[Remote] Talent & People Operations Manager

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Bellwether is a national nonprofit focused on transforming education to ensure students furthest from opportunity achieve fulfilling outcomes. The Talent & People Operations Manager is responsible for enhancing talent and people operations, working closely with hiring managers and the Director of People Operations to improve systems and processes throughout the employee lifecycle.ResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute hiring plans for Director, Associate Partner, and below rolesAdvise hiring managers on talent-related questions, providing recommendations on recruiting best practices, candidate evaluation, and values-aligned decision-makingOwn end-to-end talent operations for assigned roles, including:Drafting and posting role descriptionsManaging applicant tracking in GreenhouseConducting initial candidate screeningsCoordinating interviews and synthesizing feedbackSupporting reference checks and offer processesProvide operational support for senior-level or other complex searches, as directed by the DirectorDevelop, document, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all search processesMaintain a strong, values-aligned candidate experience through clear communication and timely follow-throughManage and maintain the organization’s job description bankTrack and report recruiting metrics (e.g., time-to-hire, pipeline health, candidate experience)Cultivate and manage diverse candidate pipelines by partnering with hiring managers to implement inclusive sourcing strategies, and track and report on diversity metrics for each searchExecute onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring compliance with federal and state employment requirementsProcess payroll, with final review and approval by the Director of People OperationsDrive day to day benefits administration and serve as the first point of contact for employeesProvide operational support to the Director of People Operations during the Open Enrollment process, including preparing employee communications, updating systems, and coordinating with benefits vendors as requestedOversee PTO tracking and approval processes to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with applicable state lawsOwn execution of state-based employment compliance for a remote-first workforce across 30+ states, including:Monitoring state-specific employment laws and regulatory changesSupporting audits and required reportingFlagging risks and inconsistencies and making recommendationsSupport the development, documentation, and ongoing maintenance of People Operations standard operating procedures (SOPs)Take on increasing ownership of payroll and benefits functions over time, including vendor management, process optimization, documentation, and employee communications, based on experience and organizational needsSupport day-to-day administration and data accuracy of people and talent systems, including HRIS (Paylocity) and ATS (Greenhouse)Support and participate in processes to evaluate new people or talent systemsExplore and implement AI-enabled workflows and tools, as appropriate, to improve efficiency, consistency, and data-informed decision-making across talent and people operations, in partnership with the DirectorIdentify operational pain points and recommend process improvements or system changes to streamline workflowsTrack, maintain, and report on people and talent data, including workforce demographics and diversity-related metricsSkillsA passion for and commitment to transforming education to ensure systemically marginalized young people achieve outcomes that lead to fulfilling lives and flourishing communities in the United StatesAn understanding of and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and viewpoint diversity4–7+ years of experience in talent operations, people operations, or HR roles with increasing ownershipExperience managing end-to-end recruiting processes and running efficient, inclusive, high-quality searchesStrong operational skills, including building and improving SOPs, coordinating across stakeholders, and ensuring consistent follow-throughExperience supporting core people operations functions, including onboarding/offboarding, payroll support, benefits administration, and employee supportFamiliarity with federal and state employment requirements, ideally in a multi-state or remote environmentExperience working with systems and data, including ATS (e.g., Greenhouse), HRIS (e.g., Paylocity), or similar tools, and maintaining data accuracyA proactive, problem-solving, and action-oriented mindsetExperience supporting inclusive hiring practices and delivering an equitable candidate experienceA commitment to Bellwether's core valuesHR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or similar) preferredHR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or similar) preferredBenefitsEligibility for an annual performance bonus targeted at $5,375 based on individual and organizational successHealth care coverageA 401(k) plan with matching employer contributionsCompany OverviewBellwether is a national nonprofit that exists to transform education to ensure students furthest from opportunity achieve outcomes that lead to fulfilling lives and flourishing communities. It was founded in 2008, and is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is http://bellwethereducation.org.