor-approved content, pregnancy support, and virtual chats with medical, legal, and regulatory experts.

Disability Benefit (long and short-term)

Life Insurance (3x base salary up to $750k for employee only)

PTO

• 20 days (1st year)
• 25 days (2nd – 8th year)
• 30 days (9th year)

Holidays

• 11 Observed and 2 floating

401k Plan

• After 6 months of service, CWF automatically contributes 9% of gross earnings per pay period to retirement fund*
• After 6 months of service, CWF matches 100% of employee contributions up to a max of 6% of gross earnings per pay period*

ClimateWorks Foundation