HR/People Ops Manager

About the Role:

The HR / People Ops Manager will oversee the organization’s human resources function with a focus on building equitable and sustainable practices that support our staff and strengthen our culture. They will serve as a strategic partner to leadership while managing day-to-day HR operations, including compliance, benefits, professional development, and employee relations.

This role bridges policy and practice: ensuring compliance with employment law, developing and maintaining HR infrastructure, and fostering a people-first culture grounded in organizational values.

The HR/People Ops Manager will be accountable for the following areas:

HR Strategy

• Refine and implement HR policies and systems that align with the organization's values and strategic objectives.
• Advise leadership on HR best practices, compliance, and workforce planning.
• Support performance management processes, including annual reviews and feedback structures.
• Support management of compensation and career progression frameworks to ensure equity and transparency.

Talent Management & Employee Experience

• Facilitate recruitment and hiring processes in partnership with hiring managers.
• Refine and deliver onboarding and offboarding systems to ensure smooth staff transitions.
• Foster a positive, inclusive work environment that supports retention and growth.
• Oversee professional development programs, learning opportunities, and leadership development.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Manage employee records and HR systems (HRIS).
• Support internal processes for handling employee relations and conflict resolution.

Culture & Equity

• Provide staff with accessible, trusted HR guidance and support.
• Help leadership translate values into policies that shape workplace culture.

Qualifications:

Required:

• 4+ years of progressive HR/People Ops experience, including 2+ years in a manager-level role.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. employment law and HR compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to manage recruitment, benefits, employee relations, and performance systems.
• Excellent interpersonal and facilitation skills.
• Commitment to equity and values-driven organizational culture.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate and address challenges proactively.
• Capacity to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines, whether independently or collaboratively.
• Positive, solution-oriented attitude with a focus on growth and learning from feedback.
• Commitment to IMEU’s mission and a passion for social justice and Palestinian rights.

Preferred:

• HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP, or equivalent).
• Experience in international employment oversight is a plus.
• Experience in nonprofit organizations, especially in advocacy or campaign settings.
• Experience with remote/distributed teams.
• Familiarity with compensation benchmarking and career frameworks.
• Flexible and adaptive work style, thriving in a growing, entrepreneurial environment.
• Ability to maintain momentum and focus when exposed to difficult or sensitive subject matter.

We offer excellent benefits, including generous vacation and leave, an employer-hosted 401(k), 100% employer-covered health, dental, and vision insurance for the employee, generous paid parental leave, and other benefits consistent with the Employee Handbook.