[Hiring] Director of People Operations @Accelerate Action

Role Description

Accelerate Change is seeking an equity-centered Director of People Operations with experience in people management, leading a People Operations Department and creating strategies to make People Operations more effective, efficient and inclusive. We’re looking for someone who loves all aspects of People Operations and also enjoys finding ways to improve our current strategies.

• Oversee the People Operations Department, ensuring the overall success of the Department, the team, and its outcomes.
• Oversee the complete employee lifecycle for the Central Team and incubated partners, starting with the onboarding process and continuing through with staff retention efforts to offboarding.
• Manage salary and compensation packages, growth plans, and promotion proposals.
• Oversee the onboarding process for incoming new staff, providing a seamless transition and communication throughout the process.
• Develop, implement, and manage innovative programs and initiatives that create a robust employee engagement lifecycle, while aligning with the organization's strategic goals.
• Lead efforts to streamline and optimize HR and People Operations processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop standardized processes and workflows that enhance employee experiences.
• Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Design and implement talent development and career progression programs to foster employee growth and engagement.
• Assess employee feedback and engagement survey results to identify areas for improvement and implement data-driven solutions.
• Manage the preparation and presentation of reports on HR metrics, initiatives, and accomplishments.
• Serve as a thought partner to staff for their professional development, including recommending specific training and sharing resources.
• Oversee staffing changes and other sensitive personnel matters, including managing staff transitions and offboarding tasks.
• Manage legal investigations, accommodation processes, and other sensitive HR matters.
• Serve as a liaison and correspond with Partners on questions, providing or requesting support as needed.
• Hold or obtain SHRM or HRCI Certification.

Qualifications

• Commitment to social change.
• 5+ years experience in serving as the people manager for Manager-level full-time staff.
• 5+ years of experience in leading a People Operations department, creating strategy aligned with a fast-paced environment and centering equity in its practices.
• Stakeholder management skills with clear communication.
• Adaptability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Eager to work independently and as part of a remote team.
• Interest in digital media for organizing and social change.

Requirements

• Ability to embrace change as responsibilities shift over time.
• Help advance the goal of becoming an anti-racist organization.
• Apply equitable work practices and challenge white supremacy.
• Serve as a resource to networks of partners.
• Take an entrepreneurial approach to work and learn new skills.
• Seek opportunities to deepen skills on current/emerging platforms.

Benefits

• $95,000 - $145,000 salary range, with exact salary depending on experience.
• Flexibility for work and life, with a focus on a 40-hour work week.
• Health care with individual premiums fully covered and cost-share for dependents.
• 15 paid vacation days, 6 paid holidays, 3 paid floating holidays, and 7.5 paid sick days each year.
• Professional development funds, renewed each fiscal year.
• Cell phone and internet reimbursement or co-working reimbursement.
• 401K contributions and matching program available at the beginning of employment.
• Annual office closure during the last week in December.

Company Description

Founded in 2012, Accelerate Change is a nonprofit (c3/c4) digital media lab. We work to increase civic engagement with BIPOC and low-income communities through digital media.

• Scaling emerging cultural media properties.
• Investing in established cultural media properties.
• Building influencer networks.
• Leading a digital media lab.
• Driving civic engagement campaigns.