People and Culture Manager

Foster an engaging and supportive culture where employees thrive

The Good Food Institute (GFI) is a nonprofit think tank working to make the global food system better for the planet, people, and animals. Alongside scientists, businesses, and policymakers, GFI’s teams focus on making plant-based, fermentation-enabled, and cultivated meat delicious, affordable, and accessible. Powered by philanthropy, GFI is an international network of organizations advancing alternative proteins as an essential solution needed to meet the world’s climate, global health, food security, and biodiversity goals.

How you will make a difference

In this position, you will have the opportunity to promote a positive workplace culture aligned with GFI’s values and mission, facilitate training and development opportunities, enhance employee engagement and experience, and provide employee relations and performance management guidance. The People and Culture Manager will be responsible for:

Culture and inclusion

• Serving as a cultural steward for GFI and implementing and supporting initiatives that foster a work environment where employees feel valued, engaged, included, and empowered to succeed.
• Leading Culture Club, with discussions led by an alternating facilitator that is a department representative, and emphasizing work that fosters inclusion, encouraging diverse viewpoints, and actualizing projects that will contribute to ensuring GFI is an effective and enjoyable place to work.
• Facilitating the DEI Committee meetings and a once per cycle DEI Discussion, and monitoring implementation of prioritized action items from the DEI roadmap. 
• Serving as a supportive partner for GFI’s employee-led connection groups and events (such as CARE Club [caregivers], GFI Team Break, Meditation Morning, Overall Well-Being League, and Proud at GFI), attending periodically and reviewing materials or providing guidance when requested. Co-leading the GFI Team Break with the Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition and People Operations Projects.

Training and development

• Providing internal training and enablement to employees on various people and culture topics, emphasizing continuous learning, and facilitating periodic or monthly supervisor training sessions.
• Preparing informational guides, maintaining professional development resources, and providing advisory support for the U.S. mentorship program. 
• Partnering, cross-training, and knowledge sharing with other members of the People Operations team, including the People Operations Manager; Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition and People Operations Projects; and, Senior People Operations Coordinator, and providing back-up support when necessary.

Employee engagement and experience

• Managing the employee engagement survey, pulse surveys, and annual performance review processes in Culture Amp in coordination with the Senior People Operations Coordinator. Analyzing employee engagement survey results and recommending and supporting implementation of action items.
• Providing employee relations and performance management guidance to employees and supervisors.
• Researching and contributing external opportunities for employee training, development, and cultural awareness to the weekly CAT (Collaborative Assistance Team) Newsletter.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Who we’re looking for

An ideal candidate for the People and Culture Manager position will have experience that reflects the following:

• At least 5 years of related, progressive people and culture generalist or management experience.
• Prior people and culture experience supporting a primarily remote workforce within a multi-state employer is preferred.
• Prior experience developing presentations, facilitating engaging employee and supervisor training sessions, and creating informational guides.
• Familiarity with employee experience and performance management system administration. Culture Amp experience is a plus and experience utilizing the Development module, including development plans and career paths, is a strong plus.
• Proven experience successfully handling employee relations and performance management questions or issues.
• Demonstrated cultural competence and a proven ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, showing sensitivity and respect for different perspectives, values, and customs.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and project management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to People Operations. 
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• People Operations, HR (SHRM-CP; SHRM-SCP; SPHR; PHR), DEI, and/or training certification(s) are a plus.
• Experience leading a Culture Club, DEI Committee, or Inclusion Council is a plus.
• Google Workspace experience is preferred (Docs, Meet, Sheets, Slides).
• A commitment to fostering a work environment that is respectful, supportive, fair, and welcoming to all.
• Comfort working remotely in a collaborative, caring, and high-performing culture that values inclusion and innovation. .
• Strong support for GFI’s philosophy and mission; demonstrated interest in plant-based & other alternative proteins, public health, environmentalism, climate change, animal protection, or hunger relief.
• A commitment to GFI’s values: believe change is possible, do the most good we can, share knowledge freely, act on evidence, and invite everyone to the table.

GFI wants the best people and is committed to a fair hiring process. We use a third-party anonymizing tool to redact personal information from submitted applications — including name, location, contact details, and several other factors — to increase fairness in our process. We also prioritize an inclusive work environment absent of discrimination and harassment during the application process and after you join the team. Please see our full Equal Opportunity Statement: https://gfi.org/careers/#EEOC-and-visa-disclaimer. 

If you are passionate about GFI’s mission, think you have what it takes to be successful in this position, and meet many of the job requirements — even if you don’t check all the boxes — please apply. We’d appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. 

The fine print

• Terms of employment: Full-time, exempt
• Reports to: Lauren Wollin-Ramirez, Senior Director of People Operations
• Location: Remote; United States
• Travel: Up to two weeks per year for organization retreats (reasonable accommodations and exemptions considered on a case-by-case basis).
• Benefits: Working from home; paid employee base medical coverage; dental, vision, and other medical insurance options; a 401(k) plan with employer match; 14 paid holidays; personal, sick, and vacation time; paid family/parental and medical leave; lifestyle spending account; opportunity for advancement; and, respectful and collaborative culture. More information here: https://tinyurl.com/GFIBenefits.
• This is a U.S.-based position: In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work for any employer in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. At this time, GFI's policy is not to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas.
• Salary: $84,624.28- $88,855.36 (depending on experience and qualifications)

Important dates

Application deadline: Monday, November 24 

Anticipated start date: On or around January 12, 2026

Decided not to apply? If after reviewing this job description, you have decided not to apply, please let us know why by completing this short survey: https://tinyurl.com/GFIJobSurvey 

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Application instructions

GFI uses an anonymized hiring system that redacts key identifying personal information from all applications. We use this tool as part of a wider effort to reduce bias in our hiring process. Following these instructions will help to ensure your application is not delayed by a failed redaction. 

• Where possible, limit the creative formatting of your documents. If the name on your resume is an inserted image file or is styled with large spaces between each letter, for example, the redaction is likely to fail. Colors and designs are OK, but wherever possible, the text itself should just be regular text. 
• Please use consistent names. It helps to ensure that the name you use in your resume and cover letter is the same as the name you type into the application below. For example, if your name is Jennifer, please sign your cover letter as “Jennifer” rather than “Jenny.” 
• Submit PDF or .docx files only. Other file formats, like .txt, are likely to fail redaction. 
• Please do not include personal identifying information in your responses to the application questions. Referencing past education, work experience, and mission-alignment is OK. 
• If you use smart technology, use it wisely. We want to get to know you — not a robot. Please ensure your application materials reflect your own voice and experience. 
• Please do not contact the role’s supervisor or any potential member of the hiring team. If you have questions, please email careers@gfi.org. 

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