Human Resources Manager

Hawthorne Valley Association

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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
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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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