Director of People
@ On-Ramps

Hybrid
$120,000
Hybrid
Full Time
Posted 21 hours ago

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About The Organization

Public Rights Project (PRP) is a non-partisan, non-profit organization founded in 2017 by Jill Habig, an Ashoka award-winning fellow and former civil rights attorney. PRP is a fully remote team operating across nine states with key support from notable funders including Ford Foundation, Skoll Foundation, Crankstart, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and Democracy Fund.

About The Role

The Director of People will work at the intersection of law, government, and social justice. In this role, you will partner with leadership to shape PRP's culture, build career pathways, and ensure every employee feels supported to excel. This position requires a seasoned, strategic, and equity-focused people leader capable of building scalable systems and fostering an inclusive workplace.

Key Responsibilities

  • HR Policy & Compliance: Develop and enforce HR strategies, policies, and employee handbook updates ensuring legal compliance.
  • Performance Management: Lead performance review systems, coach managers, and design career pathways.
  • Culture & Employee Engagement: Drive DEIB initiatives and serve as a trusted advisor to staff at all levels.
  • Talent Strategy & People Operations: Oversee the People team, support recruitment and onboarding processes, and partner on workforce planning.

Who You'll Work With

You will report to the Chief Operating Officer and collaborate closely with the Executive Leadership Team, supervising the Recruiting Manager and People Operations Manager.

Key skills/competency

HR Strategy, People Operations, Performance Management, Employee Engagement, DEIB, Compliance, Policy, Talent Acquisition, Recruitment, Social Justice

How to Get Hired at On-Ramps

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research On-Ramps culture: Study their mission, values, and team insights.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight HR leadership and DEIB experience.
  • Tailor application materials: Emphasize strategic people management skills.
  • Prepare for interviews: Review performance management and compliance topics.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review HR compliance variations across states
Study DEIB frameworks and policies
Learn People operations software basics
Prepare performance metrics examples

Behavioral Questions

Describe a conflict resolution example
Explain inclusive leadership experience
Share a team motivation success
Detail change management handling

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