Manager, People, Culture and Equity Generalist

Planned Parenthood is the nation’s leading provider and advocate of high-quality, affordable sexual and reproductive health care for all people, as well as the nation’s largest provider of sex education. Planned Parenthood organizations serve all people with care and compassion, with respect, and without judgment, striving to create equitable access to health care. Through health centers, programs in schools and communities, and online resources, Planned Parenthood is a trusted source of reliable education and information that allows people to make informed health decisions. We do all this because we care passionately about helping people lead healthier lives.  Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that supports the independently incorporated Planned Parenthood affiliates, which operate non-profit health centers across the U.S. PPFA also works to educate the public on and advocate for issues of sexual and reproductive health. Formed as the advocacy and political arm of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Planned Parenthood Action Fund is a separate non-profit membership organization tax-exempt under section 501(c)(4). The Action Fund engages in educational, advocacy, and limited electoral activity, including grassroots organizing, legislative advocacy, and voter education in furtherance of the Planned Parenthood mission.  Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) and Planned Parenthood Action Fund seek an experienced and intrinsically motivated PC&E Generalist to join our People Operations Team. This job reports to the Director, People Operations in the People Culture & Equity Division. The People, Culture & Equity (PCE) division is a critical partner focused on delivering a progressive people agenda that attracts, develops, and retains top talent and engenders a culture that is a great place to work for all. Purpose

The Manager, People, Culture and Equity Generalist serves as the operational lead of the People Operations team and is responsible for executing and maintaining compliant, efficient employee lifecycle processes, ensuring data quality and policy alignment, and owning the development and maintenance of internal documentation and SOPs. This role provides continuity, business process integrity, and project management for People Ops functions, collaborating across People, Culture and Equity to ensure seamless service delivery.

Delivery

Own and execute all core People Operations processes for employee lifecycle changes, including hires, promotions, transfers, terminations, and union status changes

Draft and issue related documentation including: union eligibility notices, wage notices, promotion and annual increase letters, and termination packages

Maintain integrity of data entry and updates in HR systems (e.g., SuccessFactors); ensure compliance with effective dates and pay rate changes

Serve as the sole owner of the union calculator, determining eligibility in collaboration with the Manager, Generalist on the Business Partner team, updating systems, and notifying unions and employees.

Conduct routine audits of employee data to ensure accuracy, policy compliance, and adherence to legal and organizational standards

Lead and manage the development, review, and maintenance of SOPs and workflow documentation for People Ops processes

Ensure SOPs reflect up-to-date policies, system capabilities, and cross-functional responsibilities

Support the creation and maintenance of recurring People Ops dashboards and data reports to support compliance and workforce planning

Lead and execute People Ops-specific projects focused on systems, processes, or compliance enhancements

Performs other duties as assigned. 

Engagement

Collaborate closely with the Director, People Operations on process improvements, risk mitigation, and data strategy

Partner with Talent Acquisition (TA), Business Partners (BPs), People Systems, and the Compensation team to align lifecycle transactions with broader workforce priorities and reporting needs

Coordinate across cross-functional teams (e.g., TA, IT, Payroll) to ensure accurate and timely execution of employee changes

Collaborate closely with the Associate Director, People Systems on the development and maintenance of PC&E data dashboards, ensuring consistency and accuracy of shared workforce reporting

Serve as the primary point of contact for responding to compliance and audit documentation requests.

Engage with labor unions as the secondary point of contact by responding to delegate requests and updating union employees, delegates and the collective bargaining unit of enrollment changes. 

Serve as a reliable subject matter resource for PC&E teams on operational processes, system workflows, and documentation standards

Facilitate training, resource-sharing, and process education to ensure clarity and compliance among stakeholders involved in People Ops workflows

Provide back-up support to the Manager, Generalist on the BP team, stepping in on deliverables as needed

Provide back-up support to the Associate Director, People Systems, assisting with user access issues, reporting needs, and coordination with IT or vendors when required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred

Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in HR operations, employee lifecycle processing, or HR systems administration

Experience working with union-represented employees and applying collective bargaining agreements is a plus

In-depth understanding of employee lifecycle workflows, including hires, promotions, terminations, transfers, and union eligibility changes

Hands-on experience using HRIS systems (e.g., SuccessFactors) for data entry, auditing, reporting and how employee data flows between platforms

Demonstrated experience maintaining data accuracy, audit trails, and compliance with applicable policies and regulations

Strong skills in Google Sheets or Excel, including data validation, conditional formatting, and basic analysis

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly, draft professional correspondence, and build strong, trusting relationships across teams and levels of the organization.

Proven ability to draft, maintain, and govern standard operating procedures (SOPs) across functions

Skilled at identifying process gaps, ensuring timely updates to documentation, and improving clarity and usability

Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to independently manage projects and deliverables

Ability to exercise discretion and maintain strict confidentiality when handling high-level policy and organizational information.

Commitment to Planned Parenthood’s mission and values, with cultural competence and appreciation for diverse perspectives.