Senior HR Strategist: Interviewing & Forecasting

Energy Innovation Corp; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 104,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

Civic Innovation Lab, located in Paterson, NJ, is seeking a Senior HR Manager to lead interviewing operations, forecasting, and strategic initiatives for the next growth phase. The role emphasizes ownership of the Interviewing vendor, financial modeling, and presenting insights to leadership.

The freelance role offers real responsibility, trust, and mentorship as part of a growth-focused team committed to employee-centric practices.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to build financial models forecasting revenue, margin and cash flow.
• Strong interviewing and vendor relationship management.
• Demonstrated ability to present findings clearly to stakeholders at all levels.
• Detail-oriented with keen accuracy and deadline discipline.
• Customer-focused mindset with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Bias toward action balanced with thoughtful wait when needed.
• Comfort with freelance/contract work dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Own the relationship with the Interviewing vendor to prevent urgent firefighting.
• Build financial models forecasting revenue, margin, and cash flow.
• Present findings and recommendations to manager stakeholders clearly.
• Ensure freelance partnerships are equitable and data-driven.
• Streamline workflows to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
• Collaborate with Interviewing and Resilience stakeholders to remove bottlenecks.
• Prepare board-ready presentations and quarterly business reviews.

Skills

Vendor management

Forecasting

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Stakeholder presentations

Team collaboration

Action-oriented

Job description

Civic Innovation Lab, located in Paterson, NJ, is seeking a Senior HR Manager to lead interviewing operations, forecasting, and strategic initiatives for the next growth phase. The role emphasizes ownership of the Interviewing vendor, financial modeling, and presenting insights to leadership.

The freelance role offers real responsibility, trust, and mentorship as part of a growth-focused team committed to employee-centric practices.