Human Resources Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: Full Time Range $75,000 to $85,000

About Us

NDRI-USA is a mission-driven, not-for-profit research organization dedicated to improving public health and quality of life through innovative, high-impact research and collaboration. Our work addresses real-world challenges, informs policy, and drives meaningful change in the communities we serve.

We foster an interdisciplinary environment where curiosity, innovation, and purpose come together empowering our team to do their best work while making a lasting difference.

Why Join Us?

• Make a meaningful impact in a mission-driven organization
• Shape and influence organizational culture at a strategic level
• Collaborate with passionate, purpose-oriented professionals
• Opportunity to build and modernize HR practices
• Flexible work structure (full-time or part-time)

The Opportunity

Were looking for a dynamic Human Resources Manager who is both strategic and hands-on. In this role, youll be a key partner to leadership, helping to build a thriving workplace culture while ensuring our people practices align with our mission and growth.

Youll lead all aspects of HR from talent acquisition to employee engagement while serving as a trusted advisor to staff and leadership alike.

What Youll Do

Strategic Leadership & Culture

• Partner with leadership to develop and execute HR strategies aligned with organizational goals
• Champion a positive and high-performing workplace culture
• Serve as a trusted advisor on employee relations, organizational development, and change management

Talent & Employee Experience

• Lead full-cycle recruitment to attract mission-aligned talent
• Design and enhance onboarding experiences that set employees up for success
• Develop engagement and retention initiatives that support employee satisfaction

(This role is an opportunity to do more than manage HR its a chance to shape the employee experience and help drive a mission that truly matters)

Performance & Development

• Implement and manage performance management systems
• Create training and professional development programs
• Identify growth opportunities that align employee goals with organizational needs

Compliance & HR Operations

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
• Maintain and update HR policies and procedures
• Stay current on HR trends, regulations, and best practices

Compensation, Benefits & Administration

• Oversee compensation and benefits programs to remain competitive
• Collaborate with brokers to evaluate and manage benefits and insurance plans
• Support payroll processing through accurate documentation
• Manage insurance renewals and related administrative processes

What You Bring

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in HR, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field (or Associates degree with 6+ years of relevant experience)
• 2+ years of HR experience (more is welcome we value depth of experience)
• Experience in a nonprofit or mission-driven environment preferred
• HR certification (or willingness to obtain within the first year)

Skills & Strengths

• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills
• Strategic thinker with the ability to execute tactically
• High emotional intelligence and cultural competency
• Experience with HR systems (BambooHR is a plus)
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities

What Sets You Apart

• You care deeply about people and organizational culture
• Youre proactive, adaptable, and solutions-oriented
• You thrive in environments where you can build, improve, and innovate
• Youre as comfortable in strategy discussions as you are rolling up your sleeves