Temporary , Capability & Culture Officer

Description

We are seeking a collaborative, detail-driven People, Capability & Culture (PCC) Officer to support our U.S. team during maternity leave coverage period. Contract period:
From February 17th to August 10th. Part-time (32 hrs. a week)

Final date to receive applications: 8 February 2026
Department: Operations
Location: Washington D.C.
Compensation: $26.48 / hour

The ideal candidate for this position is passionate about delivering outstanding support to employees and excels in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment. Success in this role requires a proactive and positive approach, with a strong focus on finding solutions within HR operations. This role will serve as a trusted first point of contact for employees and help deliver smooth, consistent PCC processes across recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding, benefits, payroll, and employee engagement.

The candidate’s ability to maintain consistency, professionalism, and approachability throughout these processes is essential to supporting both staff and organizational objectives.

• Physical Demands:
  May require bending, lifting, standing, sitting, computer work, etc.
• INTERVIEW
  
  NOTE:
  
  Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.
• All our staff, volunteers, and interns are required to adhere to WfWI’s Code of Conduct and Safeguarding policies and to our organizational values:
  Empowerment, Integrity, Respect, and Resilience.
• We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

• Employee Support & PCC Services – Serve as the first point of contact for U.S. staff regarding policies, benefits, payroll, leave, and general PCC inquiries.
• Deliver accurate and timely PCC communication to employees, managers, and vendors.
• Ensure all guidance follows organizational policies, employment laws, and best practices.
• Recruitment & Onboarding – Coordinate end-to-end recruitment process for U.S. positions, including job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination, and collaboration with hiring managers.
• Conduct onboarding activities, including background checks, pre-hire preparations, departmental coordination, and first-week setup.
• Maintain and update a standardized onboarding checklist for managers.
• Refresh and enhance new-hire orientation materials as needed.
• Standardize and maintain job posting templates to support efficient recruitment workflows.
• Track, analyze, and report key recruitment metrics to support continuous improvement.
• HRIS & Payroll Administration – Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in HRIS and payroll systems.
• Process employment actions (hires, terminations, compensation updates, status changes).
• Prepare semi-monthly payroll, partnering with vendors as needed to ensure compliance.
• Benefits Administration – Manage employee lifecycle actions for benefit programs (enrollment, changes, terminations).
• Support employees through qualifying life events, open enrollment, and benefit inquiries.
• Coordinate with external brokers and vendors to ensure smooth processing and clear communication.
• Internship Program Management – Oversee the U.S. internship program, serving as the main contact for interns. Work with colleagues and managers to ensure a smooth process, guide interns on policies, expectations, and workplace norms, and help address their questions.
• PCC Projects & Program Support – Support U.S. and Global PCC initiatives, including but not limited to: performance cycles, employee engagement action plans/surveys, staff development opportunities, special events, training materials, resources, and virtual events. Participate in global PCC meetings to promote alignment on priorities and timelines.
• Policy, Compliance & Reporting – Responsible for drafting or revising PCC-related documents, including memos, letters, and policy content, as required to ensure clarity and accuracy in organizational communications. Support policy rollout and communication. Generate and interpret PCC reports to support decision-making.