Overview In this role you support day-to-day HR operations within a mission-driven nonprofit, helping to foster a positive, inclusive workplace. You work with leadership and staff to balance employee relations, recruiting, compliance, benefits, and HR processes. You will contribute to employee engagement and organizational effectiveness through collaborative programs and process improvements. This is a hands-on role that shapes the employee experience, from onboarding to performance support and policy implementation.
Responsibilities- Administer core HR functions including onboarding, offboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, and HR policy support
- Assist with recruitment activities such as job postings, candidate screening, interviews, and hiring processes
- Maintain employee records and HRIS data, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance
- Support benefits enrollment, leave administration, and policy/program inquiries
- Partner with managers on performance management, coaching, and workplace concerns
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, local employment laws and nonprofit-specific practices
- Coordinate onboarding and orientation to create a positive new-hire experience
- Support training, engagement, and retention initiatives aligned with the organization's mission and values
- Prepare HR reports, track personnel data, and assist with audits and documentation
- Contribute to process improvements that enhance HR service delivery and employee experience
Key requirements- collaborative mindset
- strong communication
- employee relations skills
- HRIS data management
- benefits administration
- employment law compliance
