Specialist, Workplace Innovation

1800 Duke St, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA

Req #1017

Tuesday, January 7, 2025

SHRM is a member-driven catalyst for creating better workplaces where people and businesses thrive together. As the trusted authority on all things work, SHRM is the foremost expert, researcher, advocate, and thought leader on issues and innovations impacting today’s evolving workplaces.  With nearly 340,000 members in 180 countries, SHRM touches the lives of more than 362 million workers and their families globally.

SUMMARY

SHRM Labs is the workplace innovation lab and venture arm of SHRM, dedicated to advancing workplace technology solutions. Through programs like the WorkplaceTech Accelerator, SHRM Labs empowers HR leaders and organizations by providing access to cutting-edge solutions and resources to shape the future of work.

The Workplace Innovation Specialist, will play a critical role in supporting the execution and growth of SHRM Labs’ WorkplaceTech Accelerator (WTA). This role involves managing day-to-day program operations, supporting participating startups, and ensuring seamless delivery of programming and resources. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about workplace innovation and technology.

SHRM Labs offers a dynamic environment where you can work on innovative programs that shape the future of work. Be part of a collaborative and mission-driven team committed to empowering HR leaders and supporting groundbreaking workplace technologies.

Responsibilities:

• Program Coordination: Oversee daily operations of the WorkplaceTech Accelerator, including scheduling, logistics, and communication with cohort companies, mentors, and internal/external stakeholders.

• Startup Support: Serve as the primary point of contact for accelerator participants, providing resources, addressing inquiries, and coordinating mentorship opportunities.

• Event Management: Plan and execute program events, including workshops, webinars, pitch events, receptions and demo day.

• Data Management: Maintain accurate records of participant progress, program metrics, and stakeholder engagement using SHRM Labs’ proprietary data systems.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal teams and external partners, including mentors, sponsors, and SHRM members, to deliver a high-impact experience for program participants.

• Marketing and Communication Support: Assist in creating program-related content, including newsletters, promotional materials, and updates for social media and SHRM Labs’ website.

• Reporting: Track and report program performance and outcomes, identifying areas for improvement and growth.

• Cross-Program Support: Assist with other SHRM Labs programs ensuring alignment and providing logistical and operational support

Education & Experience Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in project management, business, or equivalent relevant work experience/training

Experience

Required

• At least three (3) years of relevant work experience with at least one year of experience in program coordination, project management, or startup/ accelerator programs.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Proficiency in project management and collaboration tools like Microsoft Office Suite, Notion, or similar platform

• Experience building and managing partnerships with key stakeholders and managing and maintaining relationships

• Interest in HR technology and workplace innovation

Preferred

• Familiarity or interest with HR technologies and future of work

• Experience using data and metrics to drive improvements

• Entrepreneurial spirit, and/or startup or accelerator experience.

• Knowledge about or exposure to venture capital

• Ability to assess business potential of workplace tech startups.

Certifications

· N/A

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Required

• Naturally inquisitive with a voracious appetite for learning and a boundless intellectual capacity for solving complicated problems.

• Knowledge of innovation strategy and technologies.

• Excellent oral communication, writing, and presentation skills.

• Familiarity in online marketing techniques, databases, and list management.

• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving and leadership skills.

• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

Preferred

• Familiarity with CRM tools like Airtable Salesforce, Tableau, etc, and design tools like Canva, and Adobe Creative Cloud

Additional Notes

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily with reasonable accommodations.

• Work is generally done sitting, talking, hearing, and typing. Visual acuity to use a keyboard, prepare and analyze data and figures; transcribing, viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.

• Light lifting is required. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force to constantly move objects.

Work environment

• Work is regularly performed in a combination of office and conference settings and routinely uses standard office equipment.

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The hiring range for this position is $70,000 to $80,000 per year. This range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications. SHRM offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. The benefits for this position include professional growth and development, health, dental, vision, well-being, health savings, flexible spending, retirement, open leave, and annual discretionary bonus and incentives.

Our employment practices are in accordance with the laws that prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, marital status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable law.

SHRM is an equal opportunity employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran).

We do not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Other details

• Job Family 00 - Strategy & Transformation

• Job Function 00 - Primary

• Pay Type Salary

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