Human Resources Generalist - Cultural Vistas

Job Description

Who We Are: 

Cultural Vistas' small HR team is focused on providing people-centric support to the organization and its most valuable resource: the staff who make the mission possible. Reporting to the Senior Director of Administration, People & Culture, the HR Generalist will serve as a resource to staff and management by proactively providing a broad range of HR services and by ensuring efficient and seamless administration and coordination of HR-related projects, programs, and activities. 

Who You Are: 

• To be successful in this job, you are a proactive self-starter with clear, empathetic, and inclusive communication skills and a strength in internal and external customer service.
• You must have an eye for detail and a deep knowledge of the daily tasks and the strategic role of the Human Resource function.
• You must exhibit good judgment and balance in handling sensitive or confidential content.
• Regular travel to the home office in Washington, DC is required, so candidates located in the DMV region or those willing to relocate are preferred.

What You’ll Do:

• Your job will be to provide support to the staff and HR function of Cultural Vistas in Administration & Compliance, Talent Acquisition & Management, and Performance & UltiPro HRIS Management so that HR activities are aligned with the business needs and organizational strategies, enabling our people and mission to be more successful.
• At any given time, you will be responsible for ongoing communication with candidates, staff, brokers, payroll consultants, and third party vendors as well as for keeping internal records up to date.
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Applications will be reviewed starting July 22. Any application received after that date will be reviewed as needed.

Company Description

Cultural Vistas equips global leaders with the skills needed to solve complex challenges through professional and intercultural experiences. Founded in 1963, our international exchange non-profit organization has nurtured over 150,000 alumni working to build international connections in more than 130 countries around the world. At Cultural Vistas, we envision a world where experiential learning opportunities foster a shared understanding and appreciation of diversity, equity, and cultural exchange.      

Rising global conflicts require a renewed focus on creating developmental opportunities—equipping individuals with skills to bridge deep divides and advance civil society around the world. Cultural Vistas addresses these challenges by implementing a unique portfolio of compelling intercultural exchange programs designed to deliver a lasting and measurable impact on participants.   

Our global community includes world leaders, community activists, and professionals across many industries. Cultural Vistas believes that exposure to different cultures, languages, and people promotes mutual understanding and shared solutions. These experiences transform participants into problem solvers who value diversity, are agile decision-makers and are more adept at building global, cross-sector networks.  

Cultural Vistas maintains a dynamic team across the globe with physical offices in Washington, DC and Berlin, Germany. Learn more at culturalvistas.org. 

Benefits

Time

• 20 PTO Days/year 
  • Given up front (not accrued)
  • Pro-rated first year, balance increases after 3 years of employment
• 6 Sick Days/year
  • Given up front (not accrued)
  • Pro-rated first year
• 12 paid holidays/year 1 Floating Holiday
• 35-Hour Workweek 
  • Flexible Work Arrangement (7.75 hours x 5 days OR 8.5 hours x 4 days and 4 hours x 1 day)

Development 

• Student Loan Repayment Program ($50/month after 1 year of employment)
• Certification Reimbursement ($1,000/year after 1 year of employment)
• Tuition Reimbursement ($2,000/year after 1 year of employment)
• Kudos Employee Recognition System (with Amazon Gift Card Rewards)
• Quarterly Spot Awards (3 employees/quarter, $750/employee)
• Professional Development Opportunities
  • Access to Nonprofit Ready (Online professional learning platform)

Wellness

• Medical Insurance – 3 plan options: Cultural Vistas covers employee costs 85%-95%
• Dental Insurance: Cultural Vistas covers employee cost 90%
• Vision Insurance: Cultural Vistas covers employee cost 60%
• Life Insurance – Cultural Vistas covers employee costs 100%
• Short-Term Disability Insurance – Cultural Vistas covers employee costs 100%
• Long-Term Disability Insurance – Cultural Vistas covers employee costs 100%
• AD&D Insurance – Cultural Vistas covers employee costs 100%
• Accident Protection Plan
• Hospital Indemnity Protection Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent FSA
• Physical Health and Wellness Reimbursement - $100/year
• Free gym access in the DC office

Financial 

• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan (100% of the first 2% of compensation after one year of employment)
• Pretax Commuter Benefits
• $250 one-time allowance for home office expenses
• $45/month to off-set communications expenses (phone/internet bills – reimbursed quarterly)
• Annual year-end salary increases based on market and merit (COLA and performance) if hired before Sept 15 of the prior year (all salaries are benchmarked to the Washington, DC nonprofit market)