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Remote Human Rights Research Assistant Jobs in Virginia

Board Liaison (Remote)

Alexandria, VA · Remote

$85K - $90K/yr

To ensure that clinical research findings benefit all populations, NMF works to increase the number ... Remote, but must be able to work within the Eastern Time Zones to ensure adequate daily overlap ...

Telehealth Coordinator Lead

Glen Allen, VA · On-site +1

$19.24 - $31.04/hr

This is a remote role but requires residency in Arizona or Virginia. The work schedule for this ... Responsible for research of escalated call concerns * Assist in leading and/or managing team * Act ...

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What does a Remote Human Rights Research Assistant do?

A Remote Human Rights Research Assistant supports human rights organizations or scholars by conducting research, gathering data, and analyzing information related to human rights issues from a remote location. Their tasks often include reviewing reports, monitoring news and legal developments, preparing summaries and literature reviews, and assisting with advocacy materials or reports. They may also help with data entry, database management, and collaborating with team members virtually. The role requires strong analytical, writing, and communication skills, as well as familiarity with international human rights frameworks.

What are some common challenges faced by remote Human Rights Research Assistants, and how can they be managed?

Remote Human Rights Research Assistants often encounter challenges such as coordinating across different time zones, ensuring effective communication with team members, and accessing up-to-date information from reliable sources. To manage these, it’s essential to develop strong organizational skills, use collaboration tools like shared drives and project management platforms, and maintain regular check-ins with supervisors and colleagues. Staying proactive about clarifying research objectives and deadlines can also help ensure that work remains aligned with the team's goals and expectations.

What is the difference between Remote Human Rights Research Assistant vs Remote Social Justice Research Assistant?

AspectRemote Human Rights Research AssistantRemote Social Justice Research Assistant
CredentialsRelevant research experience, possibly related certificationsSimilar research background, often with social policy or advocacy experience
Work EnvironmentNon-profit organizations, NGOs, international agenciesCommunity organizations, advocacy groups, NGOs
Industry UsageUsed in human rights and international law sectorsCommon in social advocacy and policy sectors

The Remote Human Rights Research Assistant and Remote Social Justice Research Assistant roles share similar credentials and work environments, often within NGOs and advocacy groups. The main difference lies in their focus: human rights roles emphasize international law and rights issues, while social justice roles focus on societal equity and policy change.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Remote Human Rights Research Assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote Human Rights Research Assistant, you need strong analytical skills, a background in international relations or human rights, and proficiency in research methodologies. Familiarity with databases, legal research platforms, and tools like Microsoft Office or Google Workspace is typically required. Excellent written communication, attention to detail, and self-motivation are standout soft skills for this role. These competencies ensure accurate, thorough research and effective collaboration while working independently to support human rights initiatives.
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HR Compensation Consultant I (HRC5)

HR Compensation Consultant I (HRC5)

ProSidian Consulting

Arlington, VA • Remote

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago


Job description

Company Description

ProSidian is a Management and Operations Consulting Services Firm focusing on providing value to clients through tailored solutions based on industry-leading practices. ProSidian services focus on the broad spectrum of Enterprise Service Solutions for Risk Management | Compliance | Business Process | IT Effectiveness | Engineering | Environmental | Sustainability | and Human Capital. We help forward-thinking clients solve problems and improve operations.

Launched by former Big 4 Management Consultants; our multidisciplinary teams bring together the talents of nearly 190 professionals globally to complete a wide variety of engagements for Private Companies, Fortune 1,000 Enterprises, and Government Agencies.  Our solution-centric services are deployed across the enterprise, target drivers of economic profit (growth, margin, and efficiency), and are aligned at the intersections of assets, processes, policies, and people delivering value.

ProSidian clients represent a broad spectrum of industries including but not limited to Aerospace And Telecommunications | Consumer Products, Services, And Retail | Development And Sustainability | DOD/Military | Energy, Resources, & Industrials | Financial Services | Government & Public Services | Information Technology, Media, And Telecommunications | Life Sciences & Health Care | Manufacturing And Operations | Nuclear and Environmental | Professional Services |, etc.  Learn More About ProSidian Consulting at https://www.prosidian.com.

Job Description

ProSidian Seeks a HR Compensation Consultant I (HRC5) to support an engagement for a federal financial regulatory agency and one of two agencies that supply deposit insurance to depositors in American depository institutions.  This agency supplys deposit insurance to depositors in American commercial banks and savings banks.  This Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance Sector Role is a Junior Consultant Labor Category Position located at or near CONUS - Washington, DC (Remote).

