Position: Director of People Operations (Full Time, Remote)

Organization: Accelerate Change

Reports to: VP of People, Patty Busby

Direct Reports: People and Culture Manager, People Operations Manager and Talent Innovation Manager

Location: Full-time, 100% remote position (from home or co-working space) with occasional travel once every 2-3 months

COVID-19: We take Covid-19 safety very seriously. Employees must follow our Covid safety protocols and be fully vaccinated and boosted. Accommodations are provided to the extent required by law. For employees based in the state of Florida, the COVID-19 vaccine is encouraged but not required due to Florida law.

About Accelerate Change

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. Our programs include:

• Scaling emerging cultural media properties

• Investing in established cultural media properties

• Building influencer networks

• Leading a digital media lab

• Driving civic engagement campaigns

Learn more about our theory of change, approach, and impact at https://acceleratechange.org/about/ 

Our team is made up of digital media innovators and operators who bring a mix of tech, business, civic engagement, and media backgrounds. Meet our team and learn more about our culture at https://acceleratechange.org/values-team/ 

About the Position

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.

Here’s what you could expect to do as Director of People Operations (key responsibilities):

• Oversee the People Operations Department, including 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 also aligning with the organization's strategic goals.

• Lead efforts to streamline and optimize HR and People Operations processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness and 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 and ensure equitable access to development opportunities, benefits, and resources for all employees.

• 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