Search Institute is seeking a Human Resources Manager to join our growing team!

LOCATION: Our office is located in Minneapolis, MN. 

Details to apply are listed below; please submit your application at https://search-institute.oasisrecruit.com.

WHY THIS POSITION MATTERS

Search Institute is a nonprofit applied research organization that believes all young people deserve the opportunity to thrive. Understanding how systems of access, opportunity, justice, and power intersect with our mission is essential to doing good and meaningful work. We tackle the complex challenge of creating innovative, evidence based tools and resources through rigorous research and authentic partnerships with practitioners. As a Human Resources Manager at Search Institute, you’ll play a key role in promoting positive youth development, advancing equity, and building connections that help all young people learn and grow.

POSITION SUMMARY

In collaboration with the COO, this position is responsible for identifying, implementing and improving Human Resources (HR) best practices across the organization with a lens of equity and supporting a culture of belonging. This is a generalist role that includes recruitment, onboarding, benefits and total rewards, performance management, employee relations, Professional Employer Organization (PEO) relationship management, regulatory compliance and internal policy management and compliance.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee and coordinate with our current PEO on all aspects of HR management, to include HR and payroll data management and updates, benefits administration, leave management, compliance, and employee inquiries. Review our PEO relationship and, in collaboration with the COO, lead the evolution of our HR discipline, to include driving improvement and recommending alternative structures and approaches to ensure we have the HR support we need for our employees to thrive and to grow our team.
• Collaborate with the COO to analyze trends in compensation and benefits; research and propose competitive salary and benefits to ensure the organization attracts and retains top talent and is reflective of our organizational values. Manage merit planning process, to include education of managers and leadership.
• Administer benefits to include direct oversight of the administration of our 403(b) retirement plan and administration of health and welfare benefits (in collaboration with PEO), including managing the annual benefit renewal and open enrollment process, and supporting employees through life event changes and new hire enrollment.
• Manage performance management process, to include educating leaders and employees, to ensure all employees receive open, constructive and timely communication regarding their job performance.
• Drive communications with - and engagement of - employees with regard to all things HR, including Search’s benefits offering, health and financial wellness opportunities, internal policies, professional development and workplace culture.
• Collaborate with the COO to manage and improve the talent acquisition process, including recruitment, interviewing, hiring and onboarding.
• Refine, create and communicate HR policies that are in alignment with organizational values and foster an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment for all individuals.
• Provide support and guidance to leadership when complex, specialized, and sensitive HR questions and issues arise.
• Work with our COO and PEO to maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations across multiple states/remote locations, and recommended best practices; regularly reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Support accounting team as needed for administration of payroll, and participate in refining and optimizing time tracking policies and tools.
• Manage employee offboarding process when applicable, to include conducting exit interviews to identify trends in turnover and opportunities for the business.

QUALIFICATION, SKILLS, and KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience Required:

• A well-rounded HR Generalist with 5 years experience across the spectrum of HR competencies.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, industrial relations or a related field is strongly preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• SHRM-CP or similar certification is strongly preferred.

Skills and Abilities Required:

• Ability to take initiative, set goals and objectives, and successfully manage multiple initiatives simultaneously, making modifications as needed due to priority changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Understanding of, and ability to coach on, the relational opportunities and complexities of management and supervision.
• Excellent communicator and listener with the ability to relate well to people from varied backgrounds.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Function effectively in a team environment with a wide range of personalities; maintain positive staff relationships and a healthy work environment while exchanging ideas and feedback with colleagues.
• Experience with non-profit organizations is ideal.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to handle difficult situations well, resolve conflict, and uphold confidential information.
• Ability to make decisions and exercise good judgment.
• Represent Search Institute in a positive and professional manner in all settings.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Successful completion of the mandatory criminal background checks.
• Search Institute is a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination workplace.
• Work privileges currently residing in the United States.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK CONDITIONS

• This job is primarily sedentary with intermittent physical activity including standing, bending, reaching, and lifting.
• Ability to travel (on a limited basis, <5%).

SALARY AND BENEFITS

$80,000 - $90,000 annually. We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, paid time off, and a 403b retirement plan.

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer

Classification: Full-time, Exempt 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Search Institute provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, status, familial status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

APPLYING FOR THIS JOB

Apply for this position at https://search-institute.oasisrecruit.com. To be considered, you must complete the application questions, submit a resume, and submit a cover letter detailing your interest in this position and Search Institute.