Human Resources Manager
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About Us: Hawthorne Valley Association is a vibrant and diverse non-profit organization dedicated to promoting social, ecological, and economic renewal through the integration of education, agriculture, and the arts. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Human Resources Manager to join our team and support our mission by ensuring efficient HR operations and fostering a positive work environment.
Position Summary: The Human Resources Manager will play a crucial role in managing all HR functions across the organization. This position requires proficiency in HRIS Management, Benefits Administration, Leave Administration, Compensation, Recruitment, Onboarding & Retention, Personnel Management, and Compliance. An ability to handle multiple HR projects simultaneously and a proven track record in handling employee relations is essential.
Key Responsibilities:
Benefits & Leave Administration:
- Manage all employee benefit changes.
- Meet with new hires to review benefits packages.
- Coordinate open enrollment sessions and communications.
- Ensure benefits compliance, including SPD distribution and document updates.
- Maintain ACA compliance & look back calculations; Manage 1095-Cs.
- Reconcile and allocate all benefit bills and submit invoices to Accounts Payable
- Collaborate with brokers to identify cost-saving strategies and oversee change projects.
- Manage all leave administration including determining eligibility, assisting with paperwork completion, tracking time used & keeping employees informed of leave remaining and return-to-work requirements.
HRIS Management (ADP WFN):
- Process all employee changes, including hires and terminations.
- Assist employees in resolving any issues with ADP, including pay and payroll concerns.
- Serve as payroll backup, including retirement and FSA reporting.
- Compile payroll reports for department heads as requested.
Compensation:
- Stay current on market analysis and compensation trends.
- Ensure consistency of pay rates and groupings across the organization.
Recruitment, Onboarding & Retention:
- Manage all job postings and candidate communications.
- Schedule and participate in interviews as needed.
- Prepare offer letters, complete new hire paperwork, and manage ADP onboarding.
Personnel Management:
- Maintain personnel files, including creating and updating job descriptions.
- Regularly update HR policies and procedures, including the Personnel Handbook.
- Provide ongoing employee support including conflict resolution
- Coordinate terminations and correspondence; conduct exit interviews as needed.
Compliance:
- Ensure compliance with required organization-wide training and assign additional training as needed.
- Collect and report OSHA data; manage EEO data collection and reporting, worksite postings.
- Stay abreast of new laws and ensure timely implementation.
Key Success Factors:
- Strong Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with employees at all levels.
- Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail in managing HRIS, benefits, payroll, and compliance tasks.
- Problem-Solving Ability: Proactive in identifying and resolving employee issues and conflicts.
- Adaptability: Capable of managing multiple tasks in a dynamic environment and adjusting to new policies and regulations.
- Communication Skills: Effective in both written and verbal communication, with the ability to convey complex information clearly.
- Confidentiality: Maintain high levels of confidentiality and professionalism in handling sensitive employee information.
- Leadership: Lead HR initiatives and projects, promoting a positive workplace culture and employee engagement.
- Commitment to DEIB: Foster a workplace environment that values diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in human resources, with a strong emphasis on employee relations.
- Proficiency in HRIS systems, preferably ADP WFN.
- Comprehensive knowledge of benefits administration, leave management, and payroll processes.
This is a full-time, exempt position with a starting salary range between $60,000-$65,000 annually, commensurate with experience. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package with health, dental and life insurance, paid time-off, retirement matching up to 5%, Flexible Spending Accounts, tuition reduction and a Farm Store discount.
At Hawthorne Valley, we value and strive for social and cultural renewal in our work. We believe that cultivating an environment where everyone can be – and become – the truest expression of their humanity is essential for individual, organizational, and societal health. We know that a diverse community where everyone feels safe and is valued as they are, is a strong community. Hawthorne Valley is committed to creating a diverse coworker body, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
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