Manager, Human Resources

Job Title: Manager, Human Resources

Reports to: VP, Finance and Administration

Salary range: $91,500 - $103,900

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Location: Remote eligible

JOB SUMMARY

The International Economic Development Council (IEDC), the largest membership organization of its kind for economic development professionals, is seeking a Human Resources Manager to lead the daily operations of the Human Resources (HR) function and be responsible for implementing and maintaining HR strategies that align with the organization’s mission and goals. This position oversees all core HR areas including talent acquisition, employee engagement, compliance, and benefits, while supervising an HR team member.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS & KEY OUTCOMES

The HR Manager leads and manages day-to-day HR operations, ensuring effective execution of employee lifecycle processes. They provide strategic and hands-on HR support to leadership, managers, and staff and implement and maintain HR policies, programs, and procedures that align with organizational goals and local/state/federal regulations. The HR Manager supports organizational development and talent strategies.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Manage daily HR operations and supervise HR staff. Develop, implement, and enhance policies, procedures, training materials, and systems.
• Promoting a positive and inclusive workplace culture and serve as primary resource for employee relations concerns, investigations, and conflict resolution.
• Ensure HR practices and trainings align with legal requirements, including labor laws and company policies.
• Manage HR Reporting and associated metrics.
• Support the design and implementation of development training programs to enhance employee skills and productivity.
• Create environment where staff realize their highest potential
• Collaborate with managers to identify training needs and evaluate program effectiveness.
• Administer employee benefit programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and leave policies.
• Consult with senior leadership on compensation related matters.
• Oversee management of full-cycle recruiting processes, including job postings, resume screening, interviewing, and selection.
• Collaborate with leadership on workforce planning and talent pipeline development.
• Facilitate smooth onboarding and offboarding, inclusive of orientation, training and associated practices.
• Oversee performance management process, including goal setting and performance evaluations.
• Monitor compliance risks and proactively recommend changes to policies and procedures to mitigate organizational risk.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & CREDENTIALS

Required qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field
• At least five years of HR experience, preferably in a Generalist or Manager role

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong relationship building skills, with a deep understanding of Human Resources practices, including employment law, organizational development, conflict resolution, compliance management and compensation guidance
• Superior organizational, administrative, and time management skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• A collaborative and innovative mindset
• Ability to effectively supervise an HR Coordinator
• Ability to manage multiple projects at a time, independently and with supervision
• High discretion with the ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information
• High integrity and accountability
• Proficiency in cloud-based Microsoft 365, including Microsoft Teams and SharePoint, Zoom, and association management software
• Commitment to the mission and values of IEDC

COMPENTENCIES

Core Competencies

• Accountability
• Adaptability
• Collaboration & Teamwork
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Diplomacy & Confidentiality
• Member & Stakeholder Engagement
• Outcomes & Solutions Oriented
• Program & Project Management
• Technical Expertise & Credibility
• Values & Prioritizes Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)

Leadership Competencies

• Budgeting and Financial Stewardship
• Decisiveness
• Drives Staff Development & Engagement
• Managing for Performance
• Visionary Leadership

SALARY & BENEFITS

The expected salary for this position is between $91,500 - $103,900 based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and additional considerations.

IEDC has a generous benefits program that includes health, dental, vision, term life, and disability insurance, plus sick and annual leave, federally recognized holidays, a cell phone benefit, a 401(k) plan, and an annual professional development stipend.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position is eligible for remote work within the United States. Candidates within commuting distance of Washington, DC are considered local and have the option to work from IEDC’s offices. If not located within commuting distance of our Washington, DC office, candidates must be located in the United States, have reliable access to dedicated high-quality internet service, and be willing to accommodate an Eastern U.S. schedule of operations. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

In addition, this position requires:

• Occasional weekend and evening work
• Some overnight, out-of-town travel (10-15%)
• Occasional travel to the IEDC office

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to occasionally talk, hear, stoop, bend, kneel, frequently sit for extended periods of time; and continuously operate a computer and use manual dexterity for tasks such as keyboarding. The job requires occasional sedentary physical effort of lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying objects weighing up to 25 lbs. The mental demands of the job include continuous comprehension, organizing and reading and writing; frequently engage in reasoning, decision making, and interpreting and analyzing data; and occasionally requires resilience.

International Economic Development Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer who encourages applications from women, people of color and other members of underrepresented groups who will contribute to the diversity of its staff.

ABOUT IEDC

IEDC is a non-profit, non-partisan membership organization that, for nearly 100 years, has been helping economic developers around the world facilitate economic well-being in their communities. It is the largest organization of its kind supporting this profession.

TO APPLY

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to careers@iedc.org. Applications submitted without cover letters will not be considered.