Human Resources Manager

WHO We Are:
Self-Help started in 1980 with a focus on economic inequality especially in communities that have faced systemic barriers in building wealth. At the core of what Self-Help does is a drive to create and protect ownership and economic opportunity. In other words, we’re committed to economic justice! Economic Justice means that all communities have the basic infrastructure they need to thrive, from high quality schools to grocery stores selling fresh foods resources that support opportunity at a neighborhood level regardless of demographics, income, or wealth. Since our founding, we’ve constantly sought to find new ways to pursue greater economic justice: from providing fair and affordable loans, to working with partners to demand that lawmakers change unjust policies.

We are seeking a Human Resources Manager to join our team!

The HR Manager collaborates with the Regional HR Manager to support staff and management within their region. This role involves managing a wide range of HR functions, including employee engagement, performance management, policy compliance, and talent management. The HR Manager fosters a positive workplace culture, helps with onboarding and employee relations, and ensures smooth operations throughout the employee life cycle. Strong relationship-building and adaptability to changes in practices and policies are key to success in this role.

• WHAT You'll DO:
  Serve as the main point of contact for staff and managers, providing guidance on employee engagement, performance management, job descriptions, and organizational development. Support onboarding, policy communication, and compliance with HR regulations.
• Foster positive relationships across teams, manage new hire orientations, oversee offboarding processes, and address employee relations matters. Support performance reviews and assist with job descriptions and role requisitions.
• Manage HRIS onboarding, track new hire paperwork, ensure I-9 and work authorization compliance, and oversee staff status changes. Organize employee appreciation events and maintain compliance with labor posting requirements.
• Participate in special projects, support diversity initiatives, and contribute to the development of junior HR staff as needed.

WHAT You’ll NEED:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field OR equivalent related experience.
  4 years’ of experience in Progressive complex and broad-based Human Resources experience to include: Employee relations, performance management, or similar experience.
• Demonstrated ability to build trusting and credible relationships with staff and managers.
• Demonstrated success in handling employee relations matters.
• Ability to use good judgment and decision making skills independently in order to solve problems.
• Experience in coaching and training staff and managers.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and security of data while ensuring compliance with federal and state employment laws.
• Knowledge of employment laws.
• Strong technical aptitude. Proficiency in using a computer and MS Office software including MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook. Experience with HRIS systems a plus.
• Active listening skills, excellent reading comprehension and writing skills, and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management and organization skills.
• Strong customer service approach and ability and willingness to take ownership for solving problems.
• Strong commitment to our mission – creating economic opportunity for traditionally underserved communities.
• Preference for working in organizations that place priority on teamwork and collaboration.
• Ability and willingness to travel and work beyond normal work hours, as needed.
• Ability to demonstrate Self-Help's Core Values:
  • Mission Before Self
  • Service With Excellence
  • Embracing & Promoting Change
  • Results Not Credit
  • Diversity as a Strength
  • Financial Sustainability for Mission Impact

If you are interested in who we are and what we do; have a strong desire to work in an organization that places a high priority on teamwork and collaboration; and are interested in working to help create economic opportunity for all – THIS is the place for you! Click the “apply now” button to apply!

Compensation:
Competitive nonprofit compensation, based on experience, plus a generous benefits package. Compensation ranges for each position are based on local market rates and will be determined by geography, role, and experience. Salary range for Chicago, IL: $66,400 - $99,600

Self-Help is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons, regardless of race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression (including transgender status), age, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, class or family status.