Senior Manager, People Operations - Remote Eligible

Senior Manager, People Operations

The Sandberg Goldberg Bernthal Family Foundation (SGBFF) works to build a more equal and resilient world. We bring people together to support each other through four initiatives: LeanIn.Org, LeanInGirls.Org, OptionB.Org, and the Dave Goldberg Scholarship Program.

We're looking for a mission-driven, people-focused professional to join our Operations team as Senior Manager, People Operations. This role is all about helping our team thrive - making sure our staff feels supported, connected, and able to do their best work. Reporting to the SVP of Operations, you'll manage core People Operations processes while also contributing to initiatives that strengthen our culture, such as learning and development and team offsites. The ideal candidate is empathetic, tech-savvy, and adaptable, thriving in fast-paced, remote-first environments while balancing hands-on execution with cross-functional collaboration. If you're energized by supporting people, building connections across a remote team, and reinforcing our mission through thoughtful, inclusive, and equity-driven practices, we'd love to hear from you.

What You Will Do

Manage and coordinate day-to-day People Operations activities including recruiting, onboarding, benefits, compliance, performance management, and employee engagement

Serve as the first point of contact for employees on HR-related matters, escalating as needed

Maintain and improve our HR systems and tools, ensuring accuracy and efficiency

Partner with the SVP of Operations on policy implementation and process improvements

Help develop and implement learning and development initiatives that support employee growth

Handle sensitive employee matters with discretion and professionalism

What You Will Bring

7+ years of professional experience in People Operations/HR, ideally in startups or high-growth company

Demonstrated success supporting and improving HR programs in remote or distributed teams

Strong knowledge of HR practices, labor laws, and compliance

Experience with HRIS and people management platforms; tech-savvy and quick to adopt new tools

A "roll up your sleeves" mindset—flexible, proactive, and comfortable shifting between day-to-day execution and project support

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on empathy, confidentiality, and integrity

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving, and entrepreneurial environment

What We Will Offer You

The base salary for this role varies by location: $135,900-$140,400 (National) / $151,000-$156,000 (Bay Area/New York Metro), with the final amount depending on experience, skills, and qualifications. In addition to base salary, full-time employees are also eligible for a performance-based bonus of up to 10% of their annual salary

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with 4% employer match, unlimited PTO, and more!

The opportunity to help shape the people function of a mission-driven organization

A collaborative, supportive, and mission-driven team culture

A remote-first work environment with flexible scheduling

How to Apply

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis - early submission is encouraged.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.

If your application is a good match, our team will reach out to schedule an interview. If you're no longer under consideration, you'll receive an email update. We truly appreciate your interest, and due to the high application volume, we may not be able to personally communicate with everyone who applies.

The Sandberg Goldberg Bernthal Family Foundation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard to age, race, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. It's important to us that people of all identities and backgrounds see themselves represented and included in our work, so we actively encourage people of all identities and experiences to apply.