People & Culture Coordinator II

People & Culture Coordinator II

Location: Washington, DC 20002 – First Street area
Pay Rate: $30.00–$35.29/hour
Schedule: Hybrid – 3 days onsite per week; schedule is flexible
Contract Duration: 6 months
Conversion: Potential to convert to direct hire
Overtime: Not typically required

Overview

The People & Culture Coordinator II supports the Global News People & Culture team by coordinating HR programs, employee lifecycle activities, organizational initiatives, reporting, and day-to-day operational support.

This position works closely with employees, managers, People & Culture partners, and Centers of Excellence to maintain accurate people data, support organizational changes, coordinate projects, and ensure consistent HR processes across a fast-paced global organization.

Responsibilities

People & Culture Programs & Project Coordination

• Support the execution of People & Culture programs and organizational transformation initiatives across global news teams.
• Coordinate projects involving restructures, role changes, workforce planning, and other organizational changes.
• Maintain organizational charts for global news teams and ensure information remains accurate and current.
• Manage the Global News SharePoint site and file structures.
• Develop presentations, charts, analytics, and other materials for leadership and business needs.
• Track People & Culture activities to maintain visibility and alignment across teams.

Employee Lifecycle & Operational Support

• Support employee lifecycle processes, including recruiting, onboarding, offboarding, engagement, and documentation.
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding activities for talent populations across global news teams.
• Maintain accurate HR documentation, trackers, and processes.
• Provide onsite People & Culture coordination support for the Washington, DC office as needed.
• Provide administrative support to the People & Culture team, including the Vice President of People & Culture.

Employee & Manager Support

• Serve as a point of contact for employee and manager questions.
• Help ensure inquiries are addressed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Communicate and apply company policies consistently while considering regional differences.
• Provide day-to-day operational support to People & Culture initiatives and processes.

Data, Reporting & Systems

• Maintain and analyze reports, dashboards, and trackers used for workforce planning and decision-making.
• Use Excel and Workday for reporting, data analysis, and process improvement.
• Analyze spreadsheet data and prepare meaningful reports for stakeholders.

Collaboration & Cross-Functional Support

• Partner with the People & Culture team to coordinate and distribute the monthly P&C newsletter.
• Work with Centers of Excellence, including Recruiting, Learning & Development, HRIS, Compensation, and Benefits.
• Collaborate with regional People & Culture stakeholders to provide consistent support across teams.

Required Qualifications

• 2–3 years of Human Resources experience.
• 2–3 years of project coordination or project management experience.
• Proven ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• 2–3 years of experience using HR systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Workday, SharePoint, and OneDrive.
• Familiarity with organizational chart tools such as Miro.
• Ability to analyze Excel spreadsheets and report data.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and changing business needs.
• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Awareness of international labor practices and employment regulations.
• Advanced Excel skills, including formulas and pivot tables.
• Working knowledge of compensation, benefits, and employee relations practices.
• Experience supporting diverse or global employee populations.
• College degree.
• PHR certification.

Key Competencies

• Project coordination
• HR operations
• Employee lifecycle support
• Workforce reporting and analytics
• Organizational change support
• Relationship building
• Communication
• Sound judgment
• Attention to detail
• Analytical thinking
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Interview Process

• First Round: 30-minute screening with the Director of People & Culture.
• Second Round: 1-hour panel interview with 2–4 People & Culture team members.
• Third Round: 30-minute interview with the Vice President of People & Culture.
• Interview feedback is expected within approximately 48 hours following completion of the interview process.

Benefits: Employee contribution may apply.

• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.