Senior HR Generalist, Talent

Friends of the Earth is a hard-hitting, progressive, environmental organization that pulls no punches and speaks sometimes uncomfortable truth to power. It's an approach that has worked for five decades to produce important victories that help protect our planet and its people. We're part of Friends of the Earth International, a federation of groups working in more than 70 countries on today's most urgent environmental and social issues.

To accomplish our mission, Friends of the Earth is working at the nexus of environmental protection, economic policy, and social justice to fundamentally transform the way our country and the world value people and the environment.

The Human Resources Department is part of the Administration Division, alongside Operations, Compliance, and Finance. HR supports the organization and its employees through talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation and benefits, performance and professional development, employee engagement, and HR systems and operations. The department partners with leaders, managers, and employees to maintain effective and equitable people practices that support organizational priorities and a positive employee experience.

The Senior HR Generalist (People & Culture) manages key programs and practices across talent acquisition, employee experience, performance management, learning and development, and HR operations. The position partners with managers and employees to implement consistent, equitable, and people-centered HR practices and helps ensure employees are effectively supported throughout the employee lifecycle.

Working within established People & Culture strategies, policies, and frameworks, the Senior HR Generalist leads assigned HR programs from planning through implementation, identifies opportunities for improvement, and provides guidance to managers and employees on HR processes and practices. The role also manages the organization’s fellowship program and contributes to effective HR systems and operations that support a positive and inclusive employee experience.

The annual salary range for this full-time, remote position is $84,000–$91,000. Starting salary is determined based on the qualifications, skills, and experience directly related to the position.

Final date to receive applications:
October 19, 2026

• Manage full-cycle recruitment processes to attract diverse, mission-aligned, and qualified candidates and support timely and effective hiring.
• Partner with hiring managers to develop job descriptions, recruitment plans, and equitable selection processes aligned with organizational standards and established compensation and position frameworks.
• Advise and support hiring managers throughout the recruitment and selection process, promoting consistent and effective hiring practices.
• Manage the candidate experience from recruitment through offer and transition to onboarding, ensuring clear, timely, and professional communication.

• Lead implementation of consistent, values-aligned onboarding and offboarding practices that support employee integration, engagement, and organizational learning.
• Coordinate across managers and departments to ensure employees experience effective transitions into, within, and out of the organization.
• Manage employee lifecycle processes and data associated with new hires, promotions, transfers, status changes, and departures, ensuring timely and accurate implementation.
• Identify trends and opportunities to strengthen employee experience, engagement, recognition, retention, and organizational practices, and recommend improvements to People & Culture leadership.

• Manage implementation of the…