Nonprofit HR Leader — Remote-Friendly

Conservation Maven; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance (100%)

Generous PTO & parental leave

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Animal Welfare Institute in Washington, DC, seeks a Manager of Human Resources to lead HR operations, compliance, and employee development. The role focuses on hiring, onboarding, performance management, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture.

You will manage salary/benefits, payroll, and open enrollment while guiding staff engagement and professional growth. On-site preferred; remote locations considered, with a January 4, 2027 start date and a salary of $80,000–$95,000.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5–7 years of HR experience.
• Experience with nonprofit or advocacy organizations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead, and implement HR policies, processes, training, and surveys.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Oversee hiring, onboarding, performance reviews, and employee development.
• Manage salary and benefits programs, payroll, and open enrollment.
• Foster inclusive culture through engagement and development initiatives.
• Coordinate annual all-staff gathering and offboarding processes.

Skills

HR Compliance

Hiring Process

Employee Training

Payroll Management

Employee Relations

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

ADP

QuickBooks Online

Job description

Animal Welfare Institute in Washington, DC, seeks a Manager of Human Resources to lead HR operations, compliance, and employee development. The role focuses on hiring, onboarding, performance management, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture.

You will manage salary/benefits, payroll, and open enrollment while guiding staff engagement and professional growth. On-site preferred; remote locations considered, with a January 4, 2027 start date and a salary of $80,000–$95,000.