Human Resources Manager

• Serve as a trusted resource for staff, supporting employees' professional growth and coordinating regular staff engagement opportunities through surveys, open feedback sessions, and stay interviews.
• Oversee and administer the organization's HR policies and procedures to support consistency, compliance, and operational effectiveness.
• Assist managers with the recruiting, hiring, onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Administer all employee benefits, including management of new hire enrollment, benefits renewals, and annual open enrollment cycles.
• Partner with leadership and managers in developing retention strategies, professional development, and succession plans to prevent undesired turnover and advance smooth employment transitions.
• Support the performance evaluation process and assist managers with team members who are facing challenges.
• Maintain AV's HRIS system in BambooHR, which includes all employee files.

This role supports the needs of team members as they continue growing our positive impact on the economy and ecology of the Appalachian region, fostering a vibrant, inclusive employee experience that supports the holistic well-being of our staff.

• Minimum of three to five years of Human Resources experience in the above areas, with preference for prior non-profit HR experience
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, a related degree with equivalent experience, or other HR trainings and certifications
• Strong knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations
• Thorough knowledge of payroll processes, IRS and multi-state payroll regulations, and benefits options
• Excellent interpersonal and active listening skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks
• Ability to act with humility, empathy, integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Ability to act independently on HR tasks and initiatives, but collaborate across the organization as needed
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, G-Suite, HRIS, or related software

Appalachian Voices offers competitive compensation and benefits that include employer-paid health care, vision, and dental policies with options to include family members at a reduced cost; short- and long-term disability plans; an optional flexible spending account; generous paid vacation and parental leave; flexible working hours; and an employer-matched retirement plan.

Appalachian Voices is a nonprofit advocacy organization that brings people together to protect the land, air, and water of Central and Southern Appalachia and advance a just transition to a clean energy economy.