The People Operations Manager works in partnership with the Director to plan, develop, and coordinate the programs, activities, and strategy of the People Operations & Programs department, ensuring legal compliance and implementation of the organization’s mission and strategic priorities. The People Operations Manager manages the operational functions of human resources including staff engagement, performance management, learning and professional development, and employee relations. Coordinates payroll, onboarding, and transactions. Under the leadership of the Director and working closely with the People Business Partners, the People Operations Manager acts as the subject matter expert on performance management, employee relations, staff engagement and retention. This position may manage students, interns, temps or support staff.
About us: The People Operations & Programs department provides human resources programs and services with the assistance of consultants, interns and volunteers to directly support approximately 270 staff at the Atlanta headquarters offices, and are joined with more than 2,500 staff in field offices. The Carter Center staff are mission-driven professionals committed to making an impact to advancing peace and health globally. In accordance with our commitment to human rights, The Carter Center embraces diversity as an organizational strength and source of enrichment.
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Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to The Carter Center on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines. All non-exempt employees must reside within the state of Georgia. The Carter Center reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.
The Carter Center is a 501(c)(3), not-for-profit, nongovernmental organization founded in 1982 in Atlanta, GA, by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, in partnership with Emory University. The Center has helped to improve millions of lives in more than 80 countries by waging peace, fighting disease, and building hope. The Carter Center is guided by a fundamental commitment to human rights and the alleviation of human suffering. It seeks to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health.
The Carter Center collaborates with other organizations, public and private, in carrying out its mission around the world. Current information about the Center’s many programs and activities are available at The Carter Center.