People Operations Generalist

Does the opportunity to devote your talents to a cause much greater than yourself excite you? Do you believe in the power of experiences that inspire people to create a better world? Do you enjoy helping nurture, support, and grow a people-first culture? The Arbor Day Foundation is a place where you can do work that matters, with people who care. As we say at the Foundation: life is short, love where you work.    

The Arbor Day Foundation is a global nonprofit inspiring people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees. We foster a growing community of more than one million leaders, innovators, planters, and supporters united by our bold belief that a more hopeful future can be shaped through the power of trees.    

We’re looking for a People Operations Generalist to help nurture, support, and grow our people-first culture. As part of our People Team, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring our systems, processes, and programs run seamlessly while keeping team member engagement at the heart of everything we do. From onboarding to internal communications to Foundation-wide events, you’ll be a connector and problem-solver who helps make the Arbor Day Foundation a place where people love to do their best work. 

This role is based in Lincoln, Nebraska, and reports to the Senior, Business Partner. Team members are expected to be in the office on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Team members can work remotely on Wednesday and Friday, subject to their schedule and business needs. 

What you’ll do:      

• Manage critical programs and systems, serving as the lead in using our Human Resources Information System (HRIS)  
• Coordinate team member learning and development events, including event communication, registration, day-of logistics, and follow-up.  
• Assist in the execution of engagement events to foster a positive work environment. This planning, promoting, and helping host events that make an impact for our people.  
• Manage onboarding and offboarding processes, including preparing documentation (I-9’s), and building orientation schedules.  
• Support performance management processes, including assisting with performance reviews on the backend and data management within performance software.   
• Handle administrative tasks such as preparing reports, managing correspondence, and maintaining HR-related documentation.  
• Maintain and support organization-wide communication as main point of contact and contributor to digital signage and company intranet.   
• Serve as a point of contact for team member inquiries and concerns, providing information and assistance as needed.  
• Collaborate with People Team members to implement policies, procedures, and initiatives effectively.  
• Ability to cross-train and provide back-up support to all other People Team functional areas.  

  What You’ll bring:  

•  Passion for the Foundation’s mission, nature, environmental stewardship, and people
• Our ideal candidate has 5 years of experience in HR or a related field 
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a knack for building trust. 
• Proficiency in learning, managing, and optimizing HR systems and processes. 
• Keen attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy in data management. 
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism. 
• A collaborative spirit—ready to work both independently and as part of a team. 
• A desire to model our Core Values and help others see themselves in our mission. 

 Love Where You Work:    

• Our work changes the world. We find deep purpose in our daily work, we’re helping to shape the planet for future generations. 
• We're in this together. A culture focused on a genuine interest in the wellbeing of others, collaboration, and the intrinsic shared purpose to do what's right. 
• We pride ourselves on the culture we’ve built. We love it, and we know you will too.    
• We care about your health. We offer competitive healthcare (health, dental, vision) coverage for you and your loved ones matched with a wellness incentives program.    
• We invest in your future. Company paid short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, life insurance and 401k with company match are available.    
• We know the little things matter. Team members receive a monthly parking stipend, a fully stocked kitchen, and access to a plethora of benefits at Arbor Day Farm.    
• We care about your growth. We allocate 40+ hours annually for our team members to focus on learning and development.    
• We want you to unplug when needed. We believe in taking your time off without guilt, including the week between Christmas and New Years that we close our Lincoln Campus to recharge.    
• We'll round out the experience. We put our culture first, and we host events and experiences throughout the year to show that we care about you (and your family).