Assistant Director of Human Resources

Title: Assistant Director of Human Resources

Reports to: Senior Director of Organizational Development and Change Management

Classification: Full-Time, 40 hours, Exempt, Benefits Eligible

Schedule: hybrid 1-3 days/week in office

Anticipated Hiring Range: $115,000 - $130,000

The Organization

Community Partners offers expert guidance, essential services, and a strong dose of passion to help foster, launch, and grow creative solutions to community challenges. For almost 30 years, hundreds of individuals, groups, foundations, and other institutions have worked with Community Partners to create new nonprofit projects, establish coalitions, and manage major philanthropic initiatives to benefit the region.

Across all program areas, Community Partners works toward our organizational vision: A vibrant society in which individuals and institutions use knowledge, resources, and relationships to build equitable, democratic, and thriving communities.

Our work includes:

Intermediary Programs

We help foundations, corporations, government agencies and other institutions achieve greater impact.

Fiscal Sponsorship

We provide the structure, finance and administrative services, expert counsel that help nonprofit leaders succeed.

Knowledge Sharing

We offer workshops, reports, speaking engagements and a range of publications to help strengthen the field.

Community Partners today works with upwards of 180 projects and initiatives and manages roughly $90 million in revenues annually. Our work spans the fields of civic engagement, arts and culture, education, racial and social justice, health, public policy, social services, and youth. To learn more, please visit us at www.CommunityPartners.org.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Senior Director of Organizational Development and Change Management, the Assistant Director of Human Resources oversees the day-to-day functions of the People and Culture (Human Resources) department for a national nonprofit with approximately 700 employees. This role partners with the Senior Director to deliver consistent, compliant, and equitable HR services across the organization, and takes a hands-on approach to lead and execute key programs including benefits administration, employee relations, talent processes, policy and compliance, and HR operations. The Assistant Director builds strong relationships with leaders and staff, supports continuous improvement, and helps advance an inclusive, mission-driven culture.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day activities for core all human resources functions, ensuring timely, high-quality service delivery and a consistent employee experience across the organization. Serves as functional lead across HR disciplines, directly supervising the HR Manager and Benefits Specialist II.
• Directly supervises and develops HR team members; sets priorities, assigns work, and ensures accountability and growth.
• Collaborate with department leadership to develop, implement, and maintain people policies, procedures, and practices that reflect organizational values, promote equity, and meet compliance requirements (federal, state, and local).
• Lead human resources operations; partner with Senior Director to support HR continuous improvement projects.
• Support manager capability and engagement by contributing to training, toolkits, communications, and change management related to people processes.
• Serve as a human resources compliance subject matter expert for the organization, ensuring policies and practices comply with applicable provisions of federal, state and local labor laws in a manner that keeps at the forefront the social causes spearheaded by Community Partners and the directors of fiscally sponsored projects
• Identify and mitigate employee‑related risk; partner with legal counsel and insurers on complex matters as needed.
• Manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion; ensure accurate documentation and records retention. Serve as HR point of contact for any compliance audits.
• Lead and serve as an organizational expert for benefits and leave administration (including state and federal leave programs, EDD-related programs, ADA accommodations, and worker’s compensation) and ensure consistent practices, documentation, and communication in partnership with benefits/leave vendors or internal specialists. Manage complex benefits issues, coordinating with carriers, brokers, and technology partners to ensure seamless implementation and rate validation.
• Plan and execute organization‑wide open enrollment for 400+ employees. Develop and update benefits educational materials, communication, and system configurations.
• Oversee administration of the 403(b) plan, including employee opt‑outs, deferral changes, funding submissions, supplemental payments, and employer match audits. Co‑lead the annual 403(b) audit with the Senior Director, including report preparation and reconciliation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 7 years of HR experience, including progressive supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying employment laws and regulations (e.g., wage and hour, anti-discrimination/harassment, leaves of absence, ADA accommodations).
• Experience supporting a multi-site and/or hybrid workforce with consistent HR practices. Collaboration and relationship management across diverse teams and geographies.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems, HR operations workflows, and reporting/analytics (advanced Excel preferred).
• Ability to demonstrate exceptional client service to the needs and opportunities presented by a diverse range of independent thinkers and social entrepreneurs
• Sound judgment, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Clear written and verbal communication; ability to simplify complex topics.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging principles and practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

• HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP).
• Experience in the nonprofit sector and/or mission-driven organizations.
• Experience supporting multiple states and partnering with outside counsel on employment matters.
• Analytical and process-improvement mindset; comfort using data to identify trends and recommend action.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

Work Environment and Physical Demands: This role is primarily performed in a professional office environment and/or remote setting. Community Partners is a hybrid work environment, and this role would be expected to be in the office one - two days per week. The position routinely uses standard office equipment and requires the ability to sit for extended periods, communicate effectively, and occasionally lift or move materials up to 25 pounds.

Travel: Occasional travel may be required for regional or national meetings, trainings, and in-person employee support.

Compensation and Benefits: Salary is commensurate with experience. The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The organization is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process.

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled; however, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications are received.

A Live Scan (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position.