Human Resources Manager

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Location: Red Arrow - 2096 Red Arrow Trail, Madison, WI

Pay: $74,180/year

Schedule: Full-time (40 hours/week), Full Year

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off & Holidays
• 403(b) Retirement with Company Match After 2 Years
• Company-Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligible Employer

• HR leadership role supervising two Human Resources Generalists
• Strategic partnership with Human Resources Director
• PHR certification pathway support (required within first year)
• Consultative HR model with agency-wide impact
• Dynamic, mission-driven nonprofit environment
• Comprehensive professional development: ongoing coaching, paid continuing education, and credential support
• Career advancement pathways with organizational training support

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree in HR or related field (or 8 years HR experience in lieu of degree)
• Certification:
  Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or ability to obtain within first year required
• Leadership
  
  Experience:
  
  2-3 years supervisory experience; prior HR leadership experience required
• HR Expertise:
  Talent acquisition, training, employee relations (moderate to complex issues), performance management, employee communication
• Technical Knowledge:
  Employment laws, labor relations, benefits plans, FMLA, ADA, Leave of Absence administration
• Professional
  
  Competencies:
  
  Excellent consultative skills, multi-tasking in fast-paced environment, independent decision-making, sound judgment
• Communication:
  Effective written and verbal communication skills at all organizational levels
• Diversity:
  Commitment to diversity initiatives and cultural sensitivity
• Additional:
  Experience with low-income, multicultural environments preferred;
  Wisconsin Driver's License with adequate insurance

As a Human Resources Manager, you'll lead people strategy by:

• Planning, implementing, and evaluating HR policies, programs, and practices
• Supervising and directing two Human Resources Generalists
• Maintaining and enhancing the HR department's effectiveness and service delivery
• Managing talent acquisition, recruitment, and onboarding processes
• Handling moderate to complex employee relations issues with consultative approach
  
  Overseeing performance management systems and employee communication strategies
• Ensuring compliance with employment laws, FMLA, and ADA
• Leading diversity initiatives and ensuring culturally responsive HR practices
• Managing compensation, benefits, training, and leave administration
• Developing and delivering effective employee communications
• Working consultatively with all organizational levels to support mission achievement

At Reach Dane, we’re reimagining early childhood education as a powerful tool for social transformation. Our commitment to equity and inclusion includes:

• Building heart-centered, values-based HR practices that care for employees
• Leading with equity and ensuring culturally responsive people strategies
• Supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our community
• Creating psychologically safe, trauma-informed workplace culture

Lead transformative HR strategy in a mission-driven nonprofit where people practices directly support children, families, and educators while advancing equity and organizational excellence.

Reach Dane is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive workplace. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and interview process. Please contact us to request accommodation.