About the Company A nonprofit organization is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to support its workforce and HR operations across multiple states.
About the Role The HR Manager will oversee a broad range of human resources functions in a fully remote, contract-to-hire position. The role combines hands-on HR administration with process improvement, supporting payroll, leave management, employee relations, recruiting, compliance, and employee engagement.
Working closely with employees, managers, and leadership, the HR Manager will help ensure HR policies and procedures are applied consistently, maintain compliance with employment regulations, and improve processes as organizational needs evolve.
Key Responsibilities
Manage payroll processing to ensure accuracy, timely payment, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Coordinate payroll audits, reporting, and reconciliations, and respond to payroll-related inquiries.
Administer FMLA, ADA, workers’ compensation, paid leave, and other absence programs.
Guide employees and managers through leave processes, maintain accurate records, and coordinate with third-party leave administrators as needed.
Oversee daily HR operations, employee support, HR documentation, and personnel records.
Assist with employee onboarding and offboarding, policy administration, and compliance initiatives.
Partner with hiring managers to coordinate job postings, candidate screening, interviews, offers, and other recruiting activities.
Support workforce planning, hiring initiatives, and a positive candidate experience.
Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, workflows, procedures, and operational efficiency.
Support HR initiatives, system implementations, organizational projects, employee engagement, and retention efforts.
Maintain compliance with employment laws across multiple states and monitor regulatory changes that may require policy updates.
Assist with employee relations matters, HR policy interpretation, and applicable nonprofit and employment-related requirements.
Required Qualifications
At least five years of progressive human resources experience.
Strong experience in payroll processing and leave administration.
Knowledge of multi-state employment laws and HR compliance.
Experience supporting recruiting and talent acquisition.
Proficiency with HR information systems (HRIS) and payroll systems.
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities while balancing day-to-day HR responsibilities with broader initiatives.
Preferred Qualifications / Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
Experience working within a nonprofit organization.
HR certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR.
Experience leading HR process improvement initiatives and special projects.
A collaborative, employee-focused approach and the ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on HR execution.
Location and Work Arrangement
Fully remote.
Contract-to-hire employment arrangement, with the potential to transition to a permanent position.
Salary & Benefits
Contract pay rate: $36–$40 per hour.
Permanent salary: $80,000–$85,000 annually.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an employee assistance program (EAP), commuter benefits, and a 401(k) plan. Employees can choose coverage options based on their individual needs. Available paid leave may include paid sick leave where required by law, other legally required paid leave, and holiday pay subject to eligibility criteria.
Equal Opportunity / EEO The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and security clearance requirements, including the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Candidate privacy information explaining how applicant information will be used is available through the employer’s Candidate Privacy Information Statement.
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