Human Resources Manager

The American Kidney Fund (AKF) is the nation’s leading nonprofit working on behalf of the one in seven Americans living with kidney disease. Our mission is to help people fight kidney disease and live healthier lives, and we fulfill that mission by providing a complete spectrum of programs and services, from prevention through transplant. We are proud to be recognized as one of the top 50 nonprofit employers in the United States by The Nonprofit Times.

AKF invests 96 cents of every donated dollar in programs and holds the highest 4-Star rating from Charity Navigator and the Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid (formerly Guide Star).

This hands-on role focuses on the administration of human resources activities including recruiting, onboarding, and employee engagement activities for the organization according to established policies, procedures, and processes. Working with the Sr. Director of Human Resources, this is an important generalist position that requires flexibility and adaptability, provides support and backup, assists with performance management, serves as a resource for hiring managers and other personnel and ensures the candidate and employee experience aligns with AKF’s vision and expectations.

• Own the end-to-end recruiting process for all roles, ensuring a positive candidate experience
• Partner with hiring managers on employment policies and assist with writing position descriptions and job advertisements
• Screen candidates to ensure position requirements are met and elevate qualified candidates for consideration to hiring managers
• Oversee orientation for new employees, ensuring all employees receive a consistent and professional experience
• tribute and track employee surveys and performance management reviews and administer AKF's Employee Recognition Program
• Serve as a backup to the Director of Human Resources for all payroll activities
• Assist employees with HR and employee relations questions and elevate as needed
• Perform additional related duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
• 4+ years’ experience working in HR, including end-to-end recruiting and generalist responsibilities
• Understanding of HR fundamentals and full cycle recruitment processes with a willingness to effectively shift gears when necessary
• Highly collaborative with strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, decision making and PC skills including MS Office software proficiency (UKG, Workday or comparable HRIS software proficiency is a plus)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work effectively with colleagues from across the organization
• Health or public health industry experience and experience with talent development, benefits and open enrollment and assessments/surveys are all a plus
• SHRM certification a plus, but not required

We provide a competitive salary of $90,000-$95,000 annually, paid holidays, vacation, sick and personal days; health, dental and vision coverage; life insurance and disability coverages; and a generous matching 403(b) retirement plan. In addition, we offer an ideal work/life balance including remote work capability with employees working in the office 1-4 days per month (and to support onboarding activities as needed) and reduced Friday hours, opportunities for annual raises and bonuses based on performance, free underground parking (Metro subsidies are provided for those who do not drive), and a friendly, collaborative, and supportive culture where our team knows how much they are valued.