HR Officer

This is a hybrid position which requires 8 days per month intheoffice. You will be based in our office inLondon. Existing work authorization is required at the time of application submission as WRI is unable to sponsor any visa work sponsorship for this position.This will be a 1 year contract with the possibility of extension.

About theProgram:

The WRI Europe HR and Operations team supports multiple aspects of each employees time at WRI from hiring and induction to employee benefits and professional development through development and application of global and local systems and policies.

Job Highlight:

Reporting to theHR Director WRI Europeyou will play an integral role in providing support to our staff located throughout Europe with a focus on our London Office. You will be key to managing our HR processes and ensuring the smooth functioning of the Europe office. You are an independent thinker whocanhelp solve complex problems and advise on internal processes. You will play an integral role in the delivery of HR solutions and priorities through data-driven information. The ability to work flexibly in a highly collaborative team and manage remote relationships within a global network is key to the success of this will add vital capacity to the WRI Europe HR team supporting the increasing number of staff based in Europe with a focus on systems implementation data analysis and overall employee experience.

What you will do:

Business Partnering (70%):

• Facilitate a healthy employee relations environment by providing timely and accurate responses to employment related queries including management of the WRI Europe HR Inbox
• Provide guidance to managers and staff on HR policies and procedures including onboarding sickness absence Maternity & Parental leave termination and off-boarding processes (focused mainly on the UK)
• Maintain personnel files and the HRIS database (Workday)
• Support the annual performance management process and learning and development initiatives within WRI Europe
• Support the development and communication of HR policies to employees helping to ensure reliable access to up-to-date relevant information and build cohesion between office locations
• Play a pivotal role in conducting new employee orientation and training employees on HR policies procedures and systems ensuring global alignment (internal) and local compliance (external)
• Work closely with facilities and office management teams to ensure health and safety of staff and support wellbeing initiatives across WRI Europe

Talent Acquisition (15%):

• Work closely with Talent Acquisition Team and support recruitment process for staff
• Support relocation immigration and other responsibilities related to staffing administration including visa application processes

Salary/Remuneration Structure (10%):

• Plan implement and facilitate communication of annual salary increases
• Coordinate with the Europe Accounts team to ensure accurate and timely payroll transfers

Change Management (5%):

• Carry out special human resource/administration projects in collaboration with other teams such as Operations and Facilities
• Engage in and help to promote DEI and Culture initiatives in support of a healthy working environment

What you will need:

• Education:You havea completedbachelors degree in human resources business non-profit management public administration or a related field.Relevant work experience is accepted in lieu of a degree
• Experience:Youhave relevant work experience includingworking in human resources administrative roles
• Experience in the development of new systems and policies to improve efficiency and effectiveness
• Experience in customer service-oriented roles
• Demonstrable familiarity with UK labour laws & practices
• Experience handling confidential information discretely
• Experience managing multiple competing priorities
• Experience working with HRIS systems preferably Workday
• Experience collaborating with other departments including payroll accounting facilities and operations
• Experience within an international non-profit matrixed organization would be a plus
• Languages: You have verbal and written proficiency in English
• Requirements:Existing work authorization is required where this position is based. WRI is unable to authorize visa work authorization.

Potential Salary:

45000 - 56000

Salary is commensurate with experience and other compensable factors.

How to Apply:

Please submit a resume with a cover letter by 2 September 2025.We may close for applications sooner if we receive a high volume of qualified applications.

You mustapply through the WRI Careers portal to be considered.

What we offer:

• A competitive salary
• Access to the WRI global network with the opportunity to exchange with and learn from passionate colleagues working at the cutting edge of their fields across Asia Africa Europe LatinAmericaand theUS
• The chance to have an impact and to develop your career within a mission drivenorganizationwith access to varied learning and training opportunities
• A workplace that strives to put diversity and inclusion at the heart of ourwork
• The opportunity to join and get involved in different working groups and affinity groups to shape the future ofWRI
• Commitment to hybrid working model with flexible workinghours
• Generous leavedays that increase with tenure.

About Us:

World Resources Institute works to improve peoples lives protect and restore nature and stabilize the climate. As an independent research organization we leverage ourdata expertise and global reach to influence policy andcatalysechange acrosssystems like food land and water; energy; and cities. Our 2000 staff work on the ground in more than a dozen focus countries and with partners in over 50 nations.

Our mission and values:

WRIs mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earths environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations.

Our values are shared ideals that bind us together: Independence Integrity Impact Partnership and Care.

Our culture:

WRI is committed to advancing gender and social equity for human well-being in our mission including equal opportunities in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race ethnicity religion sex national origin age caste marital status sexual orientation gender identity and expression disability or protected Veteran status.

Our People Team carefully reviews all applications