Operations Manager

Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico • Position Type: Full-time (32-hour work week) • Reports To: Administrative Director

About the organization

Somos Un Pueblo Unido (Somos) is a statewide mission-driven racial and economic justice non-profit organization dedicated to organizing immigrant families and low-wage workers across eight counties in New Mexico. Our work focuses on building long-term community power, protecting rights, improving economic conditions, and strengthening communities. We employ a range of strategies, including direct action, community education, leadership development, litigation, grassroots policy and legislative advocacy, community-based research, and civic engagement.

Responsibilities

• Human Resources: Administer and regularly update personnel policies and protocols; coordinate recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding processes; manage benefits tracking in collaboration with external vendors; support directors with evaluations, work plans, and personnel support; lead staff training on internal policies, including workplace safety and harassment prevention; ensure compliance with federal and local labor laws and support an inclusive work culture.
• Operations & Administration: Maintain and update organizational systems for scheduling, communications, digital file storage, and project management; oversee office infrastructure in five counties, including vendor contracts, supply management, equipment purchasing, and repairs; support technology coordination, including cybersecurity protocols, accounts, and platforms; lead internal communication and reporting systems to ensure alignment, efficiency, and documentation.
• Compliance & Organizational Support: Maintain records and documentation to support government reporting; support coordination of staff training, retreats, and organizational events.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in nonprofit operations, human resources, or administration.
• Knowledge of HR best practices, employment law, and nonprofit compliance requirements.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and staff well-being.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, QuickBooks, Clockify, Every Action, HR software is a plus.

Benefits

• 100% medical insurance.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• Paid parental leave.
• 18+ paid holidays and days off.
• 401K retirement match plan.

Schedule

32-hour workweek with full-time benefits.