Associate Director, Operations

Location: Fully remote within the United States; regular travel and occasional evening or weekend participation may be required.

Salary: $70,000–$75,000 annually, depending on experience.

Company

Mission-driven organization advancing research and improving the lives of individuals and families affected by rare kidney diseases through partnerships with patients, families, clinicians, and researchers.

What you will do

• Manage employee lifecycle processes, HRIS, benefits, payroll, leave, policies, and employee support.
• Guide employees and leaders through policies, performance cycles, job descriptions, and people initiatives.
• Coordinate budgets, forecasts, expenses, financial reporting, and documentation.
• Develop internal communications, employee updates, meeting materials, and organizational reminders.
• Maintain accurate records, trackers, procedures, and systems while protecting confidential information.
• Partner with HR, payroll, legal, accounting, Operations, and Communications to resolve issues and support organizational priorities.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in People Operations, HR, business or finance operations, communications, or related work.
• Experience with employee lifecycle processes, HRIS, benefits, payroll, performance cycles, and employee support.
• Experience with budgeting, financial reporting, expenses, accounting coordination, and budget tracking.
• Strong writing, communication, financial, organizational, project-management, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to administer policies consistently and escalate HR, legal, or financial issues appropriately.
• Experience with HRIS, payroll, accounting, project-management, communications, and collaboration platforms; bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Culture & Benefits

• Fully remote work with a flexible schedule.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching.
• Life and disability insurance, health savings account, and flexible spending account options.
• Paid time off and a collaborative environment supporting learning and professional growth.