HR Manager

Amesbury , Massachusetts Temp to Perm Per Hour Sep 1, 2026 $ 30.00 - $35.00

Pay: $30-$35/hour

Schedule:

Part-time, 24-30 hours per week

Location:

Primarily onsite, Amesbury, MA
Type:
Contract to Hire

Reports to:

Executive Director

We are working with a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing supportive services to the individuals and community they serve to help them find an HR Manager for their team. This is a great opportunity for an experienced HR professional who enjoys being a hands-on, trusted resource in a small organization and wants to make a meaningful impact.

This position is essentially a standalone HR role, partnering closely with the Executive Director.

The HR Manager will oversee the organization's day-to-day human resources functions while also serving as a strategic and supportive partner to leadership and employees. This is a hands-on HR Generalist/Manager position encompassing recruitment, employee relations, payroll, benefits, compliance, performance management, HR policies, and employee engagement.

The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently, managing multiple priorities, and being the go-to HR resource for a small organization.

• Manage full-cycle recruitment, including job postings, screening, interviewing, and offers
• Serve as a trusted HR resource for employees and managers
• Handle employee relations matters with professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality
• Administer biweekly payroll for employees in partnership with an external payroll provider
• Manage employee benefits, leave administration, and workers' compensation
• Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS/payroll systems
• Develop, update, and maintain HR policies, procedures, and the employee handbook
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and applicable regulations
• Support performance evaluations, professional development, retention, and employee engagement initiatives
• Partner with the Executive Director and leadership on workforce planning and organizational needs
• Track HR metrics and prepare reports for leadership and the Board as needed
• Help promote a positive, inclusive, and mission-driven workplace culture
• Maintain the highest level of confidentiality when handling sensitive employee information
• Support other HR and organizational initiatives as needed

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience with generalist or manager-level responsibilities
• Strong hands-on knowledge of HR best practices and employment law
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered
• HR certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR is a plus
• Strong employee relations, communication, and conflict-resolution skills
• Ability to work independently and take ownership in a one-person HR department
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, and follow-through
• Strong computer skills, including Excel, Word, Teams, and web-based applications
• Experience in nonprofit, human services, behavioral health, or residential program environments is preferred
• Ability to collaborate effectively with leadership, clinicians, employees, and community stakeholders
• 24-30 hours per week
• Primarily onsite
• Some flexibility to work remotely when necessary due to appointments, weather, or other circumstances
• Primarily office-based, with some movement throughout the facility as needed

Candidates must be able to successfully complete:

• CORI/background screening
• Adam Walsh background screening
• Drug screening

• Meaningful work within a mission-driven nonprofit organization
• Direct partnership with a flexible and supportive Executive Director
• Opportunity to own and shape the HR function
• Collaborative environment where your work has a direct impact on employees and the organization