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HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

JOB SUMMARY: The Human Resources Manager is responsible for managing and administering Human Resources activities for CHC staff and Fellows, to include benefits administration, staffing and recruiting, performance management, organizational development, employee relations, legal compliance and policy development. This individual will also administer payroll and payroll related activities. The Human Resources Manager must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills, and interpersonal and coaching skills, including the ability to resolve disputes and maintain strict confidentiality. S/he must be able to work with minimal supervision and handle sensitive information. MS Office, including Outlook, Word and Excel required along with a belief in CHC mission and concern about poverty and hunger issues. Knowledge of HR “best practices” required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Research, implement and administer benefits, including medical/dental, 401k, Life & Disability, Flex Spending, Educational Reimbursement, and SmartBenefits (WMATA).
• Manage COBRA and HIPAA notices and COBRA payments through third party administrator.
• Develop and write job descriptions and postings, policies and procedures, and manuals/handbooks.
• Research, monitor and recommend salary bands and complete salary surveys. Recruit, screen, and interview employees and Fellows, negotiate offers and prepare offer letters.
• Develop and implement new hire and Fellow orientations.
• Conduct annual employee handbook review.
• Plan, coordinate and implement training and development opportunities for staff.
• Manage the administration of the performance appraisal system.
• Handle human relations matters using facilitation and collaboration skills.
• Administer payroll and track accumulated and used leave time, overtime of nonexempt employees, and Premium Only Plan deductions.
• Manage timesheets and time benefit reporting on paystubs.
• Ensure compliance with federal and local laws, HR poster requirements, and personnel file management.
• Act as liaison with attorneys, consultants and brokers on HR issues.
• Maintain contracts and relationships with temporary staffing firms, coordinate the use of temporary employees and negotiate rates.
• Process workers’ compensation and unemployment insurance claims.
• Conduct exit interviews.
• Respond to employment verification requests on behalf of former staff. Attend weekly all-staff meetings.
• Other miscellaneous HR functions, as needed.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: An equivalent amount of training, education and experience will be considered.

• BA/BS in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related discipline; Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum 5-7 years job-related prior experience.
• PHR or SPHR certification highly desirable.
• Non-profit experience preferred.
• Experience with the HR complexities resulting from a geographically dispersed staff (domestic and international) preferred.

TO APPLY: Submit cover letter, resume and salary history for the last 3 years to: HRM@hungercenter.org

The Congressional Hunger Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.