Director, People Operations (FY26)

DonorsChoose is seeking a strategic, collaborative, and results-oriented Director, People Operations (DPO) to lead the organization’s people operations function across payroll, benefits, compensation, HR policies, compliance, and people data and systems.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of relevant work experience of progressive people operations
• 3+ years of experience leading and supervising others, including managing remotely
• Commitment to equity and centering the perspectives of those most impacted in decision-making
• Expertise in payroll, benefits, compensation, employee leaves, multi-state HR laws and compliance, people data and HRIS systems (Rippling experience a plus)
• Ability to assess any situation, seek out the root cause, factor in multiple perspectives and make sound recommendations
• Strong project management skills
• Data and empathy to make decisions and create scalable and customizable solutions grounded in both analytics and compassion
• Ability to exercise discretion, judgment, tact and poise in handling highly sensitive and confidential information
• Entrepreneurial spirit, ability to build and innovate
• Comfortable forging a path in the face of ambiguity and complexity

Benefits

• Full-time staff 25 paid vacation days per year and 11 paid holidays
• Rich employer-paid individual and family health plan
• Matching 401(k) plan (up to 5% of base salary)
• Annual professional development stipend
• Casual and flexible work environment