People and Culture (HR) Manager

People and Culture (HR) Manager - New England

Reports To: Executive Director. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Salary and Hours: $32.24-$34.64/hour. Position is part-time, 32 hours per week. Paid time off includes 3 weeks vacation, increasing to 4 weeks after two years tenure, 8 personal days and 13 paid holidays/year. Health benefits. Parental, family and medical Leave. Sabbatical after 5 years. Monthly Home Office Stipend. Mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate. Retirement plan.

Geography: The People and Culture Manager must reside in our service area of New England and New York.

About The Cooperative Development Institute (CDI)

The Cooperative Development Institute (CDI, www.cdi.coop) is the Northeast’s Center for cooperative business education, training, and technical assistance. CDI was founded in 1994 by cooperative leaders across industry sectors to build a cooperative economy in the Northeast.

Our mission is to work with people in the Northeast to create cooperative businesses, housing and networks that grow a prosperous, equitable economy. We envision a democratically-owned and just economy where everyone can fulfill their needs and aspirations. CDI works to support, advise, and provide technical assistance to all sorts of cooperatives in the Northeast. See our website (cdi.coop) for more!

CDI is a virtually based 501(c)3 non-profit. CDI employees enjoy their jobs and appreciate the flexibility of working from home, the commitment to continuous learning, and the interesting and varied work. Because our organization is transparent, accountable, and participatory, our staff's ideas and opinions count. We are committed to maintaining this as a priority.

General Statement of Duties

The People and Culture (HR) Manager manages the overall provision of HR services. The P&C Manager partners with management in the development and implementation of capacity building strategies, organizational design and development. They implement policies, and programs that serve the interest of employees and the organization. They support management in employee recruitment, onboarding, retention, staff development and employee relations. They maintain the HRIS and administer employee benefit plans. The P&C Manager implements and administers programs that support CDI’s values, employee wellness, satisfaction and commitment to DEIJ.

Examples of duties:

Recruitment and Onboarding

• Partner with management in organizational design and development
• Maintain library of job descriptions
• Provide support to hiring committees from job development to recruitment and onboarding
• Administer hiring and termination processes, ensuring compliance with Federal law and organizational priorities

Compliance/Communication/Training

• Ensure the organization is in compliance with all Federal, State, and other HR-related laws
• Keep abreast of regulatory and legal changes to inform management, revise resource materials and conduct trainings about impact of changes
• Review and maintain Orientation Handbook and Employee Handbook
• Consult and advise program leads
• Field questions from staff

Compensation and Benefits

• Human Resources Information System
  • Serve as system administrator
  • Administer system access
  • Maintain employee files in accordance with applicable laws and regulations
• Employee benefits:
  • Administer enrollments, terminations and changes
  • Review, maintain and investigate health care and ancillary benefit opportunities
  • Manage and administer benefit renewal processes
  • Maintain employee benefit reference materials
  • Field requests for information
  • FSA/HSA admin and compliance
  • COBRA admin and compliance
• Compensation:
  • Leads Compensation and Benefits Committee’s annual review of CDI’s compensation and benefits programs; formulate recommendations based on benchmarks and surveys
  • Implement changes in employee compensation
• Provide continuous education and support to staff on employee benefits programs and plans

Staff Development

• Develop and implement performance management systems
• Coach supervisors on developing staff work plans and conducting constructive reviews
• Partner with management to develop and implement professional development programs and resources
• Partner with management to develop core competencies for each position
• Provide counseling to employees as needed

Organizational Culture

• Lead or coordinate programs that drive and support organizational culture including but not limited to organizational values and DEIJ initiatives

Position Requirements:

• Knowledge and experience in employment law (Northeast states), compensation and benefits, staff recruitment, retention and engagement, and professional development
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written)
• Outstanding interpersonal relationship building and employee coaching skills
• Demonstrated ability to be a resource and thought partner to the leadership team
• Excellent computer skills and comfort with technology
• Ability to work well both in a team and independently

Qualifications and characteristics:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Human Resources,

Business, or Organization Development

• Minimum 5 years of progressive leadership experience in Human Resources positions
• Specialized training in employment law, compensation, employee relations, and professional development preferred
• SHRM certification preferred
• ADP experience a plus
• Must reside in the service (New England and New York)

In accordance with Federal law, this institution is prohibited from discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. CDI is an equal opportunity employer and service provider.

We promote economic prosperity for all through our work with our clients, our hiring practices, and our vigorous commitment to cooperative principles. We strive daily to acknowledge and eliminate all forms of oppression. By examining bias within ourselves and our organization, we work mindfully to make our board and staff more inclusive. We actively fight against racism, classism, gender inequality and all efforts to marginalize anyone. The nature of our work engages us directly with the working poor, the educationally disadvantaged, the elderly, immigrants and refugees. It is our goal to see all of our clients prosper within the cooperative movement.

We welcome applicants from underrepresented identities, and those who have a commitment and track record of bringing an inclusive and equitable approach to their work.

Please submit a cover letter and resume. Three references will be required upon hire. This position will be posted until filled.

Apply at our website. No phone calls please.