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Job Description: Human Resources Manager - Employee Relations & Leave ManagementDistrict Council of Madison Society of St. Vincent de PaulMadison, WI APPLY HEREDescription Full-time Exempt | 40 hrs./week | $75,000 - $80,000 annually | Full-Time Benefits | Reports To: Sr. Human Resources Director | Location: Madison/Dane County (multi-site) If you feel fulfilled by giving back to our community, you can feel confident that St. Vincent de Paul is a great place to work! We are an organization dedicated to serving our community, and we are looking for a candidate who is passionate about our core values. Come work in a fun, rewarding, and compassionate environment! Job Summary In this full-time role, you will serve as the primary lead for employee relations, workplace investigations, and leave management across St. Vincent de Paul-Madison, while providing critical operational support to the Sr. Director of Human Resources. We are looking for a candidate who can assume day-to-day responsibility for complex HR matters while supporting the organization’s mission to serve neighbors in need with dignity and compassion. The HR Manager works across a complex nonprofit organization that includes manufacturing-style processing operations, retail stores, food pantry services, pharmacy services, and administrative/program departments, applying consistent HR practices while adapting to the unique needs of each environment. This position requires strong judgment, discretion, and the ability to balance compassion with accountability in a mission-driven nonprofit setting. What You’ll DoServe as the organization’s primary point of contact for employee relation mattersLead and independently manage workplace investigations, including concerns related to conduct, performance, policy violations, retaliation, and workplace conflictEnsure investigations are timely, fair, well-documented, and legally compliantAdvise managers on corrective action, documentation, performance management, and progressive disciplineEscalate high risk or sensitive matters and provide formal recommendations to the Sr. HR DirectorPrepare documentation, summaries, and recommendations for senior-level reviewMaintain confidentiality, sound judgment, and professionalism in all employee relation mattersIndependently administer FMLA, WFMLA, ADA accommodations, and other statutory or organizational leavesManage ADA interactive process and assess medical documentation and accommodation feasibilityTrack leave usage and ensure compliance with federal, state, and organizational requirementsInterpret and apply federal and Wisconsin employment laws to complex employee situationsProvide guidance to managers and employees regarding leave rights, responsibilities, and processesIdentify leave-related risks and recommend corrective or preventive actionsManage day-to-day HR operational decisions within approved policy and authoritySupport implementation, interpretation, and enforcement of HR policies and proceduresEnsure consistent application of policies across departments and locationsAssist with organizational risk mitigation related to attendance, performance, and compliancePartner with payroll and leadership to ensure accurate HR-related communication and documentationAct as the Senior HR Director’s designee on assigned HR mattersCollaborate closely with the Sr. HR Director to ensure alignment, consistency, and continuity of HR practicesServe as a trusted HR resource to managers while maintaining appropriate boundaries and escalation protocolsCollaborate in implementing effective strategies for attracting, sourcing, recruiting, and evaluating qualified job candidatesSupport recruiting efforts of store and department managers while maintaining a high standard for talentPartner with department and store managers to implement standardized onboarding and orientation programs that give new employees a sense of belonging and purpose, assimilate them into the community quickly, and set them up for long-term success with the organization.Ensure new employees are assimilated effectively, feel a sense of belonging, and are positioned for long-term successAssist in coordinating activities designed to promote and maintain a high level of employee morale, engagement and retention.In collaboration with the Sr. HR Director, develop and implement programs, practices, and policies that foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaceSupport an organizational culture grounded in respect, dignity, accountability, inclusion, and belongingParticipate in teamwork and collaboration by listening, fostering dialogue, and facilitating joint problem solvingDemonstrate cultural competence and inclusive practices across all interactionsOversee the employee Safeguarding Policy ensuring training enrollment, background checks, and ongoing trainingsAdhere to the Safeguarding Policy by ensuring timely completion of mandatory training, staying updated on relevant training modules, and undergoing the necessary background checks to maintain compliance.Maintain working knowledge of applicable human resources laws and regulationsEstablish themselves as a positive resource by maintaining a regular presence at each of the SVdP locationsBuild strong working relationships with employees, managers, and leaders across diverse operational environmentsAdapt HR practices to varied work settings including processing/manufacturing, retail, food pantry, pharmacy, and administrative departments This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time. What You Can BringA passion for the mission of SVdP and a commitment to achieving this agency’s objectivesBachelor’s degree in human resource management, business administration, or related field, or equivalent experienceMinimum of 5 years of progressive HR experience with significant focus on employee relations and leave administrationExperience working in an organization with widely varied staff positions for both nonexempt and exempt positions (i.e. production, retail, human services, administration)Demonstrated experience leading workplace investigations independentlyDemonstrated ability to analyze employee relations and leave trends and recommend proactive solutionsStrong working knowledge of FMLA, WFMLA, ADA, and employment law fundamentalsDemonstrate the ability to communicate and effectively interact with people across ranges of abilities, ethnicities, and racesDemonstrate the implementation of best practices as required by the SVdP Safeguarding policy when interacting with