People Operations, HR Contractor

Summary

Join Convergent Research, a non-profit science studio, as a 1099 contractor to contribute to the improvement of their internal systems and workflows. This role involves partnering with the People Operations team to build better tools, dashboards, and knowledge systems. You will reorganize digital files, map employee benefits, create data spreadsheets and reports, research HR tools and vendors, and co-develop internal GPTs for various HR functions. The position is remote, flexible (10-15 hours/week for 10-12 weeks, with the option to extend), and involves working independently while managing your time effectively. You will be working closely with the Head of People and will have the opportunity to impact the structure of a fast-moving organization.

Requirements

• Tech-savvy. You love all things AI. You’re comfortable using (or learning) tools like Notion, Slack, Lever, and Google Workspace, and you’re excited to tinker with GPTs or build internal guides using AI
• Organized and systems-oriented. You get satisfaction from labeling things properly, building workflows that work, and creating clarity from chaos
• Detail-focused. You catch what others miss and take pride in doing things right the first time
• Self-directed. You’re comfortable working largely independently and managing your time (with a support network and safety net!), especially in a remote environment
• Comfortable with spreadsheets and docs. You’re not scared of conditional formatting or pivot tables, even if you don’t live for them
• Curious about org design. You want to understand how hiring, compensation, feedback, and performance systems shape a team’s success

Responsibilities

• Tidy up our HR Drive. Reorganize and re-label key folders to improve navigation and enforce naming conventions across documents
• Map benefits across our ecosystem. Build a master spreadsheet of benefits across Convergent and all FROs for easier comparison and equity tracking
• Create useful dashboards and data spreadsheets. Generate reports on hiring trends, turnover, and other people data
• Research tools and vendors. Look into background check providers, LinkedIn Recruiter setups, and best practices for managing employee data
• Co-develop GPTs. Help refine internal GPTs for use in recruiting, onboarding, and performance—writing prompts, directions, and internal documentation
• Help systematize our people knowledge. Build templates, create manager playbooks, Notion pages, and doc libraries that scale with us
• Support ad hoc projects across the organization

Benefits

• Timing: Flexible: estimated 10–15 hours/week, for 10–12 weeks, with option to extend
• Status: 1099 Contractor
• Start Date: Flexible
• Location: Remote (U.S. Based)