Work in Progress Consulting: Associate People Operations Consultant

Work in Progress Consulting (WIP) is seeking an Associate People Operations Consultant to join their team. 

About Work in Progress Consulting

WIP was started in 2019 with one consultant working to build equitable and accessible HR, finance, and operations systems. In 2020, we grew to three consultants, began to offer strategy and data analysis services, and now we are nine, with a Co-Managing Director Team, and Principal consultants in each line of service we offer. We currently serve about 45 clients per year in the service areas of HR, strategy, finance, and fundraising in the form of short-term and long-term projects, monthly maintenance level accounts in finance and HR, and individual and group coaching.

Read more about our values here, and our compensation philosophy here. 

Time Expectations:

Availability for up to 15-20 hours of work per week across at least three days within the timeframe of 9am-6pm EST Monday-Friday. The days and times chosen to work can be different from week to week, and the consultant will make their own schedule in consideration of clients, who mostly operate in 9-5 positions in all time zones, though EST is our most common. Must be available to work at least 46 weeks per contract year, though this initial contract will run from September, 2024- March 31st, 2025, with an option for renewal pending evaluation, so 25 weeks of availability in that timeframe are required. 

Compensation: 

• $60-$85 p/hour (this rate depends on the type of work you’re doing, not on any of your personal qualifications)
• $10-$20 additional pay per hour for leading group work
• $60 per hour for internal/non-client work that benefits the operations of the firm (like group meetings, participation in social media initiatives, etc)
• Bonuses for referring work to the firm, and a higher pay differential if you fluently speak a second language and utilize it in your work
• Subsidized tax support, discounted tech support
• Paid tools and software (like Zoom, Calendly) to make our work cohesive and consulting relationships easier
• Paid stipend ($600) for onboarding

Upward Movement and Trajectory: 

Contracts at Work in Progress Consulting move from year to year after your first six-month contract. After you have completed 2400 hours of client work at Work in Progress as an Associate Consultant, you are eligible to move up to Senior Consultant after a review, which comes with seniority benefits and a raise …