Ukraine Contractor Jobs in Washington (NOW HIRING)

Full-Time | Hybrid | Based in New York City or Washington, D.C. Salary Range: $80,000–$95,000 Razom, which means “together” in Ukrainian, is one of the leading U.S.-based nonprofit organizations supporting a secure, democratic, and prosperous Ukraine. Since its founding following the Revolution of Dignity in 2014, Razom has delivered more than $205 million in humanitarian, medical, and recovery aid while building a global movement of volunteers, advocates, donors, and changemakers. Today, Razom supports Ukraine through a broad portfolio of programs spanning humanitarian relief, healthcare support, frontline medical aid, advocacy, cultural diplomacy, and long-term recovery initiatives. From delivering critical medical equipment and tactical support to first responders, to advancing bipartisan policy efforts in Washington, D.C., Razom combines operational excellence with deep mission commitment and global impact. This is a unique opportunity to join a high-impact, fast-moving organization at an important moment in its growth and evolution. The Opportunity Razom is seeking a thoughtful, highly organized, and systems-oriented Manager, People Operations to join its People & Culture team. This role will help shape and strengthen the employee experience for Razom’s U.S.-based team while supporting a collaborative global workforce dedicated to Ukraine’s future.  The Manager, People Operations will oversee the operational backbone of the employee lifecycle including onboarding, compliance, payroll and benefits coordination, HR systems, employee data, and office operations support. The role also partners closely with colleagues in Ukraine and manages Office Experience Managers in both New York City and Washington, D.C.  This position is ideal for someone who enjoys building structure in evolving environments, improving operational processes, and helping mission-driven teams thrive. The successful candidate will bring strong operational discipline, sound judgment, and the ability to create clarity and consistency within a rapidly growing organization.  Why This Role Stands Out This is more than a traditional HR operations role. It is an opportunity to: Contribute directly to one of the most visible and impactful nonprofit organizations supporting Ukraine  Help scale and strengthen a growing international organization during a pivotal period  Build and improve people systems, processes, and employee experience initiatives with meaningful autonomy  Work alongside deeply committed colleagues across the U.S. and Ukraine  Support a mission that combines humanitarian relief, healthcare access, advocacy, democracy, and cultural preservation  Join an organization recognized for both operational transparency and impact, including a 100% Charity Navigator rating and recognition by Forbes Ukraine as one of the country’s top nonprofit organizations  Key Responsibilities People Operations & Employee Experience Own and continuously improve employee lifecycle processes including onboarding, offboarding, promotions, and role changes  Serve as a trusted resource for employee questions related to HR policies, systems, and processes  Support recruiting operations, including offer letter preparation and approval coordination  Help coordinate internal People & Culture communications, All Hands meetings, and employee updates  Ensure employees have a welcoming, organized, and supportive experience from onboarding through transition  Directly supervise two Office Experience Managers to support smooth office operations in NYC and DC  Compliance & HR Administration Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and required documentation  Manage background checks, employment verifications, contractor compliance, and HR records  Help maintain employee handbooks, SOPs, and HR policies in partnership with global counterparts and external advisors  Coordinate visa-related documentation and processes as needed  Systems, Payroll & Benefits Own and optimize HR systems, payroll coordination, benefits administration, and employee data management  Identify opportunities to improve workflows, automation, and operational efficiency  Support compensation administration, salary benchmarking, and Open Enrollment  Prepare organizational reporting and workforce data insights including headcount and attrition tracking  Evaluate external vendors, software platforms, and service providers to support organizational effectiveness  Qualifications Required 5+ years of experience in HR, People Operations, or related operational HR roles  Strong understanding of U.S. employment compliance and employee lifecycle management  Experience supporting payroll, benefits administration, and HR systems  Highly organized with strong attention to detail and operational follow-through  Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment  Strong judgment and discretion handling sensitive information  Comfort working both independently and collaboratively across teams and regions  Preferred Experience in nonprofit, mission-driven, startup, or rapidly scaling environments  Prior people management or team leadership experience  Ukrainian language skills  Experience using Asana or similar project management platforms  Compensation & Benefits Razom offers: Competitive compensation and benefits  Generous paid time off  Opportunities for ongoing professional development  A collaborative, mission-driven culture with meaningful global impact  A hybrid work environment with regular in-office presence in either New York City or Washington, D.C.  Join Razom Razom believes meaningful change happens when people from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives come together around a shared mission. The organization is deeply committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you are energized by operational excellence, mission-driven work, and the opportunity to help support Ukraine during a defining moment in history, Razom would love to hear from you. Razom is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applications will be considered for employment without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, or current employment status. Razom is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.  We believe social change happens when people with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and identities come together with a common purpose.  We encourage candidates from different backgrounds to apply.