Senior HR Manager 2025

Summary

Data & Society is an independent nonprofit research organization, studying the social implications of data-centric technologies and automation. We recognize that the same innovative technologies that may benefit society can also be abused to invade privacy, provide new tools of discrimination, foreclose opportunity, and harm individuals and communities. Through original research and inclusive engagement, we work to ensure that empirical evidence and respect for human dignity guide how technology is developed and governed.

About the Senior HR Manager Role

We are seeking a Senior HR Manager who is responsible for all aspects of Human Resources and Organizational Culture, including people operations, recruitment, employee relations, employee professional development, building workplace culture, employment-related legal matters, equitable compensation and policy, and administrative compliance. This role manages the Human Resources team and reports to the Chief Operating Officer, who is responsible for HR, Finance, and Operations at Data and Society.

The Senior HR Manager is the champion for the employee experience where an employee can grow in their career, feel a high sense of equity and belonging, and understand the impact they make at Data and Society. This position will be tasked with developing, supervising, and managing programs to foster an environment where employees can thrive. The Senior HR Manager will also play a key role in helping drive performance and engagement across the organization.

The Senior HR Manager will have substantial expertise in all facets of staff-facing HR and organizational administration, and familiarity with multi-state labor laws . They will have held increasingly senior roles in human resources teams and will have had experience managing a team and providing guidance, support, and professional development to team members. In this role, the Senior HR Manager will manage HR vendors and consultants as needed. The Senior HR Manager models equitable management practices and enacts our values of integrity, equity, and creativity.

Responsibilities

Human Resources

• Lead all people operations and processes including compensation reviews and planning, benefits and payroll administration, employment law and regulatory compliance, and The Look Back Look Forward review program as well as our HRIS that supports our Look Back Look Forward program.
• Provide HR expertise and advice to leadership and managers on a range of issues, including employee relations, labor laws, and HR best practices.
• Advise on key people, culture, and equity issues.
• Manage the PEO including assessing capabilities, service levels, and, where appropriate, make recommendations for supplemental/standalone resources to support organizational needs.
• Oversee recruitment process including defining and implementing strategies to attract, hire, and retain top talent with a strong emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Manage employee relations, including investigations and dispute resolution in line with legislation and company policy. Work with external legal counsel as needed to resolve employment and workforce compliance issues.
• Manage or delegate management of HR consultants.
• Review and manage an equitable compensation policy.
  
  

Building Workplace Culture

• Contribute to the development of a healthy, connected, and intentional workplace culture through multiple avenues:
• With the People and Culture Manager, this position will oversee all professional development activities across the organization and develop programs that promote staff engagement.
• Oversee coordination of team building and staff appreciation events with People and Culture Manager (e.g., retreats, social events, and group activities);
• Provide cultural stewardship by supporting leadership and staff to live our core values while achieving our organizational goals.
• Ensure fluid and transparent communication and information sharing about HR initiatives across all levels of the organization.
  
  

Team Management

• Manage a small HR team, building a positive, productive and equitable team culture.
• Develop and manage the annual Human Resources budget in collaboration with the Sr. Finance Manager.
• Qualifications
• 8 years of increasingly responsible roles in Human Resources.
• Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline is preferred.
• SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of U.S. state and federal laws and governmental compliance requirements and current principles and best practices of human resources management.
• Experience leading and managing small teams across remote work environments and developing direct reports to support their career advancement.
• Experience designing and implementing organization-wide projects in a multi-state environment.
• Expertise in all facets of a staff-facing HR role.
• Experience managing hiring and recruiting.
• Experience working with PEOs and administering HRIS systems and oversight of 3rd party vendors.
• Experience identifying and implementing training solutions to develop managerial capabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple time-sensitive projects simultaneously.
• Experience working in an academic or not-for-profit setting is preferred.
  
  

To apply, please submit the following items:

• A cover letter explaining your interest in this role, and why you would be a good fit for this position.
• Your resume/CV is required.
  
  

Practical Considerations

• This is currently a full-time, remote position in the Human Resources department with an expected start date in April 2025. Data & Society is based in New York City, and will, for the foreseeable future, operate as a remote-first organization. This role will likely involve onsite components in the future.
• The salary range for this role is $110-$125k. This salary offer will include a generous benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance and access to a range of opt-in products and services including additional insurance and 401k management as well as paid time off and paid federal holidays.
• You must be eligible to work in the United States; we are unable to sponsor visas.
  
  

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Please feel free to contact us at jobs@datasociety.net should you have any questions about the position. Questions about the opportunity or process will not reflect negatively on your application.