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Who we are

The Tor Project, Inc. (TPI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization advancing human rights and freedoms by creating and deploying free and open source anonymity and privacy technologies. TPI's team is committed to and passionate about our mission. We currently have a team of over 65, along with thousands of volunteers who contribute to our work. TPI is funded by government research and development grants, as well as individual, foundation, and corporate donations.

We are seeking a Director for People and Human Resources (HR) to help grow our TPI team and culture. The Director for People and HR is responsible for leading the development and implementation of the organization’s human resources strategy, policies, and practices, providing support and resources for team members, and supporting a healthy and inclusive organizational culture. The Director of People and HR will oversee all aspects of HR processes, strategic HR leadership, talent acquisition, compliance, and team member engagement.

Overview of the role

This is a recently redesigned position that reflects our recent growth and includes executing strategies that support the overall organizational strategy. These include:

Implementing HR initiatives that support team member engagement and well-being and a healthy organizational culture.
Overseeing the team member lifecycle: recruitment, hiring, onboarding and offboarding.
Implementing opportunities for learning and growth that support improvement.
Collaborating with other departments, such as finance to assure HR compliance and alignment with internal and external regulations and expectations

What You’ll Do

Manage the Team Member Lifecycle:
- Manage successful recruitment and hiring efforts.
- Lead robust and thoughtful onboarding and training processes to ensure new team members have a successful start.
- Provide support and growth pathways for team members.
- Facilitate and liaise with our Employer of Record (EOR) and our local US partners to assure a supported experience for team members

Provide Human Resources Leadership:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive human resources strategy, policies, and practices to support the mission and goals of TPI.
- Forecast future HR needs and identify potential risks and opportunities.
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with external HR-related organizations and service providers.
- Manage team member employment classification process and compensation management systems, ensure accurate job descriptions, perform annual competitive salary analysis and advise on changes to the salary structure.
- Manage the compensation and benefits programs to ensure they are competitive, fair, and align with TPI’s values, goals and financial realities.

Compliance Management:
- Ensure that all HR policies, procedures, and practices are in compliance with relevant employment laws and regulations and are regularly reviewed.
- Conduct annual reviews to assure TPI’s team member handbook is up-to-date and that all team members are aware of the policies and procedures.
- Attend training opportunities to remain current with HR-related regulations, guidelines, and legal changes and developments.

Who you are

5+ years of leadership experience in HR and people support and in The United States.
Strong understanding of US employment laws and regulations, compensation and benefits practices, and talent management strategies.
Experience and comfort working in a remote and digital environment.
Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing effective HR policies and programs that align with organizational goals and values.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate HR-related information to non-HR stakeholders.
Experience in strong relationship-building and collaboration across teams, with the ability to develop relationships with diverse staff, in order to maintain coaching relationships, ongoing informal communications, and an inclusive work environment.
Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and anticipate issues and risks.
Resilient, flexible and resourceful thinking with the ability to pivot in a dynamic remote and global environment.
Preferred but not required:
- SHRM certification
- HR experience in a nonprofit setting
- Experience with Employers of Record or Professional Employment Organizations

Compensation

This is a full-time, remote position with flexible geographic location. The salary range for this position is $110,000- $128,000 USD. If provided an offer, TPI will determine the specific compensation package based on skills and years of experience. TPI provides an attractive benefits package that currently includes flexible Fridays, unlimited responsible personal time off (RPTO), generous leave options, healthcare (type is dependent on geographic location), and a monthly phone and internet stipend, and a tech stipend.

TPI has a strong culture of transparency and democratic processes, and long-standing community guidelines and cultural norms. At TPI, we are invested in discussing the depth and breadth of each candidate’s background and experience during the interview process and using that information to determine the best offer while considering internal pay equity. 

TPI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or military or veteran status in accordance with federal law. Applicants must be authorized to work in the country in which they live, we cannot provide visa assistance for this position. Due to U.S. sanctions and embargo regulations, TPI is not able to hire individuals with citizenship and residency in certain countries, including but not limited to Russia, North Korea, Cuba, Iraq, China, Iran, and Syria.

How to apply

To apply please use the link which will take you to a brief application. You will be asked to answer a few initial questions and upload your CV or resume. We do not ask for references or cover letters at this time. Please do not include them. Please do not include them. Additionally, please do not use AI for the creation of your application or at any point in the process. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to close this process early due to high applicant volume.

Deadline: August 22 by 21:00 UTC

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