People Operations Partner (POP) - Remote Role

About the Role

We are seeking a People Operations Partner (POP) remote to join the Ethereum Foundation, a global non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the Ethereum ecosystem. In this role, you will be a trusted partner to our teams, guiding them through people decisions and enhancing team health through effective coaching and conflict resolution.

What You'll Do

• Collaborate with team leads on organizational design, team health, and compensation strategies.
• Coach and influence team leads on best people management practices, even without direct authority.
• Manage employee relations topics from start to finish, working closely with the Legal team when necessary.
• Design and implement consistent performance and compensation processes.
• Enhance work relationships and morale, while increasing productivity and retention across teams.
• Identify patterns in team dynamics and propose effective interventions.
• Proactively address areas needing improvement in collaboration with People Ops.
• Deliver timely responses to organizational issues and build strong relationships with management.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in generalist People Ops roles.
• Flexibility and adaptability to new environments and processes.
• Comfort with ambiguity and ability to create effective processes.
• Strong communication skills to build trust with technical teams and leaders.
• Proven coaching capabilities and ability to influence without direct authority.
• Demonstrated conflict resolution skills, including facilitation and mediation.
• Strong judgment and discretion with sensitive information.
• Working knowledge of employee relations fundamentals across multiple regions.

Nice to Have

• Experience in distributed teams or open-source communities.
• Experience leading cross-functional People Ops projects.
• Strong analytical skills and experience in building HR metrics.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Fully remote work environment with flexible hours.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative organization.
• Supportive team culture focused on growth and development.
• Engagement in meaningful projects that impact the Ethereum ecosystem.