children and vulnerable adultsExperience supporting managers in complex employee situationsHR experience in a nonprofit, manufacturing, retail, or human services environmentExperience working in multi-site organizationsKnowledge of Wisconsin employment law and state-specific leave and wage considerationsAbility to handle confidential matters with discretion and professionalismFor the safety of the clients SVdP serves and as per the Safeguarding Policy, this position requires the successful completion of a criminal background check and references.Proficiency with HRIS platforms (e.g. Paylocity, ADP, UKG, Workday, etc.) and HR data trackingProficiency with Windows operating system, Microsoft Office products, Google applications, and a wide variety of HR applicationsStrong written documentation skills for investigations, corrective action, and compliance recordsAbility to listen effectively and address situations with a high level of emotional intelligence, solid judgment, and confidentialityAbility to effectively prioritize, work independently, work on many initiatives simultaneously, and demonstrate organizational skillsAbility to function independently and thrive within a fast-paced and sometimes ambiguous environmentStrong knowledge of human resources best practices (e.g., recruitment, development, and training; engagement; employee relations; performance management) and strong ability to assess the skills, abilities, knowledge, performance, and potential of employeesProven ability to maintain trust and credibility with employees at all levels in the organizationCollaborative work style with the ability to identify opportunities for improvement, develop strategies, influence decision-makers, and implement solutionsSelf-starter that enjoys both shaping strategic direction as well as doing hands-on tactical workStrong communication skills, including the ability to influence and relate to employees at all levels, write competently for different audiences, and effectively present to small or large groups What You’ll Love!Working in a mission driven environment where your efforts make a differenceBeing part of a diverse community within our organization and Dane CountyFull-time benefits: health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, voluntary long/short-term disability and a generous paid time off program Daily assignments will rotate based on staffing and operational needs. An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Requirements PREFERRED SKILLS:SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR or SPHR certificationExperience supervising HR staff or serving as a lead HR partnerFamiliarity with trauma-informed workplace practices, particularly in human services or community-based organizationsExperience working in mission-driven or faith-based nonprofit organizations while maintaining inclusive, legally compliant HR practicesExperience developing or delivering manager training on employee relations, documentation, and leave processesExperience working in mission-driven, charitable, or community-focused organizations is highly desirableStrong analytical skills and ability to interpret and communicate dataExperience with HR software implementationStrong business and financial acumenAbility to travel to multiple sites on a regular basis. Overnight travel on rare occasionsUnderstanding of the role of a nonprofit boardAn understanding of and comfort level with working in a faith-based organization rooted in Catholic principles and valuesAbility to work well with a culturally and socially diverse population as represented by the organization’s employees and clients PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this job:The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, talk, and hear, and use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls.The employee must be able to follow instructions and work autonomously on assigned job dutiesThe employee must have a valid driver’s license and reliable personal transportationThis position regularly works outdoors in all types of weather conditionsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and/or hear, and/or use hands to type, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds while moving files or small packages. The employee may have to drive to varying locations to meet with staff and/or partners. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY The District Council of Madison, Inc., Society of St. Vincent de Paul does not and shall not discriminate in our employment, services and volunteerism on the basis of age, race, color, disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, arrest record, conviction record, military service, or use or nonuse of lawful products off the employer’s premises during nonworking hours, or any characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal law. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, and vendors. Although the District Council of Madison, Inc., Society of St. Vincent de Paul does not generally consider religion in either hiring or the services it provides, because we are a Catholic charity, requiring liaison with the Catholic Church and its members, certain positions involving such liaisons are reserved for members of the Catholic Church. The District Council of Madison, Inc., Society of St. Vincent de Paul reserves the right to consider whether the conduct reflected in a criminal conviction demonstrates an incompatibility with the responsibilities of the specific job for which an applicant is applying. FULL-TIME JOB BENEFITS • Medical, dental, and vision insurance options • Employer-paid long-term disability and life insurance • Voluntary short-term disability and voluntary life insurance coverage available • 403(b) retirement plan and an employer-sponsored SEP-IRA • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Generous paid time off (PTO) and sick time off leave policies EQUITY St. Vincent de Paul has a vision for a deeply inclusive environment for our membership, staff, and volunteers. To foster a culture of belonging while providing equitable service delivery above and beyond Equal Opportunity requirements, SVdP candidates must be committed to cultural competency growth and work within diverse teams. SVdP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Salary Description$75,000 - $80,000 annually We Make it Easy Founded in 1901, MRA is a nonprofit employer association that serves more than 4,000 employers, covering more than one million employees. 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