Salesberry Group: People Operations Team Member

Headquarters: Chicago, Illinois

URL: https://www.salesberrygroup.com/

The Company

Salesberry Group (SG) is a financial, people, and operations firm serving organizations working in the progressive political arena. Our mission is to actively support members of the progressive movement in creating a more just and equitable existence for all.  Our organization is in the process of expanding our client offerings to include People Operations services, solutions, and strategies to continue to grow our services for being a trusted operations partner for progressive organizations.

The Positions

To support our efforts to create and implement People Operations services for our clients, we are seeking to build a team of People Operations staff who can design and execute upon people programs for our clients as well as assist in the development and alignment of internal systems and processes to ensure we are effectively meeting the needs of our clients. 

Over the next several months (and years) as we grow this new function, we will be hiring several People Operations positions to join our dynamic team. We are looking for positions at all levels of experience and skills within People Operations – from individuals with limited experience (but a drive to learn and passion for creating more effective, people-oriented organizations) to individuals with years of experience and insight building and implementing people programs. You can find more information about the roles, responsibilities, and associated salary ranges in the role delineation and compensation sections. 

Applicants will be assessed and evaluated based on the criteria below and if selected, will be offered positions and compensation to align with their experience, skills, and interest. 

Required Qualities 

Research shows that members of marginalized groups often do not apply if they do not meet all qualifications. If you feel you can excel at this role, please apply.

• Thriving in a Start-up Environment: If you thrive in dynamic and innovative settings, where you can contribute to establishing new functions and teams within an established organization

• Curiosity and Enthusiasm for People-Oriented Solutions: If you’re driven by curiosity and enthusiasm to craft solutions that prioritize people, and if you’re excited to explore and develop solutions that cater to clients in progressive fields

• Motivation for Effective Workforces in Progressive Organizations: If you’re passionate about empowering progressive organizations with engaged and effective workforces that can further their missions.

• Willingness to Learn and Grow: If you possess a strong appetite for learning and are dedicated to growing both professionally and personally

• Desire to Manage Programs and Projects: If you have a desire to take ownership of programs and projects from their conceptualization through to successful implementation and evaluation

Applicant Evaluation Criteria

• Level of experience in People Operations functions (e.g., hiring, recruitment, strategic staffing, employee engagement, performance and development, culture, retention, etc.) 

• Ability to take initiative to design and implement innovative People Operations services, solutions, and strategies

• Desire to learn and grow within current and new skills and abilities 

• Knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and People Operations best practices

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships internally and with clients 

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Experience in using HRIS (HR Information System), ATS (Applicant Tracking System), and other HR-related software (e.g., Gusto, Lattice) 

• A desire to support progressive organizations and their missions – including women’s rights, abortion rights, LGBTQ+ rights, climate action, voter protection, immigration reform, equal access to healthcare, and others.

Responsibilities of People Operations Team

• Create and implement People Operations consulting services that cater to the specific needs of clients including talent acquisition, employee engagement, performance management, policy development, and HR technology implementation

• Develop standardized processes, methodologies, and best practices for delivering People Operations consulting services and work with clients to implement based on their needs and culture

• Provide high-quality and personalized services to clients by understanding unique needs, developing tailored solutions, and ensuring timely delivery

• Maintain ongoing communication and build relationships with clients

• Collaborate with clients to analyze their business objectives and develop People Operations strategies aligned with their organizational goals

• Shape internal structure and processes to ensure integration and collaboration across teams to effectively meet the needs of clients 

• Plan, strategize, and execute upon our People Operations goals and strategies to engage clients, scope client work, and determine internal structure, alignment, and communication strategies to set internal team up for success in meeting our clients needs

• Other various duties as assigned

Role Delineation 

• Junior People Operations Position(s) (approximately 1-3 years of experience) 

• An essential partner to our clients and will be responsible for delivering high-quality services and support. Assists with creation and implementation of people operations services, responsible for a wide variety of task execution, and takes initiative to fill gaps and ensure exemplary fulfillment of deliverables and projects.

• Leverages a depth of working knowledge of people operations processes and best practices. Leads a wide variety of projects, initiatives, and deliverables from inception to completion with minimal oversight but a high degree of collaboration. Designs solutions and engages clients to cultivate buy-in and build strong working relationships.  

The Location

Because Salesberry Group’s clients are located throughout the country, this position is fully remote and can work from anywhere in the continental US. 

Compensation and Benefits

• Positions will be full-time and salaries will be set between $50,000 – $95,000 annually – Applicant experience, sophistication of people operations knowledge and implementation, and seniority of position will be among factors in determining final compensation.

• Junior People Operations Position(s) – $50,000 – $60,000 annually

• Senior People Operations Position(s) – $70,000 – $95,000 annually

How to Apply

To apply, please use this link to submit an application that includes your resume and answers to short application questions, which you will submit in lieu of a traditional cover letter. Priority will be given to applications received by Friday, January 9th; we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis.

The target offer date for this role is currently projected for mid-to-late January with some start date flexibility. 

This hiring process includes multiple interview stages (please note that the stage order and type(s) may evolve): 

• Application 

• 5 minute online behavioral assessment

• Screener interview

• Skills assessment exercise 

• 1-2 Panel video interviews 

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Salesberry Group is committed to building a firm that represents people of diverse backgrounds and is inclusive of all. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected/non-protected status. Therefore, we encourage everyone who meets the position requirements to apply. 

If you have any interview accommodation needs, please list them within the application or reply to any of our emails throughout the hiring process to reach the hiring team. 

Regarding the use of AI

We understand that AI is a tool that is growing in popularity and is widely available. While we do not prohibit the use of AI in polishing your written materials in your application, please ensure that your work expresses your original thoughts and accurately reflects your abilities, skills, knowledge, and problem-solving capabilities. We want to get a feel for you! We maintain the right to disqualify any candidate who we feel has plagiarized and/or misrepresented their skills via the misuse of AI generators and other tools. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out for clarification.

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