Director, People Operations

Summary

Join The Trevor Project as their Director, People Operations, a strategic leadership role overseeing all aspects of human resources and employee experience. You will develop and execute people strategies aligned with organizational goals, advise leadership on workforce planning, manage compensation and benefits, and ensure legal compliance. This 6-month contract position requires 4+ years of HR experience, including 3+ years in leadership, and a strong understanding of HR practices and labor laws. The ideal candidate will have experience in non-profit settings and familiarity with HR systems. The Trevor Project offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a remote work option.

Requirements

• Proven experience (4+ years) in human resources, people operations, or a related field, with 3+ years in a leadership role
• Strong knowledge of HR practices, labor laws, and compliance standards
• Experience designing and implementing scalable people operations strategies in a fast-paced environment
• Proven track record in fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace culture
• Demonstrated ability to lead through change and drive organizational improvements
• Experience in nonprofit, mission-driven, or fast-growth organizations
• Familiarity with HR systems (e.g., Culture Amp, Workday, ADP)
• Certifications such as SPHR, SHRM-SCP, or similar
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills
• Data-driven mindset with experience using analytics to inform decision-making

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the organization’s people strategy in alignment with business goals and values
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on organizational design, workforce planning, and change management initiatives
• Analyze workforce trends and people data to inform decision-making and future strategies
• Manage compensation and benefits strategies to attract and retain top talent
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, employment regulations, and organizational policies
• Evaluate and update people operations processes to ensure efficiency and compliance
• Optimize HR systems and processes to enhance organizational efficiency
• Partner with other teams (e.g., Finance, IT) to ensure seamless integration of people operations initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

Union experience is a plus but not required

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance, including plan coverage for various gender affirmation care (and we pay 100% of your employee contribution premiums for medical, dental, vision, AND basic life insurance)
• 403(b) retirement plan with 3% match
• Generous vacation and 13 paid holidays (one of our holidays is Harvey Milk Day!) plus two floating holidays and three half-day Fridays during the summer
• Employee Assistance Program to help with confidential emotional support, work-life solutions, financial solutions, legal assistance, or online support
• In-network mental health office and virtual visits are covered at 100%, and out-of-network visits are covered at an enhanced level
• Remote work from the continental US, Alaska, or Hawaii (we provide the technology, a monthly internet reimbursement, and reimbursement to outfit your work-from-home space!)
• Professional and Learning Development Trainings/Education: including a professional subscription to LinkedIn Learning, providing access to more than 13,000 high-quality on-demand courses
• Online Subscription to Headspace, a digital mindfulness and meditation platform