People Operations Manager

NationSwell is a one-of-a-kind executive membership and advisory firm for mission-driven leaders. Our Institutional Membership (IM) is an invitation-only program for leading companies, philanthropies, and investment firms. It is designed to help leaders advance their work in social impact, sustainability, philanthropy, and purpose-driven culture. The NationSwell Team works with leaders in the impact space to create transformative social impact strategies, provide in-depth research and insights, engage key audiences, and more.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a passionate and dynamic People Operations Manager to join our team. In this role, you will be at the heart of our human resources function, ensuring that our operations align with our strategic objectives and promote a culture of inclusivity, innovation, and excellence. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you will play a crucial role in shaping and growing the workforce that drives our mission forward.

Salary: This is an exempt role with an annual salary range of $95,000 - $105,000, depending on experience.

Location: Remote (US), New York, California, Pennsylvania preferred

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives that are in harmony with NationSwell’s overall business strategy and mission.
• Act as a bridge between management and employees by addressing demands and grievances and fostering a supportive and communicative environment.
• Manage the recruitment and selection process to attract, hire, and retain top talent dedicated to making an impact.
• Nurture a positive working environment that champions innovation, teamwork, and mission-driven work.
• Oversee a performance management system that drives high performance and recognizes contributions.
• Maintain our pay plan and benefits program to ensure they support our values and attract top talent.
• Ensure legal compliance throughout human resource management, safeguarding our ethical standards and operational integrity.

Requirements

• Proven working experience as an HR professional, with a track record of fostering inclusive and high-performing cultures, ideally within a start-up environment
• Knowledge of HR systems and databases, with the ability to leverage technology to streamline operations.
• Experience leading equitable hiring processes, coaching hiring managers, and sourcing talent.
• Demonstrable experience with HR metrics and the ability to use data to inform decisions.
• People-oriented and results-driven, with a passion for social impact and community development.
• Strategic thinker with strong leadership skills, capable of architecting and implementing effective HR strategies.
• Excellent active listening, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the company.
• In-depth knowledge of labor law and HR best practices, ensuring we operate within legal and ethical frameworks.

Benefits

We know that having a positive team culture is essential to achieving our goals, so we put time and effort into making NationSwell an encouraging, energizing, and exciting place to work. We are proud to be a certified B Corp. Here are just a few of the ways we celebrate our staff and culture at NationSwell.

• Health and Wellness: Health, dental, and vision insurance, an EAP, HSA, FSA, and a gym membership subsidy for you + your family
• Work-Life Balance: Unlimited paid time off and flexible schedules to encourage your work-life balance
• Giving Back: Paid time off for employees to volunteer for causes that matter to them and internal moments to celebrate it
• Transit: A fully-covered Citi Bike membership and pre-tax transit benefits to help you get to where you’re going
• Net Purpose + Culture Index: Measure of our employee’s sense of purpose and engagement with our Mission
• Your Savings: Employees are offered a 401k account, and we match a portion of each contribution

NationSwell is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to building a workforce that celebrates diversity and equity and believe that inclusivity plays an important role in our decision-making process, both in staffing and in work product.