People Program Manager

Summary

Join Headway's People team as a People Program Manager to drive key talent management programs. You will collaborate with the Director, People Operations and Strategy, and the People Leadership team to deliver cyclical and one-off programs supporting talent initiatives and development. This role is crucial in establishing new programs and scaling people initiatives as Headway grows. You will lead and execute critical people programs, design new programs to support growth and employee development, and partner with various teams to launch and refine programs. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in People/HR, strategic thinking, strong organizational skills, and excellent communication abilities. Headway offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• Have 7+ years of experience in People/HR with 2+ years focused on designing and executing People Programs
• Be deeply knowledgeable on best practices when it comes to the Employee Lifecycle, People Management, People Development, and People Operations
• Be a strategic thinker who understands the bigger picture, but also operates and executes tactically
• Be highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple large-scale projects simultaneously
• Function well in a high-paced environment and be able to quickly adapt to changing priorities and situations
• Be skilled in tailoring communication for all audiences and influencing key decision-makers through clear, impactful messaging
• Collaborate, build credibility, and trust across all levels of the company

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute critical cyclical people programs including, but not limited to, performance review cycles and the employee onboarding program
• Design brand new programs to support Headway’s growth and employee development such as Talent Planning, Headcount Planning, etc
• Support People Operations through oversight of SOPs that support the employee lifecycle programs
• Partner with Learning & Development, HRBPs, and Total Rewards to launch and refine programs across all People disciplines that will impact Headway employees and contractors
• Scope programs, timelines, milestones focused on simplicity and efficiency
• Facilitate brainstorms, project meetings, retros, etc. and drive alignment, decision making and action
• Lead program communications, including content creation and education, and help ensure clarity on programs for Headway employees
• Build program summaries and trend reports for stakeholders and support conversations with executive leadership on program results
• Evaluate program success against goals using data collection methods
• Continuously iterate and improve programs in alignment with stakeholder feedback and evolving business needs
• Develop strong enablement resources for stakeholders across the People team, managers, and employees
• Assess, recommend, and implement new tools, platforms, and vendor partners as we grow

Benefits

• Equity Compensation
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• HSA / FSA
• 401K
• Work-from-Home Stipend
• Therapy Reimbursement
• 16-week parental leave for eligible employees
• Carrot Fertility annual reimbursement and membership
• 13 paid holidays each year as well as a Holiday Break during the week between December 25th and December 31st
• Flexible PTO
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Training and professional development