Human Resources Director (Fractional)

GirlTREK is a grassroots, movement-building nonprofit focused on Black women’s health and community power. The Fractional Human Resources Director provides part-time strategic and operational HR leadership to build people operations infrastructure, ensure compliance, and strengthen culture in support of the organization’s mission.

• Partner with executive leadership to align HR strategy with organizational goals and mission; develop a roadmap for people operations.
• Advise on organizational structure, workforce planning, talent strategy, employee relations, performance management, and culture; support the board on HR governance matters.
• Maintain strict confidentiality while supporting conflict resolution and de-escalation; determine when escalation to leadership is required.
• Apply restorative and trauma-informed practices to repair harm, strengthen relationships, and foster psychological safety; use a culturally responsive lens across HR functions.
• Measure and monitor employee satisfaction and organizational culture.
• Manage and optimize impact/performance processes through Culture Amp (goal-setting, feedback cycles, engagement surveys) and provide data-informed insights.
• Coach managers on feedback, goal-setting, and performance issues while reinforcing accountability and care; provide professional development resources and training.
• Establish/refine and document HR policies and procedures (handbook, onboarding, performance management, offboarding); create job descriptions, compensation frameworks, and org charts.
• Implement appropriate HR technology solutions; ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor regulations while protecting sensitive data.
• Design and maintain transparent pay bands using Payscale and other tools; coordinate annual compensation reviews and market benchmarking.
• Manage benefits administration (health, retirement, leave); liaise with benefits brokers, payroll providers, and vendors; coordinate accurate payroll with finance.
• Serve as the point person for HR/benefits questions, including systems managed through JustWorks; support annual benefits renewal and communications.
• Lead recruiting for key roles (strategy, sourcing, candidate management); manage workflows in JazzHR and JustWorks and ensure an equitable, representative candidate experience.
• Develop interviewing processes and assessment tools; create offer letters/employment agreements and negotiate compensation packages.
• Design retention strategies and engagement initiatives; establish succession planning frameworks for critical roles.

• 8+ years of progressive HR or people operations experience (mission-driven or nonprofit experience preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations (including FMLA, ADA, Title VII, FLSA).
• Proven expertise in performance management, compensation design, and leadership coaching.
• Hands-on experience with Culture Amp, JazzHR, Payscale, and JustWorks (strongly preferred).
• Exceptional emotional intelligence, discretion, and communication skills.
• Deep understanding of culturally responsive HR practices and demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion.
• Experience working fractionally or in a consulting capacity with growing teams.
• Experience building HR functions from the ground up and/or scaling HR operations.
• Expertise in employee relations, compliance, and policy development.
• Strong business acumen with ability to think strategically while executing tactically.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Time commitment: Approximately 15–20 hours per week, with flexibility based on project load and organizational needs.

• Work arrangement: Remote from a home office.

• Compensation: $5,500 per month.