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 g rowth

• 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: $135900-$140400 (National) / $151000-$156000 (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 impact-oriented team culture

• A fully remote workplace with periodic in-person meetings and events

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.