Senior People Operations Generalist

Velir is an established mid-sized agency with a top-tier portfolio of clients, ranging from the world's largest non-profits to Fortune 500 brands. As of 2023, Velir acquired Brooklyn Data Company, a premier data and analytics consultancy focused on leadership, process improvement, implementation, and advanced analytics.

At Velir, we believe people are our greatest asset. Our culture is built on a foundation of trust, collaboration, and continued improvement. We strive for excellence in everything we do, embracing challenges as opportunities for growth. Our success is driven by a shared passion for making a positive impact on our customers, our communities and each other. We are a remote first company that offers competitive pay and excellent benefits.

Overview

The Senior People Operations Generalist plays an essential role on the Velir People Operations (POps) team and reports directly to the VP, People Operations. In this position, you'll be responsible for developing and implementing innovative People Operations strategies that align with our Agency's goals. You will serve as a strategic partner to leadership, providing guidance on best practices and ensuring that our policies and processes are in compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements. Your expertise will be instrumental in supporting and driving initiatives related to employee engagement, performance management, and employee relations.

In addition, you will be responsible for fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment that retains high performers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in human resources, exceptional coaching skills, and a passion for creating an empowering workplace culture. You will work closely with various departments, facilitating effective communication and collaboration to ensure that our People Operations initiatives are effectively executed across the organization. If you are a strategic thinker with a proven track record in people operations and a desire to make a significant impact, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

While we are a remote-first company, we are prioritizing candidates that can commute into our office (Somerville, MA) to assist with on-site operations from time to time.

Responsibilities

• Employee Lifecycle Management: Oversee the entire employee lifecycle, from onboarding to offboarding, ensuring a smooth and positive experience for all team members.
• Employee Relations: Act as a trusted resource for team members, addressing questions, and concerns related to HR policies, benefits, and team members concerns and grievances, fostering a positive and inclusive workplace environment.
• Culture and Engagement: Promote a positive company culture and employee engagement through various initiatives and programs.
• Performance Management: Oversee performance management processes, ensuring effective feedback and development.
• Compliance: Ensure all HR practices comply with local, state, and federal regulations. Stay updated on labor laws and industry trends.
• Learning & Development: Support training and development programs to support employee growth and career advancement.
• Data & Reporting: Analyze HR metrics to provide insights and recommendations for improving employee engagement, retention, and performance.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with leadership, recruiting, and other teams to support organizational goals and initiatives.
• IDEA Initiatives: Drive and support the launch of our new business resource groups, partnering with our advisory board to promote a culture of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility.
• Support In-Office Operations: Manage day-to-day office needs, including issuing access cards, coordinating parking, ordering supplies, and assisting with occasional in-office events to ensure a smooth and welcoming workplace environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Skills & Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in HR, people operations, or a related role.
• Deep understanding of employment laws, compliance requirements, and HR best practices.
• Excellent communication and people skills that help build connections.
• Thrives in a team environment and loves to contribute to a collaborative culture.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and all its features.
• Takes a proactive, solution-oriented approach while maintaining high confidentiality and discretion.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field of study, preferred
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Frequently sitting at a desk performing work on a computer.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  
  

Compensation Range: $75,000 - $90,000 annually

Please note that compensation packages are finalized after the interview process is concluded. We use a competency-based approach to base pay, which means it is based on the competencies and skills demonstrated for this role.

Core Company Values

• Take the Long View - Ensure the company is built to last
• Be Courageous - Make the right decisions even when they aren't the easiest decisions
• Be Genuine - Bring honesty and authenticity to all that you do
• Work with Focus Passion - Display purpose and pride in your work and never stop learning
  
  

As an equal opportunity employer, we are firmly committing to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our hiring efforts. We recognize that we need team members from all backgrounds and experiences to successfully shape a positive employee experience as well as deliver our product and service solutions. To that end, we actively seek candidates who can bring diverse experiences and backgrounds to our team. We know that complex factors and systemic bias can get in the way of us meeting strong candidates, so please don't hesitate to apply even if you're not 100% sure.

At this time, Velir does not sponsor candidates and unfortunately cannot accept those on OPT or CPT.