Position: People Operations Associate (Full Time, Remote)

Organization: Accelerate Change

Reports to: Director of People Operations, LaTondria Carter

Direct Reports: N/A

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 and Texas, the COVID-19 vaccine is encouraged but not required due to Florida and Texas state laws.

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 a People Operations Associate that is looking to grow their career and build upon their prior HR/People Operations experience.

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

• Manage the onboarding process for incoming new staff, providing a seamless transition and communication throughout the process. This includes handling all HR administrative related tasks (submission of background check, sending welcome email, follow up with People Managers on new hire overview prior to start date, leading new hire orientations, welcome luncheon, etc.).

• Manage the offboarding process for all employees to ensure all tasks are completed 

• Complete I-9 Forms, verify I-9 documentation and maintain I-9 files for all new hires 

• Process background checks for all new hires and partner with the Director of People Operations on results 

• Manage organization contact spreadsheet, organizational chart and directory

• Assist with filing Workers Compensation injury reports 

• Assist with Worker’s Compensation and Unemployment Insurance quarterly filings 

• Provide employee support with all questions and concerns including support for 401k inquiries from employees relating to enrollments, plan changes and contribution amounts 

• Administer the tuition and health reimbursement program. 

• Provide benefit support during open enrollment 

• Assist the Director of People Operations with policy management and creation to support a positive work culture 

• Assist with ensuring the organization complies annual training requirements (e.g. harassment prevention)

• Collaborate with other departments to align talent strategies with overall business goals 

• Utilize knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws to provide support for all People Operations related functions

We’ll also look for the People Operations Associate to: