Human Resources Manager

Overview About The Geneva Foundation The Geneva Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit established in 1993 with the purpose to ensure optimal health for service members and the communities they serve. This purpose is accomplished through our mission to advance military medicine through research, development, and education. Our culture is living our core values that focus on a higher purpose. Geneva serves a diverse population and is committed to making diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging a central focus of the employee experience. As a leader in military medical research, we develop critical lifesaving solutions for the global community – and build rewarding careers for our employees. Benefits Our benefits package includes financial rewards that are a significant part of the employee's total rewards compensation package. Geneva's highly competitive benefits include medical, dental, and vision healthcare, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings account, with employer contribution. Coverage is provided for employees and family members including domestic partners. Short-and long-term disability, Employee Assistance Program, Life & ADD insurance, 403b retirement plan with generous employer match, flexible leave options, 11 paid holidays per year, and up to 4 weeks of paid time off in a rolling year. Employees may qualify for PSLF as Geneva is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Full time positions come with all benefits. Part time and intermittent positions may vary. About The Position The Geneva Foundation is seeking a Human Resources Manager to assist the People Operations Director with developing and maintaining activities related to all phases of the employee life cycle. In this role, the HR Manager will be responsible for executing the strategic initiatives of the business unit along with supporting our locations across the United States. We are looking for an innovator and an out-of-the box thinker to challenge traditional ways in the interest of continuous improvement and top-tier performance. As we continue our growth trajectory, we are searching for someone to further build the capability and scalability of the organization. This position focuses on delivering an exceptional employee experience, cross collaboration within the organization, and commitment to making Geneva the best place to work. This is a fully remote position, with the requirement to travel at least 10%. Salary Range Salaries are determined based on several factors including external market data, internal equity, and the candidate’s related knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position. Responsibilities Management Responsibilities: Present and recommend to management new or to improve existing human resources policies, standard practices and procedures Advise management appropriate resolutions to employee relations issues Assist in the development and implementation of HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall organizational strategy Research, investigate and accurately diagnose organization issues by collecting/reviewing data and interviewing employees Collaborate with programmatic teams to manage employee relations by addressing demands, grievances or other issues Administer classification programs, which includes classifying and reclassifying positions, and writing job descriptions Monitor unemployment claims and participate in the appeal process Monitor performance appraisal program Monitor workers’ compensation claims and coordinate work with injured employee Participate in new employee orientation and exit interviews Maintain knowledge of industry trends and employment legislation Build positive and productive working relationships with managers, employees, and colleagues  Coach and instruct hiring managers and supervisors with staffing related questions, processes, and compliance Responsibilities: The HR Manager partners closely with the POps Director and other leaders to develop and implement human capital initiatives that contribute significantly to the most critical organizational results. The primary areas of human capital focus on compliance, talent management, organizational effectiveness, employee retention (driving down the attrition), employee outreach & engagement, workforce planning and forecasting, development of employees that increases the capability of our workforce, and internal talent mobility. The position will support the planning, design, development, and evaluation of human resource-related initiatives that support organizational strategic goals including: Compensation and Benefits – support the compensation and benefits analysis process Regulatory Compliance – ensure activities are compliant with all state and federal employment laws and regulations Learning and Development – manage and provide key stakeholder support through individual growth and training Systems – administration of HCM (Workday) Talent Acquisition & Retention – support the acquisition and retention of the best talent in the industry. Provide guidance on recruitment activities, new hire orientation, succession planning, salary planning, training and development, EEO, employee benefits, health and safety programs to ensure positive employee relations in keeping with organizational objectives Performance Management – support the execution of annual objectives, performance review processes, and identifying & addressing performance issues Coaching – lead skills’-based trainings and other organizational trainings, as needed. Assist staff in identifying performance goals. Coach staff and managers on the performance management process. Serve as a trusted resource and advisor In-Processing and Credentialing - manage and facilitate the security clearance process regarding in-processing and credentialing at assigned military treatment facilities (MTFs) and federal laboratories Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field required. Master's degree preferred. Excellent Customer Service Skills are required Works with the highest levels of accountability, integrity, and ethics 5+ years of progressive experience in Human Resources or related role Experience working in government contracting industry Must be organized, attentive to detail, and possess a positive, optimistic, respectful, and professional demeanor Understanding and wide application of technical HR principles, theories and concepts, as well as HR best practices Foundational knowledge of DEIB, Benefits and Compensation, Learning and Development, HR Systems and Operations, and HR Analytics to help drive decisions Experience coaching managers on effectively/proactively addressing employee relations issues (e.g. performance management, progressive discipline, etc.) Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build credible relationships across the organization and act as a trusted advisor to internal customers Demonstrated ability to successfully lead projects through full life cycle (design, develop, implement) and deliver impactful results Proficiency with Microsoft office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) Ability to be flexible with changing priorities and available to interact with employees, clients and sponsors of all levels Ability to exercise independent judgment in fast-paced, high-pressured environment with strict deadlines and to manage multiple projects