Employee Relations Advisor

World Resources Institute

Employee Relations Advisor responsible for implementing WRI’s Workplace policy and conducting investigations. Promoting employee relations and ensuring compliance across multiple countries.

Posted 7/11/2026full-timeAddis Ababa • 🇪🇹 EthiopiaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Promotes treatment of employees in a fair, respectful, and consistent manner that works within the framework of WRI’s core organizational values
Promptly conducts impartial investigations in response to complaints and allegations of wrongdoing
Prepares written investigative reports
Supports and guides in-country HR colleagues to conduct investigations within their assigned areas of ownership
Track and maintain the flow of investigations from intake to the final disposition phase
Implements decisions arising out of investigations, including conducting any necessary long-term follow-up
Maintains an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of internal governance requirements, compliance and reporting responsibilities, and related legal benchmarks
Ensures records are maintained and all data stored in HR systems is accurate and meets record keeping requirements
Maintains confidentiality at all stages of the investigation and post-investigation
Fosters effective relationships with team members and team leaders throughout the organization to promote positive employee relations and a high level of employee satisfaction and engagement
Conducts employee trainings in support of policy implementation as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Over 5 years of relevant work experience in employee relations/complaint investigations (or related experience) across multiple countries
Bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience required
International non-profit experience preferred
Ability to conduct all aspects of complex workplace investigations
Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of country-specific employment laws, guidelines, regulations, and policies
Strong skills in effectively conducting investigatory interviews
Strong analytical skills to interpret and dissect complex issues
Strong written communication skills to write clear and logical reports, correspondence, and summaries
Strong oral communication skills to effectively convey and explain information to all levels of employees and management
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to listen well, demonstrate sensitivity to all parties, and facilitate resolutions with a culturally diverse population
Strong public speaking and presentation skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
Existing work authorization is required. WRI is unable to authorize visa work authorization.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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, Latin America and the US
The chance to have an impact and to develop your career within a mission driven organization with access to varied learning and training opportunities
A workplace that strives to put diversity and inclusion at the heart of our work
The opportunity to join and get involved in different working groups and affinity groups to shape the future of WRI
Commitment to hybrid working model with flexible working hours
Generous leave days that increase with tenure
Pension plan

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Hard Skills & Tools

Conducting Investigatory InterviewsInterpreting Employment LawsPreparing Investigative ReportsPolicy ImplementationData Management

Soft Skills

Listening SkillsSensitivity to Diverse PopulationsPublic SpeakingPresentation Skills