This service supports Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance Sector Clients (For Present / Future Requirements) and ProSidian Team Members work as part of a Engagement Team Cadre (Labor Category: Consultant I) to fulfill T&M - Time and Materials (T&M) requirements and to provide Employee Compensation, Pay for Performance, and Classification Consulting Services on behalf of a federal financial regulatory agency and other Federal Government clients with services required to include support from experienced consulting for review and evaluation of compensation programs; including classification, exemption status under the Fair Labor Standards Act, salary structures, locality pay, pay setting, pay for performance, pay equity, job analysis, premium pay, variable pay, and rewards.  The ProSidian Engagement Team works to evaluate Federal Client's current compensation policies, programs, and practices for effectiveness in attracting, retaining, and motivating the high-caliber talent required to fulfill its mission.  Members of The ProSidian Engagement Team are expected to provide expertise principally in the areas of compensation and classification - Services focus primarily on Employee Compensation, Pay for Performance and Classification Consulting Services.

We aspire to build and enhance an exceptional and diverse team of high-achievers who always put mission and the spirit of service first.  This position aligns with functional/technical service requirements and client engagements in the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance Client Industry Sector - Financial Services: Building The Future Of Financial Services With Forward Thinking Solutions. .  HR Compensation Consultant I (HRC5) Candidates shall work to support requirements for  HR Compensation Functional Area Services and shall  work as a HR Compensation Consultant I (HRC5) and

PARTICIPATE IN FUNCTIONAL / TECHNICAL ROLE BASED RESPONSIBILITIES AND SUPPORT RELATED TO:

  • Research Of HR Programs:  Research of human resources programs offered by exemplary public and private sector organizations, specifically related to compensation, pay-for-performance, total rewards, and classification.
  • Review/Assessment Of Current Compensation Policies:  Review and assessment of The Client's current compensation policies and practices based on relevant criteria (e.g. Federal regulations, industry best practices, professional guidelines, Corporation objectives).
  • Analysis And Comment On Best Practices Proposals:  Analysis and comment on proposals, providing alternatives based on identified best practices or "next" practices. Preparation of cost-benefit analyses of proposed changes to existing programs and development of new programs.
  • Design And Development Of Compensation Programs Recommendations For Modifications:  Design and development of recommendations for modifications to the The Client's compensation programs or initiation of new programs, including strategies for maximizing use of automated technologies to improve customer service, operating systems, and program efficiency.
  • Presentation Of Recommendations For Changes To Existing Programs:  Presentation of recommendations for changes to existing programs and creation of new programs that meet The Client's strategic plan and support its corporate values and goals.
  • Development Of Implementation Strategies And Project Plans:  Development of implementation strategies and project plans and assistance in the development and execution of revised or new programs, including revision of policies and standard operating procedures to reflect programmatic changes.
  • Development, Implementation, And Evaluation Communication And Education Strategies:  Development, implementation, and evaluation of The Client's (nationwide) communication and education strategies, vehicles and documents to ensure that employees and human resources staff understand the programs.
  • Designing, Conducting, Administering Surveys:  Designing, conducting, administering, compiling, analyzing and summarizing and disseminating surveys comparing The Client's compensation and classification policies and programs to other FIRREA agencies and federal financial regulators, other Federal and public sector organizations, and the private sector.
  • Collecting Data By Electronic And Web-Based Methods:  Collecting data by electronic and web-based methods. Publishing in electronic and hardcopy, the survey results and disseminating to survey participants.
  • Consulting To Senior Management Officials:  Consulting to senior management officials during collective bargaining and other labor- management initiatives in preparation for development of, and during the administration of, a negotiated multi-year Compensation Agreement. Meeting periodically with The Client's and, at The Client's request, union representatives to review financial and program design issues. Preparation of financial exhibits, agenda, summaries of issues, cost analyses, and opinion papers. Serving as a technical expert on compensation and classification during the The Client's collective bargaining process. Costing and issuing analysis of union proposals during course of negotiation. 
  • Advising The Client's On Legislative And Regulatory Changes:  Advising The Client's on legislative and regulatory changes that may affect The Client's programs. Incorporating legislative and regulatory changes in recommendations.
  • Writing Or Reviewing Of Job Descriptions, Performing Job Analysis And Evaluation:  Writing or reviewing of job descriptions, performing job analysis and evaluation of The Client's positions and reviewing evaluations performed by The Client, as requested. Determining jobs' exemption status relative to the Fair Labor Standards Act, as administered by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management and defined in the code of federal regulations. Meeting with The Client's management, employees and/or their representatives, as needed to gather information needed to evaluate positions, or to explain the methodology and support decisions. Preparing oral and written depositions and testimony and representing the The Client's in person or in writing, if needed, to explain the methodology and to support the evaluations in internal and external review processes, including appeals, grievances, arbitration, or legal action.
  • Providing Consulting Services, Including Analysis, Benchmarking, Program Design:  Providing consulting services, including analysis, benchmarking, program design, development and implementation as needed for ad hoc requests. Preparing opinion/white papers, cost-benefit analyses, and special reports addressing specific human resources issues.
  • Provide Communication Plans And Change Management Strategies:  Provide communication plans and change management strategies to ensure successful implementation of any new programs and initiatives resulting from above recommendations.

