HR Manager (Part Time)

Location: Hybrid

Schedule: Part-time (15-20 hours per week)

Start Date: Immediate

Compensation: $40 per hour

About the Role

We’re seeking a proactive, people-centered Part-Time HR Manager to lead and support our human resources operations. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and can balance hands-on administrative work with strategic HR oversight. You’ll help shape a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace while ensuring our HR processes run smoothly and comply with current laws and regulations.

Work days are Tuesday-Thursday with Tuesdays and Wednesdays in our New York office and Thursdays remote.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day HR operations, including employee onboarding, offboarding, and maintaining accurate employee records.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee questions regarding policies, benefits, and workplace practices.
• Support recruitment efforts by posting jobs, screening candidates, scheduling interviews, and coordinating hiring processes.
• Oversee compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws; maintain and update employee handbook and policies as needed.
• Facilitate performance review cycles and support managers in addressing employee development or performance needs.
• Coordinate payroll changes with finance and ensure timely, accurate processing of employee updates.
• Support initiatives around company culture, employee engagement, diversity/inclusion efforts, and staff communications.
• Handle employee relations issues with discretion, fairness, and professionalism.
• Manage benefits administration (healthcare, PTO tracking, enrollment, renewals, and general employee support) through our Bamboo HR Portal.

Qualifications

• 5 years of HR experience, ideally in a small to mid-size organization or nonprofit environment.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws, HR best practices, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, handle sensitive information with confidentiality, and exercise sound judgment.
• Experience with HRIS platforms; familiarity with payroll systems preferred.
• Warm, approachable, and solutions-oriented with a passion for creating a positive employee experience.