Salary 💰 $100,000 - $130,000 per year
About the role Lead the organization’s people operations with a focus on mission alignment, compliance, and staff development Build and maintain a workplace culture grounded in equity, transparency, and care Develop and implement HR strategies and policies that align with the organization’s mission and values Partner with leadership to foster an inclusive and supportive workplace culture Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and staff on employee relations, performance, and workplace practices Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws and nonprofit regulations Manage and oversee accurate payroll administration and HRIS systems Maintain employee records, policies, and procedures with emphasis on clarity and accessibility Oversee employee benefits administration, lead annual benefits review and renewal processes Design and implement equitable professional development and performance management processes Manage recruitment, onboarding, supervision, and meaningful educational experiences for interns Report to the Chief Operating Officer and support staff growth and professional development Requirements Demonstrated commitment to social justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion Strong knowledge of HR best practices, employment law, payroll, and benefits administration Experience developing and leading professional development initiatives Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on implementation Minimum of 7–10 years of progressive HR experience, including leadership roles (nonprofit or mission-driven environment strongly preferred) Self-starter, risk taker, with a high degree of confidence and energy Must be able to report to the NYC office a minimum of twice a week (hybrid) Comprehensive health insurance and coverage (including dental and vision) 403b retirement plan with 10% employer matching contribution after completion of one-year Paid time off including 20 days of vacation National holidays and sick days Organizational closure at the end of December Year-round early dismissal on Fridays Hybrid work schedule (must report to NYC office minimum twice a week) Copy ATS Keywords Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills HR strategies compliance payroll administration HRIS systems employee benefits administration recruitment onboarding performance management professional development employee relations
Soft skills interpersonal skills communication skills conflict resolution strategic thinking hands-on implementation self-starter risk taker confidence energy commitment to social justice