Director, People Operations / Human Resources

Role Overview

The Geneva Foundation is seeking an innovative Director of People Operations & Human Resources to help shape how we attract, develop, engage, and retain the people who advance our mission. The Director will translate Geneva’s strategic priorities into a scalable workforce strategy, modern people practices, and an employee experience that enables high performance.

What You Will Do

The successful candidate will think strategically, operate pragmatically, use data to drive decisions, challenge conventional thinking, and get things done. Key responsibilities include serving as a trusted strategic advisor to the COO and Leadership Team, developing and executing a People strategy, leading talent acquisition, workforce planning, retention, succession planning, leadership development, and employee engagement.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The Leader We’re Looking For is strategic but execution-oriented, a business partner who understands the connection between people, performance, financial sustainability, and organizational growth. The ideal candidate is forward-looking, data-driven, and a trusted advisor who can lead people and organizations through growth, transformation, and evolving priorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, or related field
• 8+ years of progressive HR/People Operations experience, including leadership responsibility
• Demonstrated experience serving as a strategic HR partner to senior leadership
• Strong business acumen and the ability to connect workforce decisions to organizational performance, financial sustainability, and growth
• Strong knowledge of talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, compensation, benefits, organizational development, and employment compliance
• Experience developing workforce strategies and leading organizational change
• Strong analytical, communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and exercise sound independent judgment
• Experience overseeing employee benefits and total rewards programs, including vendor management, benefits strategy, cost analysis, compliance, and employee communications
• Experience with Workday
• Experience leveraging technology, automation, or AI to modernize HR processes

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plans
• Wellness programs
• Employee benefits