Managing Director, People Operations

Work Authorization: Candidates must already be authorized to work in the U.S.
Salary Range: $130,000 – $170,000 depending on experience
Role and Responsibilities
ideas42 is looking for a seasoned People Operations professional with a track record of success to lead ideas42’s People Operations function. This position is responsible for overseeing the planning and execution of this global organization’s goal of hiring, developing, and retaining a diverse team of extremely talented individuals. This includes helping to create an inclusive environment where team members feel they belong and can do their best work. As a seasoned professional with a broad skill set, pragmatic approach, and high EQ, the right candidate will bring experience and fresh perspective to the People Ops function and lead by example.
Recruiting
The Director of People Operations will report to the Director of Operations, and work closely with ideas42’s Managing Directors, who oversee our various strategic focus areas (Safety and Justice, Postsecondary Education, Economic Justice, etc.), and manages the Senior Associate of People Operations and teams across the organization that drive specific functional needs of People Operations (e.g., learning and development). This unique opportunity will drive innovation in global talent acquisition, professional development, DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging), and talent management practices. The successful candidate will bring an entrepreneurial spirit, behavioral lens, and mission alignment to this work. Specific responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Lead recruiting efforts including managing employer brand, job posts, interviewing processes, and candidate selection
• Improve the efficiency of behaviorally informed recruiting efforts to effectively attract and screen diverse, high potential candidates

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging:

• Make sure we are reaching out to diverse talent pools and building an organization that helps everyone to succeed
• Consistently promote behaviorally informed strategies that foster an environment of belonging
• Monitor key metrics related to DEIB (i.e., reporting, promotions, psychological safety) and manage the DEIB road map and its priorities accordingly
• Serve on ideas42’s internal DEIB council

Performance and Development:

• Ensure ideas42 has the tools in place to help team members develop skills to expand their knowledge via project work, collaborative opportunities, and organized trainings
• Manage the performance review and feedback processes
• Lead high-quality, standardized onboarding and offboarding processes, for both salaried and contract team members across the globe
• Manage the strategy and approach for career paths, development, engagement, and retention across teams/roles

Culture and Engagement:

• Maintain an understanding of our culture, values, and operating principles, and help to codify and embed these in the day-to-day workings of the organization
• Organize key all-team activities (e.g., the annual retreat)
• Promote behavioral practices that recognize and reward the value team members bring to the organization

Traditional HR:

• Participate in anticipating, addressing, and resolving any employee relations challenges that may arise
• Ensure we have behaviorally informed total compensation processes and packages that meet the needs of our teams, align with our values, and stay within budget
• Ensure the policies and practices of the organization remain relevant, behaviorally informed, equitably enforced, and maximally free from hassles
• Oversee our people data, conducting regular analyses of key hypotheses and special requests; using this data to inform organizational planning decisions
• Oversee the selection and administration of all ideas42 benefits (health care, FMLA, 401(k), etc.)

Qualifications
Minimum qualifications

• Strong project management skills
• General awareness of and basic knowledge about the field of behavioral science, and expressed interest in learning more
• 4 years of experience managing direct reports
• Ability to develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in people operations or related fields
• 12 years of full-time relevant work experience
• Demonstrated expertise in global human resource processes
• Excellent written and verbal communication with a commitment to high-quality output
• Mission-aligned, self-starter, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Preferred qualifications

• Master’s degree or other practical certification such as SHRM certification(s)
• Experience managing and working across functions in a matrix organization
• Experience with Greenhouse and Culture Amp
• Experience managing multiple teams

About Ideas42
We’re a non-profit looking for deep insights into human behavior—into why people do what they do—and using that knowledge in ways that help improve lives, build better systems, and drive social change. Working globally, we reinvent the practices of institutions, and create better products and policies that can be scaled for maximum impact.
We also teach others, ultimately striving to generate lasting social impact and create a future where the universal application of behavioral science powers a world with optimal health, equitable wealth, and environments and systems that are sustainable and just for all.  
For more the past 15 years, we’ve been at the forefront of applying behavioral science in the real world. And as we’ve developed our expertise, we’ve helped to define an entire field. Our efforts have so far extended to 55 countries as we’ve partnered with governments, foundations, NGOs, private enterprises, and a wide array of public institutions.
We value diversity and inclusion and are dedicated to growing our teams with people who have diverse experiences, backgrounds, and skills. We are committed to fair and unbiased hiring practices that support equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, ethnicity, gender, national origin, age, abilities, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
Working with Us
We seek curious, creative, rigorous people with an entrepreneurial spirit. A passion for understanding human behavior, pursuing innovation, and promoting the social good is critical, but prior expertise or training in behavioral economics or psychology is not required.
Candidates who identify as BIPOC, with lived experience with public benefits and/or the child welfare system are strongly encouraged to apply.
Our core values are at the heart of everything at ideas42:

• We live with a SPIRIT OF GENEROSITY . We approach our colleagues, partners and people whose lives we seek to improve with an attitude of selflessness and cooperation.
• We take OWNERSHIP . We don’t just work at ideas42, we take shared responsibility for it.
• We live and breathe what we do. We look at everything through a BEHAVIORAL LENS .
• We are RIGOROUS in how we think and how we tackle problems.
• We have fun. We let PLAYFULNESS inform the way we work and our approach to the world, helping to drive our creativity and improve our solutions.
• We DO GOOD . We use our expertise to improve millions of lives and create a better world for all.
• We are TENACIOUS . We never take the easy route, but push to stretch the limits of what’s possible.

Benefits And Compensation
We hope that you are excited by the opportunity to work with us. We are proud to offer a comprehensive and behaviorally designed benefits package and other perks to support our team and allow us to focus on our work of solving tough social problems.

• Professional Development fund
• Insurance : We offer fully-covered medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage for you and your families.
• Loan Forgiveness : Based on our 501(c)3 status, you are able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Generous Vacation and Paid Time Off : We’ve built infrastructure to encourage our team to rest and recharge throughout the year.
• Phone benefits including reimbursement towards a new smart phone
• Fitness benefits
• 401(k) Match : We contribute 3%, even if you don’t contribute at all.
• Paid Parental Leave
• Dependent Care Accounts

Application Process Overview
The Ideas42 Application Process Has Four Stages

• Final Round Interview: Selected candidates will be invited to interview with an ideas42 senior team member. References will also be requested and contacted during this time.
• First Round Interview: Selected candidates will be invited to interview with an ideas42 program team member
• Final Round assignment: Selected candidates will be invited to complete a final interview assignment and will be asked to present this during their final interview.
• Application: Submit your application and resume