Nonprofit
Published 12/15/25 1:31PM

Volunteer Temporary HR Director

Remote, Volunteer can be anywhere in the world
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    This is a temporary position for 3 months with a guaranteed spot as a HR Coordinator after position
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    1
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+

    Description

    Noah Career Coaching

    Remote (U.S. Based Preferred)

    Volunteer | Temporary Assignment (3–6 Months)

    About Noah Career Coaching

    Noah Career Coaching is a growing nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals build career readiness, confidence, and long-term success through coaching, education, and workforce development programs. We are a volunteer-driven organization committed to ethical leadership, equity, and professional growth.

    Position Overview

    We are seeking a Volunteer Temporary HR Director to provide strategic and operational human resources leadership during a period of organizational growth. This role is ideal for an experienced HR professional who wants to give back, gain nonprofit leadership experience, or support workforce-development initiatives.

    The Temporary HR Director will oversee HR operations, support volunteer management, ensure compliance, and help build sustainable HR systems for the organization.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Lead and oversee all Human Resources functions for a remote volunteer workforce
    • Supervise HR team members, coordinators, and interns
    • Develop and maintain HR policies, procedures, and documentation
    • Oversee volunteer onboarding, offboarding, and record-keeping
    • Ensure compliance with nonprofit HR best practices and applicable labor laws
    • Advise executive leadership on HR strategy, organizational structure, and risk management
    • Support performance management, conflict resolution, and volunteer relations
    • Assist with recruitment strategies for volunteers and interns
    • Help establish long-term HR infrastructure for sustainability

    Qualifications

    • Prior experience in Human Resources leadership (HR Director, HR Manager, Senior HR Generalist, or similar)
    • Knowledge of HR compliance, employment practices, and volunteer management
    • Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills
    • Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment
    • Passion for nonprofit work, workforce development, and community impact
    • HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR) preferred but not required

    Time Commitment

    • Approximately 5–10 hours per week
    • Flexible scheduling
    • Temporary assignment of 3–6 months, with potential extension based on organizational needs

    What You’ll Gain

    • Executive-level nonprofit leadership experience
    • Opportunity to shape HR systems from the ground up
    • Professional references and letters of verification upon completion
    • Meaningful impact supporting career readiness and workforce development initiatives
    • Collaboration with a mission-driven, nationwide volunteer team

    Location

    Remote
    Volunteer can be anywhere in the world
    Associated Location
    Cleveland, OH, USA

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