Human Resources Manager

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Role Overview

This opportunity is with a nonprofit organization where the Manager, People Operations acts as a trusted expert and advisor in compensation, total rewards, and HR operations. The role focuses on creating equitable, competitive compensation programs, sustaining scalable and compliant HR operations, and aligning People practices with the organization's mission and values. Partnering closely with the Director and HR Business Partner, this position translates business priorities into actionable, data-centered HR solutions while fostering an outstanding employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead design, administration, and ongoing enhancement of compensation programs including salary structures, job leveling, geographic pay variances, and merit review cycles.
• Ensure total rewards programs embody principles of equity, fairness, and employee wellness.
• Direct annual compensation activities such as market benchmarking, pay equity analysis, and merit planning.
• Analyze compensation data from Mercer, Radford, WTW, and nonprofit benchmarks to maintain competitive pay standards.
• Perform pay equity evaluations and advise on necessary adjustments.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to develop compensation models supporting recruitment, promotions, and planning.
• Build and update job architecture systems including job families, career levels, and salary bands.
• Provide hiring managers with compensation guidance that supports internal equity and budget adherence.
• Develop tailored total rewards communications for executives, managers, employees, and candidates to foster transparency.
• Administer employee recognition and incentive initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with employment laws ensuring audit-readiness for HR processes and records.
• Monitor employee relations trends to propose preventive measures improving management capabilities and reducing risks.
• Manage HR compliance projects including audits, policy management, and corrective actions.
• Create and uphold HR policies aligning with legal mandates and best practices.
• Offer expert advice on employee relations matters such as policy interpretation, performance management, workplace issues, documentation, and escalating complex cases.
• Support sensitive employee relations cases with thorough documentation and objective evaluations.
• Promote consistent, fair policy application ensuring legal conformity across the organization.
• Guide recruitment processes emphasizing fairness, consistency, and compliance.
• Provide policy, procedure, and compliance coaching to managers and employees to enhance accountability.
• Identify and implement operational improvements to boost efficiency, accuracy, and employee satisfaction.
• Oversee new hire onboarding focusing on compensation, benefits, and rewards philosophy education.
• Maintain accuracy in HRIS data via regular audits and reports to ensure reliable workforce information.
• Generate workforce analytics and reporting, partnering with leadership to provide actionable insights.
• Lead and participate in People Operations projects geared toward enhanced compliance, scalability, and operational excellence.
• Analyze workforce data to proactively surface challenges and recommend people-centered solutions to leadership.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Over five years of progressive HR experience, with strong skills in compensation, employee relations, and HR operations.
• Proven commitment to organizational values promoting equity and employee well-being.
• Advanced analytical abilities in interpreting workforce data, pay equity, and employee relations insights.
• Experience constructing compensation frameworks, job architectures, career leveling, salary bands, and pay equity methods.
• Knowledge in supporting pay transparency initiatives and communicating compensation matters effectively.
• Demonstrated expertise in advising on employee relations including policy, performance, workplace issues, documentation, and escalation.
• Broad understanding of federal and multiple state employment laws such as FMLA, ADA, HIPAA, ERISA, and DOL regulations.
• Experience managing benefits and leave programs with regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems, workforce data management, reporting, and analytics.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for simplifying complex HR concepts.
• Strong judgment to escalate issues appropriately and independently resolve others.

Benefits

• Fully remote position with flexible work environment including half days on the last Friday of each month.
• Incentive-based compensation and bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Employer 401k match up to 4%.
• Generous paid time off including over 12 holidays, more than 15 vacation days, and 9 sick days annually.
• Office closed for annual winter break from December 25 through New Year's Day.
• Six-week sabbatical leave eligibility after seven years of service.
• Parental leave and caregiver support programs.
• Mental health and wellness initiatives.
• Recognition awards for employees.
• Employee perks and discounts with Fair Trade Certified partners.

Compensation

Salary ranges from $105,000 to $115,000 annually.