Human Resources Manager
People & HR
New York County, NY, USA · Brooklyn, NY, USA
USD 95k-110k / year
Posted on Sep 1, 2026
Description
Key Responsibilities
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Human Resources professional to play a key role within a mission-driven Jewish nonprofit organization dedicated to serving its community. Reporting to senior HR leadership, the Human Resources Manager will provide both strategic and hands-on support across a diverse workforce, helping to strengthen employee engagement, ensure compliance, and foster a positive workplace culture. The ideal candidate will bring strong employee relations expertise, sound judgment, and a collaborative approach to supporting leaders and employees throughout the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a trusted HR partner to managers and employees, providing guidance on employee relations, performance management, workplace concerns, and HR policies.
- Support the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, development, performance management, and separation processes.
- Conduct and support employee relations investigations, ensuring timely, fair, and compliant resolutions.
- Coach managers on performance improvement, corrective action, employee development, and conflict resolution.
- Coordinate and oversee performance review processes, including goal setting and employee development planning.
- Maintain compliance with federal, state, local, and applicable funding-source regulations.
- Ensure accuracy and integrity of personnel records, HRIS data, I-9 documentation, background checks, and other employment records.
- Assist in the development, implementation, and interpretation of HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Support employee engagement, retention, wellness, and culture-building initiatives.
- Utilize HRIS systems and reporting tools to track workforce data, generate reports, and provide HR analytics to leadership.
- Partner with organizational leaders on workforce planning, organizational development, and talent management initiatives.
- Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, documentation, and operational efficiency.
Qualifications & Experience
Required Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of five years of progressive human resources experience.
- Strong knowledge of employment laws, HR compliance requirements, and human resources best practices.
- Experience managing employee relations matters, investigations, performance management, and policy interpretation.
- Proficiency with HRIS platforms and Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
- PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification.
- Experience within a nonprofit, social services, healthcare, or community-based organization.
- Experience supporting diverse employee populations in a multi-program environment.
Key Competencies & Attributes
- Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
- Exceptional judgment, discretion, and professionalism.
- Ability to navigate sensitive and confidential matters with integrity.
- Effective conflict resolution and mediation capabilities.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Analytical thinking with the ability to interpret policies and employment regulations.
- Commitment to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and collaborative workplace.
- Ability to balance strategic priorities with day-to-day operational responsibilities.
- Adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced environment.
Work Environment & Benefits
- Full-time, onsite position based in Brooklyn, New York.
- Collaborative, mission-driven workplace dedicated to serving the community.
- Opportunity to work alongside experienced leaders and contribute to organizational growth and employee success.
- Competitive annual salary of $95,000–$110,000, commensurate with experience.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Generous paid time off.
- On-site employee parking.
- Professional environment focused on teamwork, service, and continuous improvement.