People Operations Analyst

Location: Flexible within the U.S. but requires access to a major U.S. airport for travel.

Position Type: Full-time

About Us

At Partners for Public Good, we believe that when government works, communities thrive. Launched in March 2025, we are a fast-growing nonprofit dedicated to helping state and local governments harness core operational functions – procurement, staffing, digital infrastructure, and budgeting – to drive public impact.

Our journey began in 2011 at the Harvard Kennedy School’s Government Performance Lab, where we set out to transform public procurement. Since then, we’ve worked with hundreds of governments across the country to make their procurement systems more efficient, fair, results-driven, and strategic. In 2022, we launched the Procurement Excellence Network, putting our tools and strategies in the hands of over two thousand public servants.

Today, our team of doers, coaches, and advisors partners with governments to create lasting, impactful change. Our vision is simple: every resident has a government they can count on, every day.

Role & Organizational Impact

We’re seeking an organized and people-oriented People Operations Analyst who will play a central role in building and sustaining a strong, inclusive, and high-performing organization. Reporting to the Director, Finance & Operations, the Analyst will own and advance core people/HR operations functions, including recruitment and hiring, onboarding and offboarding, performance management processes, benefits administration support, and culture and staff engagement initiatives.

The People Operations Analyst is a close partner to managers and staff across PPG, translating values and strategy into clear, consistent people/HR practices. The Analyst combines strong operational execution with a people-centered lens, helping staff thrive while supporting the organization’s growth and evolution.

Responsibilities

Talent Lifecycle & Staff Experience

• Manage and coordinate end-to-end recruitment processes, including posting job descriptions, tracking applicants, and scheduling interviews.
• Partner with hiring managers and hiring committees to run consistent, equitable, and timely hiring processes.
• Lead and continuously improve onboarding and offboarding processes, including coordination of logistics, systems access, documentation, new hire orientation, and exit processes.
• Coordinate organization-wide performance management processes, including timelines, documentation, manager support, and tools for goal setting, feedback, and professional growth.
• Assist with training logistics and learning initiatives that support staff and manager development.
• Help design and coordinate staff experience and culture-building initiatives—such as engagement activities, retreats, and recognition efforts—that foster connection, inclusion, and belonging across a distributed team.
• Support internal communications related to people operations, including policy updates, key deadlines, and organizational announcements.

People/HR Administration

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records across HR systems, including onboarding, training, and leave tracking.
• Support benefits administration in collaboration with the Director, Finance & Operations and PPG’s Professional Employer Organization (PEO).
• Serve as a first point of contact for staff questions related to HR policies and procedures, escalating complex issues as needed and identifying opportunities to improve and clarify policies and procedures over time.
• Monitor and track regulatory and policy compliance across HR functions.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive employee information.
• Support special projects related to organizational growth, culture, and people operations.

General Operations & Administrative Support

• Help manage office operations, vendor relationships, and procurement processes.
• Aid planning and execution of logistics for team travel, convenings, and events, as well as creating and distributing team swag items and PPG collateral.
• Support process improvements by identifying inefficiencies and implementing solutions.
• Assist in drafting internal reports, policies, and procedural documentation.
• Provide analytical support and reporting on operational metrics.

Who You Are

We’re looking for candidates who are:

• People-centered and operations-minded. You care deeply about staff experience and understand how strong systems support great cultures. You handle sensitive information with care and professionalism.
• Project manager at heart. You are a self-starter who can juggle multiple priorities, stay organized, and keep projects on track in a remote environment. You have a bias to action, and take pride in being an implementer.
• Strong communicator. You write clearly, explain processes simply, and respond thoughtfully to staff questions.
• Collaborative. You care for your colleagues and are quick to pitch in when someone needs help. You are comfortable giving and receiving direct feedback.
• Mission-aligned. You are motivated by PPG’s commitment to help state and local governments harness core operational functions so that every resident has a government they can count on, every day.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of professional experience will be considered in lieu of formal education.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in people operations, human resources, operations, or a related role.
• Experience supporting recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and performance management processes.
• Familiarity with HR systems, payroll or benefits platforms, and compliance workflows (direct expertise not required, but comfort learning systems is important).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) and comfort with other technology tools.
• Willingness and ability to travel 3-5 times per year.

Additional Information:

Deadline to Apply: PPG will review applications on a rolling basis. All applications received by the deadline of January 2, 2026 will be considered.

Compensation: The salary for this role is $100,000 plus benefits. We offer a comprehensive, people-first benefits package to support the well-being of our team and their families. We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance, with multiple plan options to fit individual needs as well as access to health and flexible savings accounts. Paid time off includes: 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 3 personal days, 2 floating holidays, 12 paid holidays, and a winter recess. We also provide an employer match for retirement savings, paid parental leave, and access to backup care for caregiving needs. To support remote work, we offer work-from-home stipends or shared office space options.

Start date: The desired start date for this role is January or February 2026.

This position is grant-funded. Employment is contingent on continuation of funds and organizational needs, at PPG’s sole discretion.

Physical Demands: This position requires sitting, talking, listening, reading, and writing for up to 8 hours per day. Certain situations may require lifting items up to 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job duties.

Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity

Partners for Public Good is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Partners for Public Good is committed to the inclusion of all qualified individuals in the hiring process, including but not limited to those with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation(s) to participate in the application or interview process, please contact info(at)partnersforpublicgood.org.