People & Culture Manager (Hybrid)

Roosevelt Institute; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking organization is seeking a dynamic People & Culture Manager to drive strategic initiatives and foster an equitable workplace. In this hybrid role, you will partner with various teams to enhance employee experience, ensure compliance, and promote diversity and inclusion. Your expertise in People Operations will be crucial in developing policies, managing relationships with unions, and implementing modern HR technologies. Join a mission-driven team that values diverse experiences and is committed to creating a more equitable future for all. This role offers an engaging environment where your contributions will make a significant impact.

Benefits

100% paid medical, dental, and vision for employees

80% paid for dependents

Life insurance

Vacation and personal time

Paid parental leave

Professional development

Healthcare-dependent and commuter FSA

403(b) Retirement plan with up to 4% contribution

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a People Operations role with a focus on equity.
• Strong emotional intelligence and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Talent Acquisition and employee onboarding processes.
• Evaluate and maintain tech stack for HR functions.
• Design and deliver employee development training.

Skills

People Operations

Emotional Intelligence

Relationship Building

Business Acumen

Continuous Improvement Mindset

Tech Savvy

Time Management

Change Management

Education

5+ years in People Operations

Tools

HRIS

ATS

Google Shared Drives

Job description

Req#: c3570880-2119-4c13-993f-016929ab6b8e

This role is hybrid (New York, NY). We are able to hire employees in the following locations: CA, DC, GA, MA, IL, LA, MA, MD, MI, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SC, TX, VA, VT

About the Roosevelt Institute


The Roosevelt Institute is a think tank, a student network, and the nonprofit partner to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum that, together, are learning from the past and working to redefine our collective future. Focusing on corporate and public power, labor and wages, and the economics of race and gender inequality, the Roosevelt Institute unifies experts, invests in young leaders, and advances progressive policies that bring the legacy of Franklin and Eleanor into the 21st century.



Roosevelt takes on today’s greatest challenges by advancing bold, cutting-edge research and policy ideas. We believe that the future of the American economy and our democracy depends on a new way of thinking about markets and government. Too few people hold too much economic and political power today, and we know that a stronger society is possible if we rectify this imbalance between private actors and the public. With a commitment to transforming corporations, restructuring markets, reviving democratic institutions, and reimagining the role of government, our work moves our nation toward a more resilient, equitable, and green future.

Our Culture

At Roosevelt, we recognize that the culture of the workplace and opportunities for career growth and development are important to all. We believe that diversity of background and experience among our people make our work to rewrite the rules of our social and economic realities stronger. Roosevelt is an equal opportunity employer and, as affirms in policy and practice to consider all applications in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status, military status, height and weight, genetic predisposition or carrier status, arrest record, or other legally protected status. We strongly encourage people with diverse work and life experiences, diverse educational backgrounds, and diverse cultures to apply.

Who You Are

You’re a forward-thinking People & Culture Manager who is passionate about advancing an equitable democracy and economy. As an individual contributor, you’ll provide both strategic and tactical People partnering support. An excellent relationship builder, you’ll take lead on compensation, union relations, professional development programs; ensure multistate and federal compliance, and create modern, scalable policies & procedures. You’ll also support Talent Acquisition. You’re also known for your ability to leverage automation/technology to ensure that the People & Culture team can focus on what’s important: our people.


This role reports to the Chief People & Equity Officer and is a non-management, non-union role.

What You’ll Do



• Be a strategic and tactical partner to the organization: listen, consult, coach, and align
• Timely answer employee and vendor questions with a People-First approach
• Own and iterate employee onboarding and new-hire orientation, focused on creating an experience where new employees feel energized, informed, and empowered
• Continuously evaluate our tech stack, make recommendations; own implementation, integrations, and system maintenance as needed (e.g., HRIS, ATS, Performance Management)
• Collaborate and build relationships with our union and union partners
• Support our inclusive Talent Acquisition strategy, conduct prescreens, and communicate with candidates per our SLAs
• Foster an environment of belonging and accessibility for all with a Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (JEDI) lens
• Identify, design and deliver employee development training across a wide range of topics: professional development, interviewing, manager training, etc.
• Own organizational initiatives including documentation management in google shared drives, increasing accessibility to resources, and automation
• Develop meaningful recognition and engagement programs that align with our values
• Perform candidate surveys and exit interviews, synthesizing themes and areas where we can improve the employee (and candidate) experience
• Stay current with multi-state legal compliance, employment trends, and modern best practices related to People & Culture

What You’ll Have


• Required: 5 plus years of progressive experience in a People Operations role
• High emotional intelligence, you’re aware of yourself and of others and navigate accordingly
• You’re a people person! You meet people where they are and build meaningful relationships
• Business acumen, you understand the underpinnings of organizations and the importance of strategic workforce planning
• A continuous improvement, growth, and accountability mindset
• Tech savvy, you easily learn technology/systems and processes and have experience creating reports, policies & procedures, and presentations
• Excellent time management skills, you effectively manage expectations through tools, processes, and clear communication
• You “see around the corner” when it comes to culture and employee sentiment; proactively planning effective change management practices
• Prior people management experience is preferred
• Union experience is a nice-to-have, but not required

Not sure if you meet all the qualifications? Please apply!

We know talent comes in many forms. Our only requirement is that you’re passionate about advancing democracy—to create meaningful change. Join our team and help envision a new equitable future for all.

The salary range for this role is *$77,802 - $90,000 annually. The Roosevelt Institute offers excellent benefits that include 100% paid medical, dental, and vision for employees and 80% paid for dependents; life insurance; vacation; personal and sick time; paid parental leave; professional development; healthcare- dependent- and commuter FSA; and a 403(b) Retirement plan with up to 4% contribution.

About the company

The Roosevelt Institute is a liberal American think tank.