Human Resource Manager

Organization Description

Artists ReEnvisioning Tomorrow (ART INC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring and empowering youth, families, and communities through arts, education, workforce development, violence prevention, and cultural programming. Founded in 2018 by Jonathon and Nikki Romain, ART INC has grown into one of Central Illinois' leading community-based organizations, serving thousands of youths and families annually through comprehensive programming that includes:

• Arts, Science & Leadership Academy (ASALA)
• Pathways to College & Careers
• SOLVE Violence Prevention Initiative
• GED Education Services
• Workforce Development
• Community Events
• Cultural Programming
• Leadership Development
• Family Engagement
• Mental Health & Support Services

With more than 50 employees, contractors, teaching artists, interns, volunteers, and community partners, ART INC believes that great people create great programs. The Human Resources Manager plays a critical leadership role in cultivating a workplace culture centered around excellence, accountability, innovation, teamwork, and service.

The Human Resources Manager provides leadership and oversight of all human resource functions for ART INC. This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining human capital strategies that support organizational growth while ensuring compliance with federal, state, grant, and organizational requirements.

The HR Manager oversees the complete employee lifecycle, including workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, orientation, employee relations, performance management, benefits administration, policy development, compliance, training, staff development, HR systems management, and organizational culture. This role partners closely with executive leadership to build a high-performing workforce that supports ART INC's mission.

• Lead all recruitment efforts for full-time, part-time, seasonal, contractor, teaching artist, internship, and volunteer positions.
• Collaborate with leadership to assess workforce needs and staffing plans.
• Develop recruitment strategies that attract diverse, mission-driven professionals.
• Create and maintain job descriptions.
• Manage BambooHR applicant tracking system.
• Coordinate interviews, hiring panels, reference checks, background screenings, and hiring recommendations.

Ensure equitable and compliant hiring practices.

• Employment documentation
• New hire orientation
• BambooHR setup
• Personnel file creation
• Technology and building access coordination
• Policy acknowledgement
• Benefits enrollment
• Required compliance training
• Organizational culture orientation
• First 90-day onboarding plans
• New employee check-ins

Ensure every new employee experiences a welcoming, organized, and mission-focused onboarding process.

Maintain organizational compliance with:

• Federal Employment Laws
• Illinois Employment Laws
• Department of Labor regulations
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Workers' Compensation
• OSHA
• Background Check Requirements
• Mandated Reporter Requirements
• Grant staffing requirements
• Personnel record retention
• Independent Contractor compliance

Maintain and regularly update:

• Employee Handbook
• HR Policies
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Personnel Forms
• Required labor postings

Develop and oversee ART INC's performance management system.

Responsibilities include:

• Performance evaluations
• 30-, 60-, and 90-day reviews
• Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs)
• Coaching documentation
• Progressive discipline
• Corrective action
• Goal setting
• Professional development planning
• Annual review process
• Succession planning

Partner with supervisors to improve employee performance and accountability.

Serve as the organization's HR resource regarding:

• Conflict resolution
• Workplace investigations
• Employee concerns
• Policy interpretation
• Supervisor coaching
• Mediation
• Corrective action guidance
• Staff morale
• Employee recognition
• Workplace culture initiatives

Maintain confidentiality while promoting fairness, consistency, and organizational values.