HR Manager - Remote-Friendly, Growth Path in Nonprofit

Habitat for Humanity International; Watertown (MA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston is seeking its first Human Resources Manager to lead all HR functions for a growing team. Based at the Mass Ave office, you will update policies, oversee recruiting, payroll, benefits, training, and performance management, and partner with senior leadership on compensation and organization design.

The role requires five years of HR experience, nonprofit exposure, a bachelor’s degree, and strong communication and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ experience in human resources across functions.
• Minimum two years’ experience as solo or primary HR 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.

Responsibilities

• Update employee handbook and policies.
• Coordinate recruiting, hiring, and onboarding.
• Administer bi-weekly and year-end payroll functions and maintain HR system data.
• Assess training needs and coordinate internal and external trainings.
• Create and update job descriptions and oversee performance reviews.
• Maintain and update compensation policy and liaise with senior leadership.
• Develop career paths, succession plans, and employee development plans.
• Coordinate terminations, resignations, and leaves of absence; address performance issues.
• Oversee employee events and internal newsletter; run employee relations programs.
• Manage benefit programs, vendor selection, and open enrollment.
• Work with Safety Officer on safety programs and workers’ compensation.
• Act as liaison to Insperity for system setup and maintenance.
• Develop departmental budget and assist managers with HR budget elements.

Skills

HR Management

Recruiting

Payroll

Employee relations

Training & development

Budgeting

Policy development

Communication skills

HRIS software

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR

Tools

Payroll/HRIS software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston is seeking its first Human Resources Manager to lead all HR functions for a growing team. Based at the Mass Ave office, you will update policies, oversee recruiting, payroll, benefits, training, and performance management, and partner with senior leadership on compensation and organization design.

The role requires five years of HR experience, nonprofit exposure, a bachelor’s degree, and strong communication and project management skills.