Director of Human Resources Operations

at  Bellwether

USE YOUR HUMAN RESOURCES OPERATIONS KNOWLEDGE TO DESIGN AND LEAD INITIATIVES THAT SUPPORT THE BELLWETHER TEAM AND ENHANCE ORGANIZATION EFFICIENCY, COMPLIANCE AND IMPACT.

The Director of Human Resources Operations will be a member of the Core leadership team, overseeing multiple human resources (HR) functions and promoting positive experiences throughout the employee life cycle. This role will develop and manage an HR strategy, programs, processes, and practices that enhance team operations. The Core team includes finance, business systems, operations, team and culture, and human resources. Its purpose is to ensure that Bellwether’s program areas have the tools and services needed to serve our client partners and ultimately achieve Bellwether’s mission. Our work is national in scope, so our flexible working style allows our professionals to work where they have built their lives, which means Bellwether can hire the best person for each role, regardless of geography. This role can be based anywhere in the United States. Up to approximately 15% travel may be required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Competitive candidates for this role will demonstrate passion for our work and content expertise. To be successful, candidates must have strong organization, problem-solving, client focus, communication, and project management skills. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker who is eager to build a strong culture and lead with empathy and inclusion.

• A passion for and commitment to transforming education to ensure systemically marginalized young people achieve outcomes that lead to fulfilling lives and flourishing communities in the United States.
• An understanding of and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and viewpoint diversity.
• Five to seven years of relevant experience and success working in a human resources or operations leadership role in a fully remote organization.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing employment practices, compensation, benefits, and payroll. Deep understanding of HR operations best practices.
• Experience within a complex, virtual nonprofit is essential to success in this role; candidates with a combination of for-profit and non-profit experience are ideal.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to work on many projects simultaneously and to manage up and across an organization.
• Prior experience managing and developing staff and managing their career needs, particularly in a virtual environment.
• A well-rounded interpersonal skill set with the capacity to collaborate with diverse stakeholders within the organization, work effectively and collaboratively in a team environment, and facilitate joint problem-solving with the team, including senior leaders.
• Flexibility as a leader who can operate at a highly strategic level but can also perform tactical HR-related responsibilities.
• A highly self-motivated work style and willingness to proactively take on roles within project teams and the organization.
• Comfort with and interest in joining a small, entrepreneurial organization with a flexible working environment.
• Ability to thoughtfully give and receive feedback, and experience doing so.

• A passion for and commitment to transforming education to ensure systemically marginalized young people achieve outcomes that lead to fulfilling lives and flourishing communities in the United States.
• An understanding of and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and viewpoint diversity.
• Five to seven years of relevant experience and success working in a human resources or operations leadership role in a fully remote organization.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing employment practices, compensation, benefits, and payroll. Deep understanding of HR operations best practices.
• Experience within a complex, virtual nonprofit is essential to success in this role; candidates with a combination of for-profit and non-profit experience are ideal.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to work on many projects simultaneously and to manage up and across an organization.
• Prior experience managing and developing staff and managing their career needs, particularly in a virtual environment.
• A well-rounded interpersonal skill set with the capacity to collaborate with diverse stakeholders within the organization, work effectively and collaboratively in a team environment, and facilitate joint problem-solving with the team, including senior leaders.
• Flexibility as a leader who can operate at a highly strategic level but can also perform tactical HR-related responsibilities.
• A highly self-motivated work style and willingness to proactively take on roles within project teams and the organization.
• Comfort with and interest in joining a small, entrepreneurial organization with a flexible working environment.
• Ability to thoughtfully give and receive feedback, and experience doing so