Human Resources Manager

CASA of Travis County•Austin, TX

20d•Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Manager leads key human resources functions at CASA of Travis County, including recruitment and hiring, onboarding, payroll and performance processes, benefits administration, employee leave, and compliance. The role prioritizes child safety in hiring and operations, maintains accurate and secure employee records, and works with managers and leadership to improve HR systems and processes. The position also supports audit, grant, contract, and budgeting activities as requested.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and/or 4 years of directly related experience.
Advanced computer skills and a high degree of proficiency in Microsoft Suite products.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail and accuracy while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Good judgment and discretion, with strong ethical character and the ability to handle confidential and financial information.
Commitment to CASA’s mission, vision, values, and operating principles.
Ability to work collaboratively, flexibly, and positively with CASA of Travis County staff, board members, and volunteers.

Nice To Haves

Strong human resources skills and ability to perform a wide range of duties.
SHRM or HRCI certification.
Demonstrated experience with human resources and payroll.
Knowledge of nonprofit grants management.

Responsibilities

Manage recruitment, hiring, and onboarding, including coordinating applicant screening, interviews, background checks, orientation, and hiring-manager training.
Prioritize child safety in applicant screening and human resources operations, and ensure applicants are appropriately screened and trained in abuse prevention.
Establish recruitment and hiring goals with the management team, consistent with organizational objectives and budget.
Develop applicant recruitment and referral sources through outreach to community services, colleges, employment agencies, media, and online resources.
Research, recommend, and implement improvements to applicant tracking, benefits management, payroll, and related HR systems and processes.
Maintain accurate and secure employee records, including current background checks and required insurance documentation.
Conduct new-employee administrative orientation and explain benefits materials and options.
Ensure timely and accurate payroll processing through the external payroll provider and accurate reporting in compliance with applicable requirements.
Ensure accuracy and compliance in administration of the retirement plan.
Administer the annual performance evaluation process and work with supervisors to foster year-round feedback.
Evaluate benefit options, analyze and model costs, communicate benefits to staff, and counsel employees on benefits resources and options.
Monitor benefits budgets, maintain employee benefits records, coordinate with brokers and carriers, reconcile benefits accounts, and prepare reports and plan materials.
Administer the organization's annual, sick, and other leave programs, maintain leave records, respond to inquiries, and interpret policy.
Ensure legal requirements related to FMLA are followed.
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local requirements, including workers' compensation, payroll taxes, retirement plans, PCORI, and unemployment benefits.
Work with the Director of Human Resources and Operations on grant, contract, and annual audit compliance.
Assist with annual independent audits, grantor monitoring visits, and organizational budget preparation as requested.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge through educational workshops, publications, professional networks, and professional organizations.