Human Resources Manager

About the role

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Human Resources professional to play a key role within a mission-driven Jewish nonprofit organization dedicated to serving its community. Reporting to senior HR leadership, the Human Resources Manager will provide both strategic and hands-on support across a diverse workforce, helping to strengthen employee engagement, ensure compliance, and foster a positive workplace culture. The ideal candidate will bring strong employee relations expertise, sound judgment, and a collaborative approach to supporting leaders and employees throughout the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted HR partner to managers and employees, providing guidance on employee relations, performance management, workplace concerns, and HR policies.

• Support the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, development, performance management, and separation processes.

• Conduct and support employee relations investigations, ensuring timely, fair, and compliant resolutions.

• Coach managers on performance improvement, corrective action, employee development, and conflict resolution.

• Coordinate and oversee performance review processes, including goal setting and employee development planning.

• Maintain compliance with federal, state, local, and applicable funding-source regulations.

• Ensure accuracy and integrity of personnel records, HRIS data, I-9 documentation, background checks, and other employment records.

• Assist in the development, implementation, and interpretation of HR policies, procedures, and best practices.

• Support employee engagement, retention, wellness, and culture-building initiatives.

• Utilize HRIS systems and reporting tools to track workforce data, generate reports, and provide HR analytics to leadership.

• Partner with organizational leaders on workforce planning, organizational development, and talent management initiatives.

• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, documentation, and operational efficiency.

Qualifications & Experience Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Minimum of five years of progressive human resources experience.

• Strong knowledge of employment laws, HR compliance requirements, and human resources best practices.

• Experience managing employee relations matters, investigations, performance management, and policy interpretation.

• Proficiency with HRIS platforms and Microsoft Office applications.

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.