HR Partner: Transform People & Programs in Nonprofit

Goodwillnwnc; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

403(b) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Quarterly Incentive Programs

Corporate Discount Programs

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina seeks an HR Partner to serve as a trusted resource across the organization, handling employee relations, onboarding, total rewards, and HRIS processes. You will support compliance, training, and process improvement while partnering with HR and leadership teams to drive effective people practices.

The role emphasizes collaboration, cross-functional work, and the development of skills for future HR leadership opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience with minimum supervision.
• Strong knowledge of HR practices, employment compliance, and recruiting.
• Ability to coach leaders and manage competing priorities.
• Proficiency in MS Office and HR technologies; UKG experience preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supports Employee Relations and the HR Hotline by triaging employee questions, supporting routine employee relations matters, and coordinating escalation, when appropriate.
• Assists in investigations and advises leaders on HR processes.
• Develops a strong, supportive relationship with DGR, Mission Advancement, and Administration leaders, providing guidance and counsel on daily issues.
• Supports Team Member Recognition and Total Rewards.
• Coordinates and supports recognition programs, communications, and related activities in for HR programs.
• Assists with benefits questions, wellness initiatives, employee education, and WOLIBA-related activities.
• Leads Process & Procedure Development.
• Responsible for documenting, streamlining, and improving HR processes, procedures, tools, and employee-facing resources. Facilitates live training sessions and supports LMS training creation in partnership with Organizational Development team.
• Supports Recruiting and Onboarding by assisting in recruiting efforts, candidate screening, interview coordination, selection processes, and hiring-manager support.
• Works with HR and Organizational Development teams to improve onboarding experience across the territory.
• Supports UKG operations by facilitating HRIS transactions, assisting in testing, data integrity, development of system enhancements, reporting, and selected UKG workflows.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Skills

HR experience

UKG experience

Bilingual Spanish (nice to have)

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field; SHRM-CP/PHR preferred

Tools

UKG HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina seeks an HR Partner to serve as a trusted resource across the organization, handling employee relations, onboarding, total rewards, and HRIS processes. You will support compliance, training, and process improvement while partnering with HR and leadership teams to drive effective people practices.

The role emphasizes collaboration, cross-functional work, and the development of skills for future HR leadership opportunities.