Director of People and Culture

Positively Partners

. Lead OppNet's people operations, culture, and employee experience .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $118,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in HR leadership, change management, and employee engagement, with a strong focus on compliance and organizational development. Capable of fostering a positive workplace culture and implementing effective people operations strategies in a mission-driven environment.

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HR LeadershipChange ManagementEmployee RelationsHR ComplianceADP Workforce Now

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Hard Skills

Benefits AdministrationPayroll ManagementRecruitmentOnboardingPerformance ManagementOrganizational DevelopmentEmployee Lifecycle ManagementTalent Systems DevelopmentConflict ResolutionHR Process Improvement

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsFacilitation SkillsCoachingIntegrityJudgment

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HRISApplicant Tracking SystemsADP Workforce Now

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Employment LawNonprofit SectorOrganizational ChangeEmployee ExperienceRemote Workforce Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead OppNet's people operations, culture, and employee experience
Plan and implement people-related aspects of organizational change, including onboarding and integrating the incoming CEO
Develop change management plans and communicate organizational shifts clearly, timely, and transparently
Serve as a trusted resource for staff during transition, monitor morale and engagement, and recommend responses to leadership
Equip managers with tools and coaching to lead teams through change
Adapt people policies, practices, and structures as organizational priorities evolve
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
Oversee benefits administration and leave management
Partner with Finance on payroll and manage the People and Culture budget
Maintain the employee handbook and people policies
Manage and strengthen HRIS and applicant tracking systems, including ADP Workforce Now
Maintain the compensation approach and recommend fair and competitive adjustments
Manage the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, retention, and offboarding
Lead structured and equitable hiring processes with hiring managers
Design orientation and onboarding for remote and hybrid workforces
Support managers with performance management and individual development plans
Develop professional development opportunities and eventually create a learning and development program
Conduct exit interviews and use retention and exit data to improve practices
Design and administer engagement and culture surveys and facilitate response planning
Manage employee relations and address concerns promptly, fairly, and confidentially
Coach and advise managers and leaders on HR best practices
Facilitate learning and dialogue on inclusion, psychological safety, and leadership accountability
Supervise, coach, and develop the Senior Coordinator of People and Culture
Participate in organization-wide learning sessions, working groups, affinity groups, All-Hands meetings, State of OppNet meetings, team meetings, retreats, and institution-wide retreats

Requirements

What you’ll need

Eight or more years of progressive experience in HR, people operations, or organizational development
At least three years leading an HR function, managing people, or with comparable scope and ownership
Track record of guiding organizations through change, ideally in a mission-driven or nonprofit setting
Broad HR generalist expertise, including benefits administration, payroll, employee relations, and compliance
Strong knowledge of employment law and HR compliance, including New York State and City requirements
Experience managing workforces across multiple states of residence
Exceptional interpersonal, facilitation, and conflict-resolution skills
Experience building talent systems, including recruitment, onboarding, professional development, and performance management
Ability to develop HR processes and tools that improve efficiency, transparency, and accountability
Asset-based, employee-centered approach to people leadership
Experience fostering connection and belonging within a remote or distributed workforce
Sound judgment, discretion, and integrity when handling sensitive and confidential information
Experience with an HRIS; ADP Workforce Now preferred
Genuine motivation by OppNet's mission
Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless an exemption has been approved
Availability during core work hours of approximately 11am to 3pm Eastern, Monday through Friday
Ability to work with a supervisor to complete weekly full-time hours flexibly
Must live in the Northeast United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, supplemented by an HRA Flexible Spending Account
Paid family leave (up to 100% coverage for twelve weeks)
Life insurance
403(b) retirement plan for full-time employees
Generous paid time off, including four weeks of vacation, winter break, wellness time, and holidays
Fully remote work arrangement
Flexible weekly full-time hours around core hours
Periodic travel to New York City for retreats and key meetings, no more than four times per year
Accommodation during the interview process