Asst. Director of Talent & People Management
About The Position
Fora is a nonprofit organization advancing inclusion for individuals with disabilities by building pathways to meaningful work in integrated settings, transforming lives while supporting independence and growth. Since 1996, we’ve connected individuals with disabilities to meaningful employment by partnering with organizations that expect both performance and purpose. We are a multi-region workforce model supporting operations across New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Our teams are integrated into daily operations, maintaining facilities, supporting office functions, managing mailrooms, and more. We operate across a wide range of services, including facilities support, administrative operations, warehouses, call center services, and other essential functions. At Fora, employment is more than a job. It’s a foundation for independence, confidence, and dignity, expanding what’s possible in the workplace and beyond, and shaping how we work every day.
Requirements
- Demonstrated commitment to supporting inclusive employment opportunities and disability-inclusive workforce environments.
- 7+ years of progressively responsible HR experience, including operational leadership, supervision, or team leadership responsibilities.
- Strong knowledge of HR operations, employment laws, compliance requirements, and workforce support practices.
- Strong leadership, organizational, project management, and follow-through skills.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to communicate concerns, risks, and recommendations professionally and constructively.
- Experience supporting HR systems, reporting processes, workforce training initiatives, or learning systems.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace and HCM systems.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with ADP Workforce Now.
- Experience supporting HR operations in nonprofit, government contracting, workforce development, social services, or similarly regulated environments preferred.
- Experience supporting diverse, multilingual, and disability-inclusive workforces preferred.
- HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP) preferred.
- Spanish language skills are a plus.
- Master’s degree is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Provide operational leadership and oversight for HR programs, systems, workflows, and service delivery across the organization.
- Support scalable HR operations by improving processes, strengthening operational consistency, and identifying opportunities for increased efficiency and accountability.
- Partner with the VP of Talent & People Management to support implementation of organizational priorities and workforce initiatives.
- Oversee HR compliance activities and support adherence to applicable employment regulations.
- Support preparation and review of required HR filings and workforce compliance documentation.
- Oversee and support recruitment and onboarding operations.
- Lead employee engagement initiatives, workforce communications, and employee feedback processes.
- Support HCM system utilization and reporting processes.
- Support administration and ongoing development of the organization’s learning management system (LMS).
- Serve as a trusted operational resource to employees, managers, HR staff, and organizational leadership.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to support organizational goals and workforce initiatives.
- Supervise HR staff, including the Manager of Human Resources and Benefits & Leave Specialist.
- Provide coaching, guidance, performance feedback and department oversight.
- Assist in establishing priorities, monitoring workflows, and supporting accountability across HR functions.
Benefits
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.
- Fora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process and throughout employment.
- Fora is committed to building an inclusive workplace where all employees are treated with dignity and respect.
- Fora provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
