HR Manager

National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy

Washington, DC or Remote

Full-time · Manager

About the job:Are you ready to manage HR in a growing nonprofit that is small enough to be nimble and innovate, but influential enough to punch way above its weight?

Are you passionate about supporting progressive social movements?

Do you have impeccable attention to detail, enjoy the people side of organizations, love creative problem solving and live for streamlining and innovating internal systems, structures, and processes to help organizations do their best work?

The National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy is seeking qualified candidates for the position of HR Manager. The position reports directly to NCRP’s VP and Chief Operating Officer.

About NCRP

NCRP promotes philanthropy that serves the public good, is responsive to communities with the least wealth and opportunity and is held accountable to the highest standards of integrity and openness.

We envision a fair, just and democratic society in which the common good is recognized as a high priority; where a robust public sector is empowered to protect, preserve and extend the commonly held resources and public interest; where a vital nonprofit sector provides voice and value to those most in need; where our society has equitable systems; and where all people enjoy equal justice, full inclusion and fair treatment.

Founded in 1976, NCRP has an annual budget of $3.7 million for fiscal year 2022. The organization currently employs 20 full-time staff and expects further growth in the next few years. It is governed by a board of directors comprised of leaders in social justice philanthropy and social movements. Learn more at https://www.ncrp.org.

About the positionThe HR Manager is responsible for ensuring NCRP has the right HR strategy and processes, and the right people in the right roles to support its theory of change, uphold its values and deliver on its mission.  The HR Manager also acts as the lead for human resources planning, policy development and compliance for all employees at NCRP

Our current theory of change is: IF NCRP frames the philanthropic sector debate with high standards and creates or leverages accountability opportunities AND movement groups employ advocacy approaches to funders, THEN funders will feel sufficient pressure to build, share and wield power. Consequently, our work centers around empowering progressive social movement groups to shift the philanthropic sector. 

Start date: October 2022 

Salary range: $65,000-$85,000 annual 8% 403(b) contribution 100% of employee healthcare premium 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops and oversees NCRP’s Human Resources Strategy alongside the COO, in support of the organization’s operating and growth strategies
• Acts as an expert in human resources planning, policy development and compliance for all employees and works closely with staff to ensure that best practices in human resources management, including taxes, social security, employment regulations, and compensation requirements are upheld
• Working closely with the COO, leads the development and delivery of a recruitment strategy that ensures diversity, inclusion, and equity and that attracts, develops, and retains talented, resilient, and engaged employees
• Onboards new employees to ensure their understanding of, and compliance with, standard organizational practices and operating systems
• Directs and administers organizational functions of benefits, and employee tax related matters, including conducting annual reviews of payroll and benefits plans to ensure best service options
• Working closely with the COO, designs and implements the organization’s annual employee performance and pay review strategy
• Works with leadership to foster a healthy work environment of employee engagement, learning and wellness

Requirements

• Five to eight years of progressive HR experience, with preferably diverse experience in recruitment, compensation, benefits, and onboarding
• Bachelor's degree required
• SHRM-SCP, SPHR and/or other HR certifications preferred
• Familiarity with negotiating and contracting benefits services with industry providers
• Strong understanding of the interviewing process, benefits administration, payroll, and other HR operation functions
• Strong background in employee relations
• Knowledgeable in regulatory compliance
• Ability to work well autonomously and with others to achieve organizational goals
• Demonstrated analytical, organizational, interpersonal, project management, problem solving and communication/presentation skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task

Physical Requirements:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, and climb stairs. Specific vision abilities required include the ability to read printed materials and computer monitors. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

NCRP is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace.