People Operations Associate

Job Description

Job DescriptionSalary: $56,000- $60,000

Project Bread connects people and communities in Massachusetts to reliable sources of food while advocating forpolicies that make food more accessibleso that no one goes hungry. Toassist us in meeting our mission, Project Bread The Walk for Hunger is seeking a People Operations Associate to join our team.

At Project Bread, we have a deep commitment to creating positive social change and recognize that hunger and racism are inextricably linked. We work in a fast-paced environment that values learning, innovation, and diverse perspectives. Knowing its centrality to our work, Project Bread is committed to equity and inclusion. We aspire to build a diverse team, including groups that are traditionally underrepresented among our sector leadership. We strongly encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Supervisor:Director of People Operations

Starting Salary Range: $56,000-$60,000

The Role: ThePeople Operations Associate is a key contributor to Project Bread's people-centered workplace, which has earned recognition as a Top Place to Work by The BostonGlobetwo years running. This role supports the full employee lifecycle, from recruiting and onboarding to benefits and professional development, with a focus on equity, inclusion, and a staff experience where everyone can contribute to a hunger-free Massachusetts. The ideal candidate is a thoughtful, detail-oriented person who genuinely enjoys supporting others and takes pride in keeping the behind-the-scenes work of an organization running smoothly.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Support hiring efforts bymaintainingjob postings, coaching hiring managers through the process, and conducting initial candidate screenings.

• Manage employee benefit programs, including coordinating open enrollment, handling day-to-day benefits administration, and serving as a go-to resource for employee questions.

• Coordinate HR workflows for new hires anddepartingemployees, including processing paperwork,maintainingcompliance documentation, and scheduling orientations.

• Support staffprofessional developmentbyresearching learning opportunities,processing professional development stipend requests, andscheduling stafftrainings.

• Maintainaccurateemployee recordsinBambooHR,conductperiodicdataaudits, andhelp track and analyze hiring, retention, and engagement trends.

• Support cross-functional collaboration and staff engagement, includingserving as a liaisontoStaffCommittee, connecting HR initiatives to the broader staff community.

• Take on special assignments as directed by theDirector of People Operationsand Chief Operating Officer.

Organizational Responsibilities:

• Supportthe annual Walk for Hunger, includingworkingtheeventthe first Sunday in Mayand attending pre-Walk events as assigned.

• Participate in organization-wide events and meetings.

• Act to promote, sustain, and grow Project Breads positive, productive, and inclusive working environment.

Qualifications:

There are innumerable ways to learn,growand excel professionally. We know people gain skills through a variety of professional, personal, educational, and volunteer experiences. Project Bread recognizes this when we review applications and take a broad look at the experience of each applicant. We want to get to know you and the unique strengths you will bring tothe work. This said, we are most likely to be interested in your candidacy if you candemonstratemost of the qualifications and experiences listed below.

Priority Competencies:

• Highly organized, motivated, and detail-oriented:Able to manage multiple responsibilities across a busy HR function without letting things slip through the cracks.Noticesinconsistencies in data, documentation, and processes and fixes them. Holds a high bar for accuracy even when the pace picks up.

• Organizational agility and sound judgement:Shiftsgearseasily when priorities change andkeepsmultiple workstreams moving at once. Can tell what needs attention now versuslater andknowswhen topauseand ask for guidance.

• Service and relationship orientation: Genuinely enjoys supporting people and shows up as a responsive, approachable resourcewhether for a new hire navigating their first week, an employee with a benefits question, or a manager working through a search. Builds trust and credibility with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds.

• Commitment to equity and inclusion: Understands why buildingan equitableworkplace matters and brings that lens to everyday work,whetherit'show a job posting is written, how data is tracked, or how a new employee is welcomed.Approaches this workwith curiosity and a willingness to keep learning.

Additional Qualifications and Experience:

• Professional experience in administrative, human resources, or operationsrole, preferably in the nonprofit sector.
• Familiarity with HR compliance basics I-9 processing, records retention, benefits administration is a plus; a genuine willingness to learn quickly isa must.

• Abilityto handle sensitive employee information, such as compensation, personal circumstances, compliance matters, withprofessionalism and care.

• Comfortable with ambiguity; can make progress on a task without having every answer upfront and knows when to ask versus when to act

• Able to give and receive feedback with humility and a growth mindset.

• Multilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply language diversity is a valued asset on our team.

Work Location

All employees are currentlyworkinga hybrid remote and in-personmodel and are expected to spend at least some time in-personeach week. The People Operations Associatewill need to be present in the East Boston officetwice a weekandadditionaldays as needed.

Benefits

Benefits include health and dental, flexible spending accounts, retirement plan with match after one year, fully paid PFML leave, life and long-term disability, contributions to commuting costs and wellness expenses, and flexible paid time off.

Pleaseapply hereby completing our application form anduploadingyour resume and cover letter in MS Word or Pdf format.

Review of applications will begin May 11th, and continue until the position is filled.

Project Bread is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services. Please contact us at jobs@projectbread.org if you would like to request special accommodations during the interview process.