[Remote] Director, People Transformation at Wikimedia Foundation

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Requirements

Strong business and consulting acumen
Significant human resource functional track record across compensation/benefits, people operations, and HRIS
Ability to guide the development of effective HR strategies, policies, and practices
Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
Ability to act as a strategic advisor to senior leaders
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Strong multitasking and adaptability skills
Attention to detail
Ability to travel approximately 4-6 times per year

Responsibilities

Develop and implement culturally- and values-aligned HR investments
Drive a stellar employee experience and position Wikimedia as an employer of choice
Lead People Department systems updates and innovations
Represent the People Department in cross-department projects and working groups
Manage the People department budget
Ensure efficient cross-departmental collaboration and execution
Build and execute a strong integrated HR strategy
Manage and develop cross-department relationships
Provide a pragmatic perspective based on business and organizational transformation
Advise the Chief People Officer on defining the direction of the People department
Support internal communications throughout the Foundation
Support company-wide organizational development and change initiatives

Skills

Wikimedia Foundation

Operates Wikipedia and free knowledge projects

About Wikimedia Foundation

The Wikimedia Foundation operates Wikipedia and other free knowledge projects, aiming to create a world where everyone can freely access and share knowledge. It provides a platform for users to read, contribute, and share content, while also supporting the volunteer communities that help maintain these projects. The foundation is funded by donations from individuals and institutions, emphasizing its nonprofit status. Unlike many other organizations, it focuses on making knowledge accessible to all without charge, advocating for policies that support free knowledge initiatives. Its goal is to empower individuals to contribute to and benefit from a collective pool of knowledge.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2003Year Founded

$145.9MTotal Funding

GRANTCompany Stage

Social Impact, EducationIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Remote Work Options

Risks

Reliance on Nvidia's AI tech may affect Wikimedia's data processing autonomy.

DSA audit could reveal vulnerabilities requiring significant resources to address.

Decentralized platforms like Mastodon may divert users from Wikipedia.

Differentiation

Wikimedia Foundation operates the world's largest free online encyclopedia, Wikipedia.

It supports a diverse range of projects like Wiktionary and Wikisource.

The Foundation is a non-profit, relying on global donations for funding.

Upsides

Nvidia's NeMo Retriever tech reduced Wikipedia processing time from 30 days to 3 days.

Holistic AI's audit under the DSA enhances Wikimedia's platform safety and accountability.

Collaboration with Open Foundation West Africa combats misinformation during Ghana's elections.

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