Human Resource Manager – Part time

Hudsonrivercareers; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Hudsonrivercareers seeks a part-time Human Resource Manager to act as the sole HR presence for a 160-employee nonprofit in Albany, NY. The position is 25-30 hours per week with potential to expand to full-time based on organizational needs.

Reporting to the CEO, you will oversee daily HR operations, enhance culture, morale, communication and engagement, and stay ahead of evolving compliance and legal requirements. This role requires strong interpersonal skills and hands-on payroll involvement.

Qualifications

• 7 years of HR experience with a minimum of 2-4 years at the management level.
• 4-year degree preferred. SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification also preferred.
• Expertise in all facets of HR, with an emphasis on employee relations, compliance. FLSA requirements, leave management and employee engagement.
• Proven experience with the following: Managing benefits plans in partnership with an outside broker.
• Developing and delivering HR related training, updating employee handbooks, recruiting, onboarding, writing job descriptions and determining equitable pay structures, and managing employee filing and documentation in compliance with all state and federal regulations.
• Internal communications and effective messaging.
• Strong experience supporting the payroll function, and willingness to have a hands-on role.
• Ability and confidence to lead the HR function independently. You will have outside resources available to provide guidance for specific needs.
• Business minded with ability to understand budgets and financial positioning and planning.
• Willingness to represent the organization with attendance and support at events, programs and fundraisers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily HR operations and partner with leadership to ensure consistent, compliant HR practices.
• Enhance culture, morale, communication and engagement across ~160 employees.
• Navigate evolving compliance and legal requirements.
• Represent HR in events, programs and fundraising activities.
• Develop rapport with employees and build trust to improve retention and satisfaction.

Skills

HR management

Employee relations

Compliance

FLSA knowledge

Leave management

Employee engagement

Benefits admin

Training delivery

Recruiting

Onboarding

Payroll support

Internal comms

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree

SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP

Job description

Our nonprofit client is a long-standing membership and community-based organization offering a broad scope of programs and services to all ages. As the leadership team continue to strengthen and evolve, they are seeking a Human Resource Manager on a part time (25-30 hours) basis. This position may become full time down the road; it will be based upon organizational need, and is not guaranteed.

You will be the sole HR presence for the organization, supporting an employee base of approximately 160 employees, which grows during summer months.

As a member of a collaborative management team, you’ll report directly to the CEO, and will partner closely with each leader to oversee the daily HR operations, enhance the culture, morale, communication and engagement for employees, and guide the organization with quickly changing compliance and legal requirements.

Communication is a key component of this position, with the goals of creating transparent, appropriate free-flowing information across departments, sharing ideas, and creating accountability.

This is a fast paced, warm and welcoming setting where honesty, support and collaboration are essential for success. We need someone who can truly develop rapport with each and every employee, build trust, and reinforce a culture that will increase employee retention and satisfaction.

As a leader within a membership driven organization, it is equally important to be an accessible, articulate and professional presence to members, the Board of Directors, and in the community.

• 7 years of HR experience with a minimum of 2-4 years at the management level
• 4-year degree preferred. SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification also preferred
• Expertise in all facets of HR, with an emphasis on employee relations, compliance. FLSA requirements, leave management and employee engagement
• Proven experience with the following:
  • Managing benefits plans in partnership with an outside broker
  • Developing and delivering HR related training, updating employee handbooks, recruiting, onboarding, writing job descriptions and determining equitable pay structures, and managing employee filing and documentation in compliance with all state and federal regulations
  • Internal communications and effective messaging
• Strong experience supporting the payroll function, and willingness to have a hands‑on role
• Ability and confidence to lead the HR function independently. You will have outside resources available to provide guidance for specific needs
• Business minded with ability to understand budgets and financial positioning and planning
• Willingness to represent the organization with attendance and support at events, programs and fundraisers

This is an opportunity to join an energetic and dedicated team!

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer