HR Manager – Employee Relations

Sunflower Services PBC

HR Manager providing expertise-based services for nonprofit organizations, managing employee relations, and navigating conflicts. Supporting policy creation and addressing HR inquiries for Sunflower Services.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeDistrict of Columbia, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $66,000 - $75,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Employee Relations, multi-state employment laws, and union environments while providing exceptional client service and maintaining confidentiality. Proficient in drafting HR policies and managing leave of absence programs with strong organizational and communication skills.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Employee Relations ExperienceMulti-State Employment Laws KnowledgeUnion Environment ExperienceHR Certification or HR DegreeSalesforce and ADP Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Employee RelationsMulti-State Employment LawsNLRA ProcessesNLRB ProcessesHR Policy DraftingLeave of Absence ManagementWorkplace Investigation

Soft Skills

Client Service SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCritical ThinkingAttention to DetailExceptional Communication Skills

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceADP

Certifications & Qualifications

HR Certification

Industry Keywords

PhilanthropyNonprofitsFoundation Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides exceptional daily service to client staff
Manage a variety of staffing situations and employee relations
Own complex client HR engagements
Maintain employee confidence and protect confidentiality of personnel data
Provide support in managing existing and emerging union bargaining units
Support the management of leave of absence (LOA) programs
Support the research, drafting, and update of HR policies
Maintain and deploy working knowledge of relevant policies and procedures
Respond in an accurate and timely manner to client-facing inquiries

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of Employee Relations and employee-facing experience
Working knowledge of multi-state employment laws, as well as NLRA and NLRB processes
Outstanding organization and prioritization skills
Strong client service and interpersonal skills required
Ability to think critically
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Strong research skills
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to draft high-quality correspondence and written materials
Passion for philanthropy, nonprofits, or foundation operations
Preferred: Union environment experience, workplace investigation experience, Salesforce and ADP proficiency, HR certification or HR degree

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible spending account and health savings account
401k with company match
Commuter benefits
16 days vacation time
10 days personal time
20 hours volunteer time
11 company holidays
4 optional holidays
Parental leave
UrbanSitter membership
Employee Resource Groups
Fitness and telecommunications reimbursements
Education reimbursement and professional development
Disability and life insurance
Access to Teladoc and Health Advocate