People & Operations Manager

About the role

DREAM is looking for an organized, people‑centered manager to oversee HR functions and help build a supportive, high‑performing culture. The role blends core HR duties—recruiting, onboarding, benefits, compliance—with employee engagement, recognition, and operational support.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment, candidate communication, interviews, reference checks and hiring documentation.
• Manage onboarding and off‑boarding for employees and AmeriCorps members, maintaining confidential personnel records.
• Support benefits administration, open enrollment, and employee communications.
• Maintain HR systems (BambooHR) and training platform (TalentLMS), tracking compliance and documentation.
• Organize staff gatherings, retreats, celebrations and recognition programs to foster a fun, connected workplace.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 2–4 years of experience in human resources, recruiting, employee engagement or nonprofit operations.
• Strong organization, communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while handling confidential information professionally.

Required skills

• BambooHR
• TalentLMS

What we offer

• Salary range $55,000–$65,000 annually.
• Comprehensive benefits package.