People Programs Specialist

About the Team

The People Programs team at OpenAI plays a pivotal role in creating an environment where every employee can thrive, grow, and contribute to our mission of ensuring that AGI benefits all of humanity. This expanding team develops and executes a human-first People strategy and programs that supports our rapid growth and innovative spirit.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced People Programs Specialist to join our team and focus on content, writing and programming. You will be responsible for developing and supporting programs that enhance our People strategy goals. 

In this position, you will be directly responsible for developing content for our programs, as well as executing internal communications for the organization. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders across the company, understanding organizational needs, and implementing initiatives that foster a supportive, inclusive, and high-performing culture at OpenAI.

You’ll have several areas of responsibilities, including:

• Designing and implementing People program content aligned with organizational goals.

• Creating learning and development materials for employee engagement and culture initiatives.

• Managing internal communications for HR initiatives and organizational change.

• Supporting employees during change with clear, consistent messaging.

• Collaborating with HR and other teams to integrate People programs with strategic priorities.

• Gathering feedback to continuously improve programs.

• Supporting performance management processes for continuous feedback and development.

• Leading DEI initiatives to promote an inclusive work environment.

• Designing training programs for career growth and mentorship.

We’ll look for these qualities, experience, and skills:

• 5+ years of experience in program management, People operations, or Communications.

• Creative problem-solving and innovative thinking.

• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills.

• Excellent communication and project management abilities.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

You might thrive in this role if you:

• Are passionate about building a culture that aligns with mission goals and value creativity.

• Exhibit excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively convey complex ideas and persuade stakeholders at all levels.

• Possess strong program management skills.

• Are adept at using data to inform decisions and measure the impact of People programs.

• Are innovative and flexible, with a talent for thinking creatively about solutions to People-related challenges.

• Possess excellent relationship-building skills, fostering culture wherever you find yourself.

Location and Workplace

This role is based in our New York City or Mission Bay, San Francisco office. We use a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office with optional work from home on Thursdays and Fridays. We also offer relocation assistance to new employees.

About OpenAI

OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. We push the boundaries of the capabilities of AI systems and seek to safely deploy them to the world through our products. AI is an extremely powerful tool that must be created with safety and human needs at its core, and to achieve our mission, we must encompass and value the many different perspectives, voices, and experiences that form the full spectrum of humanity. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. 

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