Human Resources Manager

About the Organization

A mission-oriented nonprofit is looking for an accomplished Human Resources Manager to help drive growth, employee engagement, and day-to-day HR execution. This role works closely with senior leadership in a collaborative, purpose-led setting and plays a key part in shaping HR strategy, workforce planning, and compliance practices. The right candidate is a forward-thinking HR professional with solid expertise in employment law, employee relations, talent management, and organizational development, and they should be comfortable in a flexible, people-first environment.

About the Opportunity

This position is with a financially stable nonprofit backed by federal and state grant funding. It is fully remote and designed to support flexibility and work-life balance. You will work directly with executive leadership on strategic priorities in a team-oriented, mission-centered culture. The role also offers the chance to support expansion efforts, strengthen programs, and contribute to meaningful work that benefits communities and stakeholders. Compensation is competitive and includes a broad benefits package.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage core HR operations while keeping policies, procedures, and compliance requirements up to date.
• Maintain employee files, HR documentation, and reporting tools with accuracy and consistency.
• Ensure employment practices align with federal, state, and grant-related rules.
• Review current HR processes and improve operational efficiency where possible.
• Work in partnership with executive leadership to advance business goals and growth plans.
• Support workforce planning and broader organizational development efforts.
• Offer practical HR advice and recommendations on employee management and best practices.
• Assist with organizational change and initiatives tied to growth.
• Own recruiting, onboarding, and retention activities across the organization.
• Help design and execute strategies that attract and keep strong talent.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and contribute to a healthy workplace culture.
• Collaborate with managers to identify staffing requirements and workforce solutions.
• Advise on employee relations issues, performance management, and workplace concerns.
• Help manage conflict resolution and corrective action processes as needed.
• Keep employment practices compliant with laws, policies, and regulatory expectations.
• Promote consistent and fair application of HR policies and procedures.
• Administer employee benefits and respond to related questions from staff.
• Assist employees with benefit enrollment, updates, and other benefit-related support.
• Contribute to initiatives that improve well-being and overall employee satisfaction.
• Track workforce trends and recommend improvements to HR programs.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of progressive experience in Human Resources.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, HR compliance, and employee relations.
• Hands-on experience with recruiting, onboarding, performance management, and retention work.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with leaders and employees at different levels of the organization.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience in nonprofit, grant-funded, or mission-driven environments is preferred.
• Background in workforce planning and organizational growth initiatives is preferred.
• Professional HR certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR is preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

The role offers an annual salary of $70,000 to $85,000. Benefits include remote-work flexibility, Quartz medical coverage, Delta dental coverage, employer-paid short-term disability, employer-paid long-term disability, employer-paid AD&D insurance, a collaborative mission-driven culture, and professional growth opportunities.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic.