Human Resources Manager-NV

Position: Human Resources Manager

Job Location: Las Vegas, Nevada

Position Type: Full Time, Exempt

Position Classification: Not Union Eligible

Compensation: $64,000-74,000, annually

Salary Band: Manager 1

Position Travel/Driving Percentage: Up to 25%

Reports to: State Director -Nevada

About For Our Future Founded in 2016, For Our Future Action Fund and For Our Future run the largest, permanent progressive field program across key states. Our vision is to expand the progressive infrastructure and advance economic prosperity for all, strong community schools, climate justice, and racial and social justice. Along with community partners and volunteers, we consistently engage with people in face-to-face conversations around what issues matter most to them. By organizing people in lasting relationships, we win elections, drive local progress, make a community’s collective voice heard, and help build the transformative power needed to improve people’s lives.

Classification

For Our Future recognizes a staff bargaining unit, affiliated with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) 2304, a labor union. This position is NOT included in the For Our Future bargaining unit. 

About the Role

The Human Resources Manager will plan, direct and coordinate the routine functions of the Human Resources (HR) department within the state of Nevada including but not limited to, hiring and interviewing staff, administering pay, benefits, and leave, employee relations and enforcing company policies and practices. This position will work closely with the national human resources team in managing HR policies, programs, functions and activities.

This position runs through at least December 12, 2024.

• Partners with the state leadership team to understand and execute Nevada human resource and talent strategy particularly as it relates to current and future talent needs, recruiting, retention, and succession planning.
• Identify staff vacancies and recruit, interview, and select qualified applicants.
• Plan, direct, supervise, and coordinate work activities of staff relating to employment, compensation, payroll, labor relations, and employee relations.
• Serve as a resourceful link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering offer letters and helping resolve work-related problems.
• Maintain records and compile statistical reports concerning personnel-related data such as hires, transfers, performance appraisals, and absenteeism rates.
• Provide current and prospective employees with information about policies, job duties, working conditions, wages, opportunities for promotion, and employee benefit.
• Direct preparation and distribution of written and verbal information to inform and support employees with the FOF’s benefit programs.
• Support the administration and execution of routine tasks in delicate circumstances such as providing reasonable accommodations, investigating allegations of wrongdoing, and terminations.
• Creates learning and development programs and initiatives that provide internal development opportunities for employees, in collaboration with the national human resources team.
• Support supervisors in their role of supporting, evaluating, and training staff.
• Coordinate with state leadership, hiring managers and operations staff to facilitate new hire onboarding and ensure new hires complete all required documentation and training.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

• Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff in the specific department, in collaboration with hiring managers.
• Oversees the daily workflow of the human resources function within their state.
• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management or any related field, required.
• At least 3 years of Human Resources experience.
• Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems. Experience with Paylocity, a plus.
• Prior payroll and benefits experience, required.
• Broad and current subject matter knowledge and experience in federal and state employment laws to advise leadership with solutions; knowledge of Nevada labor and employment laws preferred.
• Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to successfully resolve escalated issues that arise from the daily operations of Human Resources.
• Experience in a non-profit, social welfare or issue advocacy organization, preferred
• Labor relations experience in a union environment, preferred
• SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI), preferred

• Health Insurance Coverage - 95% Employer
• Paid and 5% Employee
• Paid parental leave
• Retirement Savings Plan with matching contributions up to the first 5%
• $150 Monthly Cell Phone and Internet Reimbursement
• 13 days paid time off every calendar year, as well as other paid holidays

• Normal hours of business are from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM Pacific Time Monday thru Thursday and 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Saturdays. Employees will be required to work outside of normal business hours including weekends and nights.
• Employees are required to abide by certain blackout dates during a campaign cycle or other key deadlines, and generally not allowed to take off during blackout periods. Emergencies are not affected by this policy.

Work Environment

Employees will be required to work and interact, in an office environment or otherwise, with coworkers, volunteers, voters, or community partners on a regular basis. If state and government stay-at-home orders, phased reopening orders, or other factors related to the COVID-19 virus (or any other reason) limit For Our Future’s ability to engage safely in in-person work, employees may be assigned other duties to be conducted from their homes. 

Health and Safety

For Our Future Action Fund ("FOF") is fully committed to the health and safety of our colleagues, candidates and the communities we serve. We encourage all employees to stay “up to date” with their COVID-19 vaccines and once eligible, to get COVID-19 boosters; however, this is not a requirement for employment at FOF. All employees are required to adhere to the health and safety policies and procedures, when appropriate as implemented by the organization. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis for exemptions to this requirement in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Applicants may request a reasonable accommodation form by emailing FOF Human Resources at: hr@forourfuturefund.org. 

Be advised that health and safety policies and procedures around COVID-19 may change in the future to stay in compliance with public health guidance and applicable laws.

EEO Statement

For Our Future is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Opportunities are provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, age (40 and over), religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), gender dysphoria, marital or familial status, partnership status, caregiver status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), creed, caste, national origin, citizenship and immigration status, consumer credit history, physical or mental disability, personal/outward appearance (including, but not limited to, hairstyle), family responsibilities, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), ancestry, matriculation, political affiliation, matriculation, status as a victim of domestic violence, or sexual offenses or stalking, arrest record, conviction record, military or uniformed service member status, or veteran status, or any other characteristic, trait or status protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws or ordinances. Equal opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation and training.

We are also committed to the full inclusion of every qualified individual. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please contact hr@forourfuturefund.org