International Rescue Committee · 1 week ago
HR Manager
Atlanta, GA USA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$75K/yr - $80K/yr
5+ years expThe International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a prominent humanitarian organization that addresses critical global crises. The HR Manager will oversee human resource activities, providing tactical and strategic support, while collaborating with the Leadership Team to ensure compliance with policies and local labor laws.
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Responsibilities
Provide support and drive progress of key bodies of work within a broad range of people management topics: • IRC Way: model, promote and uphold a culture of values as reflected in our code of conduct, The IRC Way: Standards for Professional Conduct – Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality
HR Knowledge: serve as a reliable source of HR policies, practices, and processes in response to employee and/or supervisor requests, ensuring compliance with internal and external standards and applicable labor laws, including state- and city-specific labor law. Support the development and refinement of key HR lifecycle processes as needed
Employee Relations: facilitate resolution of escalated issues related to basic employee welfare needs regarding benefits, payroll, HRIS, Leaves of Absence, and general employee questions
Employee Relations: lead intake, make recommendations, and support resolution of sensitive employee relations matters and workplace investigations
Labor Relations: lead the implementation of the collective bargaining agreement, ensure consistent application of its provisions, build and maintain constructive relationships with union representatives to support effective communication and collaboration
Employee Experience: lead initiatives that strengthen organizational culture, drive employee engagement, and ensure an inclusive workplace where all staff feel valued and respected
Talent Acquisition: oversee onboarding of new staff, with the goal to ensure new hire and orientation practices are implemented in accordance with IRC standards
Talent Management: participate in core talent activities as relevant and become proficient in delivering select training and development seminars; lead the development of a local talent-development strategy and oversee implementation
Employee Exits: monitor and intervene as necessary to ensure IRC standards are met for separation forms, exit paperwork, and exit surveys
HR Administration: Manage and maintain electronic office personnel records of employees and prepare paperwork with supporting documentation for all Workday transactions to include new hires, staff transfers, supervisory changes, separations, etc
Manage the background check procedures for staff, and independent contractors
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree, preferably in Human Resources or Business Administration; or equivalent experience
Minimum five (5) years progressively responsible Human Resources experience
Strong working knowledge of at least one human resources discipline including: employee relations, compensation and benefits, performance management, learning and development, organizational development, labor relations, etc
Prior experience leading workplace investigations and supporting the resolution of employee relations matters strongly required
Foundational knowledge of HR concepts, including Federal & State employment laws
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong learning agility: capable of adapting quickly to change and apply new information and skills to work duties
Self-motivated to plan, prioritize and problem solve independently
Ability to build and foster effective and positive working relationships with colleagues and maintain confidentiality to the highest degree
Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; experience in Workday and applicant tracking systems a plus
Manage and maintain electronic office personnel records of employees and prepare paperwork with supporting documentation for all Workday transactions to include new hires, staff transfers, supervisory changes, separations, etc
Preferred
PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred
Prior experience working in a unionized environment strongly preferred
Experience in a large, matrixed organization a plus
Facilitation, Change Management and/or Project Management experience a plus
Experience successfully working in a multicultural environment
Benefits
10 sick days
10 US holidays
20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure
Medical insurance starting at $163 per month
Dental starting at $6.50 per month
Vision starting at $5 per month
FSA for healthcare and commuter costs
A 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching
Disability & life insurance
Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles
Company
International Rescue Committee
IRC responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises & helps some of the most vulnerable people from harm to home.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.25MKey Investors
American Student AssistanceThe Pfizer FoundationU.S. Department of Agriculture
2024-03-25Grant· $0.5M
2021-11-30Grant
2021-10-07Grant· $0.75M
Leadership Team
David Miliband
President & CEO
Katherine Crowley
Associate Director, Global Corporate Partnerships
Recent News
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