What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager , People Operations position at Washington Commanders?
The Manager, People Operations supports key people initiatives across our business functions, including recruiting, talent development, training, and early career programs. This role also provides HR generalist support, making it a versatile position that blends strategy and hands-on execution.
The ideal candidate is organized, collaborative, and comfortable managing multiple workstreams that contribute to building and retaining a high-performing, values-aligned workforce.
This role is instrumental in helping us build and maintain a culture rooted in collaboration, character, courage, creativity, and competitive spirit. You'll help bring these values to life through your day-to-day interactions, people programs, and the candidate and employee experiences.
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
- Partner with hiring managers to define hiring needs and support selection processes.
- Conduct talent mapping to identify high-potential candidates in the market and build strategic pipelines for current and future openings.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with passive candidates and industry contacts to support proactive sourcing efforts.
- Help ensure a consistent and positive candidate experience aligned with our brand and values.
Performance & Talent Programs
- Support the execution of annual and mid-year performance reviews and goal-setting cycles.
- Assist with internal talent and career development initiatives and programs.
- Analyze talent trends and feedback to inform program improvements and recommendations.
Internship & Early Career Programs
- Manage the structure, recruitment, and daily operations of our internship and early career programs.
- Coordinate onboarding, learning opportunities, mentorship pairings, and end-of-program evaluations.
- Cultivate partnerships with colleges, universities, and external organizations to maintain a strong talent pipeline.
Training & Development
- Coordinate employee and manager training initiatives.
- Partner with internal and external facilitators to ensure content aligns with organizational needs and values.
- Track participation and collect feedback to evaluate program effectiveness.
HR Generalist Support
- Serve as an HR contact for assigned business units, providing support on employee relations, policy interpretation, onboarding, and general inquiries.
- Collaborate with broader HR team on cross-functional projects and process improvements.
- Ensure alignment with employment laws, internal policies, and team values.
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, or a related field.
- 5–7 years of experience in recruiting, talent development, or generalist HR roles.
- Experience with talent mapping, sourcing, and building talent pipelines.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and work across multiple departments.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Familiarity with HRIS , performance, and engagement platforms (e.g., Paycor, Culture Amp) preferred.
Salary: $80,000-$90,000 Bonus.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
Salary : $80 - $90