People Operations Lead at Mirror Biology Dialogues Fund: Remote Opportunity | Salary Up to $160,000 | Apply by November 10, 2026

Overview

The Mirror Biology Dialogues Fund is seeking a People Operations Lead to strengthen its human resources systems, oversee recruitment, and support the growth of the organisation. This is a senior individual contributor position operating within a nonprofit working at the intersection of science, policy, and biosecurity. The role involves managing human resources policies, coordinating events, and helping establish workplace processes for a growing team.

Who can apply

Applicants should possess strong practical experience in United States People Operations, including employee benefits, health insurance administration, employment policies, and human resources compliance. Candidates must have experience developing human resources systems in expanding organisations and managing complete recruitment processes from role definition to appointment. An interest in the organisation's mission regarding biosecurity and global catastrophic risk reduction is required, along with the ability to work independently, solve problems, and communicate effectively. While the position is primarily based in the United States, exceptional international candidates who have strong knowledge of United States employment practices and are able to meet the required working hours may be considered.

What you get

The successful candidate receives an annual salary ranging from $120,000 to $160,000, accompanied by generous benefits and additional perks. This is a full-time remote position with core working hours between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM Eastern Time, involving approximately 10 to 15 percent travel.

Requirements

The role requires managing people operations and organisational development, talent acquisition and recruitment, and events and cross-functional operations. Responsibilities include maintaining employment policies, administering benefits, onboarding staff, coordinating payroll with external providers, and overseeing performance review cycles and compensation structures. The selected individual will also handle end-to-end recruitment pipelines and coordinate quarterly internal team retreats alongside external workshops and stakeholder gatherings. The evaluation process includes an application review, an initial screening interview, a paid work test, interviews with the hiring manager and the team, and reference checks.

How to apply

Interested candidates must submit their applications through the official recruitment portal. Submissions should highlight professional background in United States human resources management, employee benefits, recruitment, employment compliance, and organisational development, while also explaining how their skills align with a growing nonprofit.

Key dates

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and must be submitted by the November 10, 2026 deadline. The expected start date for the position is December 15, 2026.