Strategic HR Manager – Mission-Driven Senior Care

WINTER GROWTH INC; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Winter Growth, Inc. is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead our human resources function across Columbia, MD and Olney, MD, fostering a people-centered culture aligned with our nonprofit mission.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the HR Manager will oversee recruitment, benefits, payroll, training, and compliance, ensuring a positive, accountable workplace and engaging employee development across locations.

Qualifications

• Experience leading HR functions in a multi-location setting.
• Strong knowledge of federal/state/local employment laws.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to develop policies and training programs.
• Experience with benefits administration and payroll coordination.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, programs, and workforce strategies that support organizational goals.
• Oversee recruitment, candidate screening, hiring documentation, employee orientation, and onboarding.
• Advise leadership on employee performance, investigations, disciplinary matters, and conflict resolution.
• Oversee benefits administration, open enrollment, renewals, payroll review, and records coordination.
• Monitor compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws including ACA; maintain confidential records.
• Coordinate mandatory training, professional development, certification tracking, and training compliance.
• Support workplace safety compliance and corrective action initiatives.
• Promote employee engagement, retention, recognition, and alignment with Winter Growth's mission.

Skills

HR leadership

Employee relations

Recruitment & onboarding

Policy development

Compliance knowledge

Communication skills

Organization & time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in HR or related field

PHR/SPHR or similar certification preferred

Tools

HRIS

Payroll software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Winter Growth, Inc. is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead our human resources function across Columbia, MD and Olney, MD, fostering a people-centered culture aligned with our nonprofit mission.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the HR Manager will oversee recruitment, benefits, payroll, training, and compliance, ensuring a positive, accountable workplace and engaging employee development across locations.