Human Resources Manager

Spark the Journey

Human Resources Manager facilitating employee experience at a nonprofit organization navigating young adult mentorship. Responsible for recruitment, compliance, employee engagement, and workplace culture initiatives.

Posted 5/11/2026full-timeWashington • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $65,000 - $78,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

VoIP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate full-cycle recruitment processes including job postings, resume screening, interview scheduling, and candidate communications
Lead onboarding and offboarding processes, including documentation, orientation coordination, asset management, and systems access
Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation in compliance with federal, DC, and multi-state employment laws
Support employee lifecycle processes including status changes, separations, and benefits continuation or termination administration
Help improve HR processes, workflows, and employee communications
Manage team meeting logistics, shared mailboxes, and VoIP phone system
Partner with leadership to coordinate performance review cycles and employee development initiatives
Support programs and initiatives that strengthen employee engagement and workplace culture
Coordinate employee recognition activities, team-building initiatives, and organizational events
Manage annual benefits renewals, open enrollment processes, and employee benefits communications
Administer health, dental, vision, life, AD&D, COBRA, and 403(b) retirement programs
Ensure compliance with benefits-related regulations, including annual PCORI filings and reporting requirements
Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefits questions and issue resolution
Process semi-monthly payroll accurately and on schedule
Ensure compliance with payroll tax regulations, unemployment insurance requirements, wage and hour laws, and applicable labor standards
Maintain payroll records and coordinate with finance and external vendors as needed
Handle mail sorting, purchasing of occasional office supplies and other administrative duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field required
5+ years of progressive experience in human resources, including HR operations, payroll, benefits administration, and employee relations
Experience serving as a primary HR lead or standalone HR resource in a small or mid-sized organization
Strong understanding of federal, DC, and multi-state employment laws and compliance requirements (e.g., FLSA, FMLA, ADA)
Experience managing full-cycle HR processes including onboarding, offboarding, employee records, and HR compliance documentation
Comfort working with HRIS, payroll, and benefits administration systems
Leverage technology to streamline administrative tasks and improve employee experience using learning AI tools (Microsoft CoPilot, Claude or similar platforms) to improve HR workflows and documentation
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to build trust across all levels of the organization
Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and confidentiality in employee relations and sensitive matters
Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through
Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future
Must be able to pass a criminal background check within one month of employment
Preferred but not required: SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification
Experience working in a nonprofit or mission-driven organization
Experience using BambooHR or similar HRIS platforms
Experience supporting hybrid or distributed teams.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums fully funded by Spark with Flexible Spending Account options, effective the first day of the month following employment
403(b) retirement plan with employer matching of 3% after 6 months of employment
Life and disability insurance with premiums fully funded by Spark
15 days of paid vacation in each of the first two years; 20 days in subsequent years
Office closed on national and state holidays and between December 24-January 1
Flexible, hybrid working schedule.

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Hard Skills & Tools

full-cycle recruitmentonboardingoffboardingpayrollbenefits administrationemployee relationsHR compliance documentationemployee records managementemployee lifecycle processesemployee benefits communications

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillswritten communicationverbal communicationorganizational skillsattention to detailproactive mindsetsolutions-orientedsound judgmentdiscretionconfidentiality

Certifications

SHRM-CPSHRM-SCPPHRSPHR