Associate Director of Talent Operations

About Reproductive Freedom for All (Formerly NARAL Pro-Choice America)

For more than 55 years, Reproductive Freedom for All and its chapters have fought to protect and expand reproductive freedom —including access to abortion and contraception — for everybody. We are powered by our more than 4 million members from every state and congressional district in the country, representing the 8 in 10 Americans who believe every person should have the freedom to make the best decision for themselves about if, when, and how to raise a family.

Reproductive Freedom for All centers diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in our organization and our work. Continuously learning from our history, we hold ourselves accountable to achieve reproductive freedom with equitable access for everybody. As the oldest and largest national membership organization primarily focused on advocating for abortion access, we organize and mobilize, galvanizing millions of people to take action to defend reproductive freedom, and shining a spotlight of accountability on bad actors who work to impose their ideological agenda on others.

We also work to elect champions for reproductive freedom and advance state and federal legislation to safeguard it. For more information on Reproductive Freedom for All, please visit our website .

About the Role

This role serves as a senior leader within the Equity, Culture & Talent (ECT) function, providing strategic and operational leadership on talent management practices across the organization. The Associate Director of Talent Operations acts as a trusted advisor to Directors and hiring managers, guiding them through the full employee lifecycle with a particular focus on performance management, employee relations, and equitable decision‑making.

This role is responsible for strengthening manager effectiveness by translating organizational policies and talent strategies into clear, actionable guidance, and by ensuring consistency, compliance, and equity in how people decisions are made and executed. The Associate Director brings strong judgment and discretion to complex and sensitive employee matters, including performance concerns and terminations, and plays a critical role in upholding organizational standards.

In partnership with ECT colleagues, this role drives the development and implementation of tools, training, and processes that enable managers to lead effectively, while advancing a high‑performing, values‑aligned, and equitable workplace.

Location: Washington, DC

Reports to: Senior Director of Talent

Positions Directly Reporting to this Position: N/A

This Position Is
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Full Time, Exempt, Non-Union

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic guidance and hands‑on support to managers on performance management processes, including goal setting, developing and retaining top performers, addressing performance challenges, and drafting and implementing Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) or facilitating employee transitions when needed;
• Serve as a point of contact for managers seeking support on employee relations matters, offering guidance grounded in organizational values, policies, best practices, and compliance requirements;
• Support managers in navigating complex or sensitive employee situations, ensuring a thoughtful, compliant, and values‑aligned approach;
• Design and deliver training and resources for managers on core people practices, including coaching, feedback, and equitable leadership practices;
• Support the development and standardization of manager‑facing tools, templates, and resources to promote transparency, consistency, and operational excellence;
• Support the rollout of new policies, tools, and initiatives by preparing guidance and communications tailored to supervisors;
• Partner with…