HR Manager for Mission-Driven Nonprofit

Top Echelon LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Echelon LLC in Brooklyn, NY seeks an experienced Human Resources Manager to support our mission by delivering strategic and hands-on HR services across programs.

This role focuses on employee relations, performance management, compliance, compensation, and HR operations, aligning with nonprofit best practices and employment laws.

You will work with the CHRO and HR team to foster an inclusive, mission-driven culture and to drive organizational development across the agency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Master’s or PHR/SPHR preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive HR experience.
• Prior nonprofit, social services, or community-based experience preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Knowledge of policy development, implementation, and interpretation related to employee conduct, discipline, and workplace safety.
• Knowledge of performance appraisal methods, goal setting, coaching strategies, and employee development.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex policies clearly to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Ensure employee compliance with Policies and Procedures.
• Serve as a point of contact for employee questions, concerns, and conflict resolution.
• Coach and counsel management through employee relations issues and recommend corrective or disciplinary action.
• Conduct internal investigations to resolve employee relations issues.
• Facilitate voluntary and involuntary employee separations.
• Foster a positive, inclusive workplace culture reflecting the organization’s values.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and retention strategies.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, local and funder regulations.
• Coordinate performance review processes and coach managers on feedback and development plans.
• Oversee personnel records, including I-9 forms, background checks, and HRIS data integrity.
• Maintain and improve HR processes and documentation.
• Leverage HRIS for recordkeeping, reporting, and efficiency.
• Generate HR reports and analytics for leadership and Board.

Skills

employee relations

performance management

compliance

HR operations

HRIS data integrity

employee engagement

coaching leadership

policy interpretation

communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Master's or PHR/SPHR preferred

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Top Echelon LLC in Brooklyn, NY seeks an experienced Human Resources Manager to support our mission by delivering strategic and hands-on HR services across programs.

This role focuses on employee relations, performance management, compliance, compensation, and HR operations, aligning with nonprofit best practices and employment laws.

You will work with the CHRO and HR team to foster an inclusive, mission-driven culture and to drive organizational development across the agency.