Human Resources Manager

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Human Resources professional to play a key role within a mission-driven 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification.
• Experience with in a nonprofit, social services, healthcare, or community-based organization.
• Experience supporting diverse employee populations in a multi-program environment.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Exceptional judgment, discretion, and professionalism.
• Ability to navigate sensitive and confidential matters with integrity.
• Effective conflict resolution and mediation capabilities.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Analytical thinking with the ability to interpret policies and employment regulations.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and collaborative workplace.
• Ability to balance strategic priorities with day-to-day operational responsibilities.
• Adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced environment.
• Full-time, onsite position based in Brooklyn, New York.
• Collaborative, mission-driven workplace dedicated to serving the community.
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced leaders and contribute to organizational growth and employee success.
• Competitive annual salary of $95,000–$110,000, commensurate with experience.
• Generous paid time off.
• Professional environment focused on teamwork, service, and continuous improvement.