Human Resources Manager

BYP100 is a national, member-based organization of Black activists and organizers focused on justice and freedom for all Black people through leadership development, direct action organizing, advocacy, and political education using a Black queer feminist lens. The Human Resources Manager will build and lead a people-centered HR function during a period of organizational transition and growth, creating systems and practices that support a remote national team. The role partners with leadership to ensure compliant, values-aligned HR infrastructure centered on care, equity, and accountability.

• Lead recruitment strategy including sourcing, hiring, onboarding, and orientation.
• Build systems to attract and retain high-performing, mission-aligned staff; keep job descriptions current, compliant, and aligned with organizational structure.
• Support employee lifecycle processes (promotions, transitions, offboarding); conduct exit interviews and identify retention trends.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to staff on HR policies, workplace concerns, and conflict resolution.
• Support performance management processes, including coaching managers and addressing performance issues.
• Facilitate conflict resolution, mediations, and grievance processes as needed; promote a healthy, accountable, values-aligned culture.
• Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies, procedures, and the employee handbook.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Manage benefits administration including enrollment and vendor coordination; manage benefits renewals.
• Track HR metrics, analyze trends, and provide reports to leadership; maintain HR systems and accurate employee documentation.
• Design and implement employee engagement strategies for a remote workforce; lead initiatives to build connection, belonging, and morale.
• Plan and support staff trainings, retreats, and internal development opportunities; establish metrics to evaluate engagement and satisfaction.
• Process payroll bi-weekly and ensure weekly timesheet completion.
• Assess staffing capacity and identify functional/staff gaps; make recommendations supporting organizational growth.
• Manage salary structures, benchmarking, and compensation reviews; partner with leadership on workforce planning and organizational design.

• 5+ years of experience in Human Resources or related roles (HR Generalist or Manager level).
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices, employment law, and compliance requirements.
• Experience managing HR systems, benefits, and employee lifecycle processes.
• Demonstrated ability to support a remote workforce and foster engagement.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to navigate sensitive and complex situations.
• High discretion and integrity in handling confidential information.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build systems in evolving, fast-paced environments.

• Preferred:

  • Experience working in nonprofit and/or social justice organizations.
  • PHR or SHRM-CP certification.

• Type: Full-time, regular (bargaining unit position represented by Chicago and Midwest Regional Board, Workers United).

• Location: Remote; quarterly travel required.

• Benefits/Perks:

  • Unlimited paid time off.
  • 100% employer-paid medical and dental insurance for employees and dependents.
  • Short-term disability and $50,000 life insurance policy.
  • Technology allowance up to $1,200 annually.

• Pay schedule: Payroll processed bi-weekly; timesheets completed weekly.