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Qualifications

TEAM PROSIDIAN PERSONNEL SHALL HAVE EXPERIENCE IN THE FOLLOWING:

  • Expertise and experience in designing, developing, implementing, communicating, administering and evaluating human resources programs, with emphasis in compensation and classification in large (i.e., over 4,000 employees) geographically dispersed organizations with a technical, multi-faceted mission of national scope.
  • Demonstrated successful experience in designing and implementing innovative private and public sector compensation and pay for performance programs, and/or expertise in a unionized environment.
  • Experience in job analysis and evaluation, with expertise in making accurate Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) exemption determinations, and demonstrated ability to successfully defend those decisions to employees, management, and/or outside parties.
  • Expertise in state-of-the art compensation, pay for performance, and awards programs, with the ability to tailor such programs to a public-sector regulatory/operational organization.
  • Knowledge of existing laws and regulations pertaining to the federal compensation, classification, performance, and recognition programs, and to the federal financial regulatory agencies. 

CONSULTANT I - ENGAGEMENT TEAM MEMBER QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Experience in researching current compensation and related human capital practices; skill in gaining information and cooperation from corporate professionals; skill in designing, conducting, analyzing, and summarizing best practice, compensation, and job analysis surveys; and skill in communicating information orally and in writing.
  • BS in business administration, human resources or other related field and a minimum of five (5) years progressively responsible professional management consulting with proven track records in areas of expertise required by project(s)/ program(s) to which assigned.
  • Additional education may be substituted for experience.

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PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:  Team ProSidian shall perform the majority of services under this Contract at its own facilities. At the discretion of the FDIC Oversight Manager, performance may also be required at either the FDIC facility located in northwest Washington, D.C. or at the FDIC facility in Arlington, VA. FDIC may also require presentations or work assignments of short duration at one or more of FDIC'sregional or field locations. Presentations may also be performed virtually.

TRAVEL:  Travel will be approved by the Oversight Manager and will be reimbursed.

RISK LEVEL DESIGNATION : Moderate Risk - background investigations required and Personnel performing labor categories designated at the MODERATE or LOW risk levels must  be either United States Citizens or Lawful Permanent Residents of the United States.

Additional Information

CORE COMPETENCIES

  • Teamwork - ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leader
  • Leadership - ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives
  • Business Acumen - understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people
  • Communication - ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing
  • Motivation - persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions
  • Agility - ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or work streams
  • Judgment - exercises prudence and insight in decision-making process while mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications
  • Organization - ability to manage projects and activity, and prioritize tasks

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OTHER REQUIREMENTS

  • Business Tools - understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office.  The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
  • Business Tools - understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office.  The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
  • Commitment - to work with smart, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the biggest challenges across private, public and social sectors
  • Curiosity - the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well together
  • Humility - exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have impact and make a difference
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About ProSidian Consulting

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ProSidian is a management and operations consulting firm with a reputation for its strong national practice spanning six solution areas including Risk Management, Energy & Sustainability, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, and Talent Management. We help clients improve their operations. Linking strategy to execution, ProSidian assists client leaders in maximizing company return on investment capital through design and execution of operations core to delivering value to customers. Visit www.ProSidian.com or follow the company on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ProSidianfor more information.

Industry

Business schools and computer and management training

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

Charlotte, NC, US

Year founded

2004

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