Human Resources & People Operations Manager (Part-Time)

Healthy Community Initiative • Northfield, MN

15h • $30 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

HCI seeks a detail-oriented, compassionate HR professional to join our operations team and lead day-to-day human resources and people operations, including hiring, onboarding, payroll and benefits coordination, and fostering a positive and supportive workplace culture.

This is a part-time position working 20 hours per week.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in HR, office administration, or operations/project coordination.
• Ability to work on-site in Northfield and Faribault, with some flexibility for remote work as needed.
• Experience supporting payroll and benefits administration.
• Familiarity with HR systems, Google Workspace, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Comfort learning new systems and technology.
• Ability to multi-task, manage complex workflows, and work independently while collaborating with a team.
• Positive, flexible, and proactive approach in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work on-site at both Northfield and Faribault locations and travel between HCI locations as needed.
• A deep passion for supporting children, youth, and families and advancing equitable outcomes in school and community settings.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Experience in a nonprofit environment, particularly working with state or federal grants.
• Familiarity with Trinet HRIS system.
• Familiarity with Quickbooks Online.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish or Somali.
• Knowledge of Rice County and surrounding communities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for day-to-day HR operations and employee support.
• Support the hiring process by posting job openings, coordinating interviews, and preparing onboarding materials.
• Facilitate new employee orientation and ensure completion of required documentation.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and HR files.
• Coordinate payroll and benefits administration tasks.
• Assist with employee engagement and organizational culture initiatives.
• Help ensure HR policies and procedures are followed and updated as needed.
• Manage staff technology onboarding and offboarding (accounts, access, equipment setup).
• Support implementation of new tools or systems that enhance organizational efficiency.
• Collect, track, and report data; check source data to verify completeness and accuracy.
• Collaborate as part of the operations team to support implementation of projects and programs and promote interdepartmental collaboration.
• Maintain and support internal systems, processes, and documentation to support smooth day-to-day operations.
• Support effective engagement of college interns, work study students in the operations team’s work.
• Monitor and track software subscriptions, renewals, and user permissions.

Benefits

• IRA Contribution: HCI matches employee contributions to a Simple IRA retirement plan
• Voluntary Benefits Access: Through our partner TriNet, employees have access to optional benefits including life, disability, legal, accident, and critical illness insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free access to confidential support for all employees
• Professional Development: We support continuous learning and will help you grow your skills to better serve our community
• Make a Difference: Contribute meaningfully to your community and make a direct impact on the lives of youth in Rice County
• Competitive Compensation: We conduct regular compensation reviews to ensure fair and competitive pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees