Director of People Operations Remote
Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts, 01901, USA
Listed on 2026-10-29
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HR/Recruitment
HR Manager
Position: Director of People Operations (Full Time, Remote)
Organization: Accelerate Change
Reports to : VP of People, Patty Busby
Direct Reports :
Senior Manager of Human Resources Systems and Benefits | Senior Manager, People Strategy and Culture | People Operations Associate
Location :
Full-time, 100% remote position (from home or co-working space) with occasional travel once every 2-3 months
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
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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./
About the PositionAccelerate 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 training and sharing resources.
Oversee staffing changes and other sensitive personnel matters, including managing staff transitions and offboarding tasks.
Manage legal investigations, accommodation processes, and other sensitive HR matters.
Serve as a liaison and correspond with Partners on questions, and provide or request support, as needed.
Hold or obtain SHRM or HRCI Certification.
We'll also look for the Director of People Operations to:
TBD. As part of a rapidly growing organization, you'll need to embrace change and that your responsibilities will shift over time. Pitching in to help with the needs of your department and the overall Central Team is an important part of your role.
Help advance our goal of becoming an anti-racist organization. Within your role, apply equitable work practices, challenge white supremacy, and help make our programs more inclusive. Center our understanding that multiple systems of oppression intersect with racism and be an active part of our values work.
Serve as a resource to our networks of partners. Help amplify partner successes, make connections between partners and facilitate learning sharing, and offer your expertise to partners in our networks wherever it makes sense.
Take an entrepreneurial approach to their work and learn new skills. In our fast-paced, unstructured environment, we love it when staff first try to figure things out on their own and then ask for help if they're stuck.
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