Human Resources Manager

Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston, at 40 employees and growing, is hiring its first Human Resources Manager.

• Update employee handbook and develop other human resources policies as needed.
• Coordinate all recruiting, hiring, and onboarding activities.
• Administer bi-weekly and year-end payroll functions. Maintain employee information in payroll/HR system.
• Assess organization’s training needs, including mandated training, coordinate internal and external training, and ensure that all required trainings are completed.
• Create and update job descriptions, maintain and update performance review process, and train and coach supervisors in performance management.
• Maintain and update compensation policy and structure and coordinate all compensation decisions with senior leadership.
• Develop career paths, succession plans, and employee development plans; collaborate with executive team to plan changes in organizational structure to meet business needs.
• Coordinate terminations, resignations, and leaves of absence. Work with managers to resolve performance issues. Respond to employee questions and grievances.
• Oversee employee events and internal newsletter. Plan and implement other employee relations programs.
• Manage all benefit programs. Coordinate plan design decisions, vendor selection, and open enrollment. Coordinate with Finance Department regarding tax and audit requirements.
• Work with Safety Officer to plan and implement safety programs. Coordinate worker’s compensation program.
• Act as primary liaison to Insperity (professional employer organization) regarding system setup and maintenance.
• Develop departmental budget and assist other managers with human resources-related budget elements.

• Minimum five years’ experience in human resources, including the full range of human resources functions.
• Minimum two years’ experience as solo or primary Human Resources manager.
• Nonprofit experience preferred; construction and/or retail experience helpful.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, psychology, or related field.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, presentation skills, and project management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and payroll/HRIS software.
• Commitment to Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston mission, vision, and core values.
• Ability to travel to all Habitat Greater Boston work sites, including office, construction sites and ReStore locations.

Work schedule:

Full-time, Monday through Friday

Work site:
Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston Mass Ave office Tuesday through Thursday, with availability to travel as needed to construction sites and ReStore locations, remote work opportunity on Mondays and Fridays

Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston provides a competitive pay and benefits package, a supportive environment, and room to grow with this growing organization.