HR Manager

Portland, Oregon Onsite

Salary – $100,000

Our client is a nonprofit organization focusing on providing career opportunities for individuals reentering society after incarceration, with a particular emphasis on those who have served long-term sentences. By offering resources, training, and support, the nonprofit helps these individuals rebuild their lives, gain meaningful employment, and successfully reintegrate into their communities.

Job Summary

The HR Manager is a key leader within the HR team, responsible for managing a group of HR Generalists and Coordinators in the designated region. This role is pivotal in overseeing the delivery of HR services, ensuring compliance, and driving best practices across the organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong generalist background, proven experience in team leadership, and a passion for creating a supportive and efficient HR environment. This role is crucial in building strong relationships between HR and the regional offices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serves as the primary HR point of contact for specified locations and/or region, ensuring consistent support and application of HR policies and practices
• Partnering closely with Operations leadership to provide ongoing support
• Oversees daily HR operations, including employee relations, policy implementation, and compliance monitoring
• Conducts and oversees investigations related to employee conduct, workplace injuries, and administrative leave cases; escalates complex or high-risk issues to the Director level as appropriate. Collecting and documenting appropriately • Coaches supervisors and mid-level managers on performance management and corrective action
• Interprets and applies employment laws and internal policies; escalates compliance risks to the Director of HR
• Collaborates with the HR Director and senior leaders on workforce planning, employee engagement, and retention strategies
• Ensure timely distribution and management of payday paychecks, and final paychecks
• Assists in drafting and updating HR policies, procedures, and training materials in partnership with the Director
• Supports and mentors HR Generalists and/or Coordinators in execution of their responsibilities; may directly supervise one or more HR team members
• Gathers, reviews, and analyzes HR data and metrics from the HRIS to identify trends and inform decision- making; prepares standard reports for leadership
• Partners with the HRIS team to troubleshoot issues and ensure data integrity across systems
• Collaborates with other departments and HR leadership to support onboarding, offboarding, and transitions to ensure a positive employee experience
• Leads local HR initiatives that support organizational culture, DEI, and staff engagement in coordination with the Director
• Serves as an advocate to the mission, vision, and values in internal and external HR communications
• Maintains current knowledge of HR trends and regulations and shares relevant updates with HR staff and department leaders
• Become immersed in the culture to assist in developing cultural moments and events that reinforce the organization’s values

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of HR experience preferred, which includes HR business partnering experience, preferably in a nonprofit and/or high growth start up organization
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred
• Has broad knowledge of HR principles and best practices
• Has working knowledge of how HR workflows and systems work
• Has exceptional people skills and excellent judgement that allows you to remain neutral in the face of confidential, challenging, and sensitive information
• Has the ability to juggle multiple demands throughout the day and manage competing priorities
• Has excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Has strong desire to deliver quality work that is precise and accurate
• Has outstanding follow-through skills, is self-directed and highly motivated with a strong sense of urgency
• Has strong knowledge of Oregon and federal labor law (FMLA, wage, and hour, EEO, ADA, employment laws, etc.)
• Has essential knowledge of how benefits plans work and payroll processes
• Has excellent computer skills and knowledge of how to use office software programs, including HRIS systems and Google Suite
• Ability to be resourceful with strong analytical skills with the ability to think creatively to solve problems
• Ability to be a genuine team player with an interest in building community and authentic relationships
• Ability to be comfortable in startup environment with high ambiguity
• Enjoys paying attention to detail and being meticulous
• Values being kind to teammates, employees, guests, and others