Human Resources Department Head

Department Head – Human Resources

Pre-Health Shadowing (PHS) · Remote · Volunteer Leadership Role

About Pre-Health Shadowing

Pre-Health Shadowing (PHS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit redefining how students explore healthcare careers. We connect learners worldwide with free, virtual shadowing sessions and mentorship opportunities—removing barriers like geography, finances, and limited professional networks.

Role Overview

We’re looking for a Department Head of Human Resources to lead people operations for our fully remote volunteer team. You’ll manage recruitment pipelines, onboarding, policy updates, HR communication, and support for department leads across the organization. This is a high-impact leadership role where you’ll help shape the volunteer experience and strengthen the culture of a global nonprofit serving 72,000+ students.

What You’ll Do

Oversee HR operations, including recruitment workflows, applications, interviews, and role placement

Manage smooth, timely onboarding/offboarding (account setup, trainings, expectations, and documentation)

Support department leads with performance management, conflict resolution, and organizational restructuring

Strengthen communication norms across Slack and Monday.com to help teams stay aligned

Improve volunteer retention through check-ins, culture-building initiatives, and support systems

Update HR policies, build SOPs, and track team metrics to ensure consistency and accountability

Lead a small HR team and work closely with PHS leadership on organizational planning

What We’re Looking For

Experience in HR, people operations, leadership, or team management (student orgs count!)

Strong communication skills and comfort managing volunteers across time zones

Organized, proactive, and able to hold teams accountable with kindness

Interest in healthcare education, nonprofit work, or people management

Ability to commit 10–15 hours/week

What You’ll Gain

Real HR leadership experience in a national nonprofit

Experience managing recruitment pipelines, onboarding systems, and performance processes

Leadership, communication, and project-management skills

Letters of recommendation and potential for advancement into senior leadership roles

Compensation

This is an unpaid volunteer leadership position.

How to Apply

Apply through our website: https://www.prehealthshadowing.com/leadership-team-application