Human Resources Specialist

Position Type: Temporary Full-time or Part-time Reports to:

Global Human Resources Director Department: North America Location : On-site in Ashburn, VA ABOUT IPA Independent Project Analysis, Inc. (IPA) improves the competitiveness of our customers by enabling more effective use of capital in their businesses. It is our mission and unique competence to conduct research into the functioning of capital projects and project systems and to apply the results of that research to help our customers create and use their capital assets more efficiently.

IPA is a global company with offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Brazil, Singapore, and the Netherlands. Our headquarters in Ashburn, Virginia has an opening for a temporary Human Resources Specialist. Job Summary The Human Resources Specialist serves as the employee relations specialist for the North America office located in Ashburn, VA.

The HR Specialist works with managers and staff on employee relations, performance management, and special projects. This is a temporary role covering the period December 2024 through March 2025 (we have some flexibility on start and end dates). There is an opportunity to work either a full-time (Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm) or a part-time schedule. The position is on-site in our office in Ashburn, VA.

Duties and Responsibilities Handles employee relations issues related to performance, HR policies and record keeping. Ensures legal compliance of state and federal employment laws. Ensures company HR processes and procedures are followed.

Assists leadership with investigations, conflict resolution, employee training and coaching Prepares Performance Improvement Plans and coaches managers through performance processes Maintains knowledge of best practices and regulatory changes in human resources and employment law. Helps foster a positive work environment Manages special projects related to HR strategic goals Other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Conflict resolution and coaching High proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Strong written and oral communication skills. Ability to multi-task and prioritize. Characteristics High level of discretion and confidentiality.

Highly organized with strong attention to detail. Must communicate and interact effectively with individuals at all levels within the organization. Credentials and Experience A Bachelor’s degree in a business or related field; with 3 years of human resources generalist experience, including employee relations.

WHY IPA? IPA is the preeminent global benchmarking and consultancy for capital projects. IPA guides capital‑intensive organizations to establish the right combination of people, work process, and governance to maximize cost, schedule, safety, and operability performance.

We have a dataset of nearly 21,000 capital projects as the basis of our work. Our clients are leading companies in the energy, minerals, infrastructure, chemicals, and technology sectors. IPA is committed to social and ethical responsibility and all global offices initiate or participate in local charity initiatives to support those in need.

HOW TO APPLY Applicants should submit their resume and include a cover letter with preferred dates, full or part time, and salary requirement. IPA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.