Operations and People Lead

Movement For Black Lives

5d•$88,000 - $103,000•Remote

About The Position

The Operations and People Lead provides critical support for M4BL’s operations team. Working alongside the Managing Director, the Operations and People Lead will support the Movement for Black Lives’ work by ensuring that all M4BL administrative and people files and data are secure and appropriately accessible, serve as the point person for staff engagement and support, and support systems compliance and policy formulation. The Operations and People Lead reports to the Managing Director and directly supports the overall operational and administrative rhythm of business for M4BL.

Requirements

Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in human resources.
Intermediate to expert familiarity with project management software, platforms and tools such as Formstack, Asana, virtual meeting platforms, Canva (or equivalent graphic making software and application), Every Action (or equivalent CRM)
Proficiency in MS Office and Google Suite
Skilled at time management and project coordination using digital tools
Consistent attention to details and accuracy
Ability to work on a virtual team, in particular, and juggle multiple projects at once while proactively communicating within a virtual environment
Commitment to advancing racial justice and liberation for Black communities.
Demonstrated alignment with the values and principles of the Movement for Black Lives, including abolition, anti-capitalism, and radical Black Queer Feminisms
Deep commitment to the organization's mission, vision, and values, including a passion for social change and community empowerment.
Integrity and ethical conduct in all aspects of leadership and decision-making
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to articulate the organization's mission, engage stakeholders, and build relationships.
Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with diverse individuals and teams
Time-management skills and the ability to quickly pivot based on current events and organizational needs
A work ethic with a ‘no problem is too big, no question is too small’ attitude
The ability to thrive in a collaborative, dynamic, fast-paced work environment where priorities are often evolving to adapt to the movement’s needs and emergent opportunities
Resilience to overcome challenges and setbacks while maintaining focus on long-term goals and objectives.
A team player with high attention to detail and who can drive impact at the operational and tactical levels
Unimpeachable ethical standards, confidentiality, and personal integrity, always demonstrating self-awareness, dependability and a commitment to upholding team morale and organizational culture
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify challenges, develop solutions, and implement effective strategies
Ability to work with multiple Movement and political actors
Must be comfortable and able to work remotely and have access to reliable internet connection.

Nice To Haves

Additional experience in accounting, finance, and/or business operations, preferably at a values-based organization, and coalition formation is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative support to the People Operations Team, including scheduling meetings, interviews, and other People Operations events, and maintaining team meeting agendas
Ensure timely resolution to queries and smooth and timely communication with employees
Develop and manage People Operations working documents and forms
Provide support in managing People Operations team projects and update the progress in Asana and other project management tools
Maintain and update the HRIS, employee documentation, and record-keeping
Participate and assist in People Operations projects
Work with M4BL's joint employer and business process outsourcing vendor
Liaise between M4BL and joint employer on necessary human resources functions
Serve as employee primary point of contact for various queries on time off, policies and procedures, employee handbook
Maintain the department and organization’s calendar including events, holidays, and payroll dates
Lead the creation, timelining, and execution of employee engagement plans, such as organization-wide surveys, 1:1 check-ins, etc.
Lead, coordinate, and schedule staff-wide trainings
Lead in the planning, implementation, and tracking of the performance management process and support in the execution of the process
Champion and drive employee sustainability and appreciation programs/initiatives, including celebrations, employee support for life events, and employee wellbeing initiatives
Manage employee onboarding and offboarding, including: Coordinating onboarding orientations for new hires with M4BL’s Finance, Security, and IT teams, Leading on digital tools access for new employees, Completing 90-day check-ins with new hires, Ensuring that 90-day evaluations with supervisors and new hires are taking place, Scheduling and completing exit interviews with exiting employees
Support recruitment efforts by posting job openings on various job boards, communicating with job applicants as needed, coordinating interviews, and supporting teams in the interview process
Assist the Senior Director of Finance and Operations and the Managing Director in policy formulation
Support the maintenance of employee handbook, people operations policies, and procedures and ensure compliance with local, state and federal laws
Support the organization’s benefits offering and open enrollment process