Senior Manager, Human Resources and ; RAN

Senior Manager, Human Resources and Employee Experience (RAN)

Posted on November 17, 2020

ABOUT RAN:

For more than 30 years, Rainforest Action Network (RAN) has campaigned to preserve forests, protect the climate and uphold human rights by challenging corporate power and systemic injustice through research, education, partnerships, non-violent direct action, grassroots organizing, strategic campaigns and communications. We are committed to working with Indigenous and frontline communities directly impacted by profit-driven systems of injustice. In partnership with allies from around the world, RAN challenges corporations to stop destructive operations, respect human rights, and adopt policies that reduce their contributions to climate change.

RAN is committed to doing what is necessary, not only what is considered politically feasible.

The Position:

The Senior Manager of Human Resources and Employee Experience will oversee all employee relations matters in the organization. This is an outstanding opportunity for a seasoned Human Resources leader to apply their passion and experience in staff and leadership coaching, racial justice and equity, relationship building, conflict resolution and organizational development in service of protecting forests, fighting climate change and upholding human rights.

The position will report to the Deputy Executive Director.

To be successful in this role, candidates should have demonstrable experience leading HR functions and building organizational effectiveness and management in a nonprofit institutional setting. RAN is committed to equity, inclusion, and justice in our work and within our organization. This position will play a key role in ensuring those values are echoed in support and guidance of staff, managers and the leadership team by serving as an organizational advocate for equity, inclusion, and justice.

And, it will help build and strengthen a culture that reflects RAN's core values and aligns with our anti-oppression principles.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Human Resources

• Establish and maintain a collaborative, service-oriented team to deliver efficient, professional, timely and compassionate HR support.

• Ensure and maintain legal compliance in all employee matters, including on international staff jurisdictions.
- Maintain knowledge of HR industry trends and policy updates relevant for the nonprofit sector
- Work with the HR Generalist and Professional Employer Organization (PEO) to ensure compliance with state and federal employment laws and regulations, appropriate record keeping, and benefits administration.
- Facilitate conflict resolution relating to investigations and grievances to ensure consistent standards and timely resolution.
- Review, update and communicate changes in the organization's personnel policies and procedures to staff to ensure proper compliance.

• Review and ensure HR information system meets the organization's personnel information needs.

• Supervise the HR Generalist.

• Oversee and manage HR budget.

• Undertake special projects, such as international salary assessment, annual U.S. staff salary benchmarking, PEO evaluation, etc.

Employee Experience

• Guide and coordinate proactive employee relations and problem solving with a strong racial justice and equity lens
- Develop and deliver trainings to support inclusive and equitable management practices and professional development of staff and managers.
- Promote a culture of open and constructive feedback, staff consultation, learning, accountability and equity.

• Oversee fair and consistent hiring, retention and promotion practices
- Coach staff and supervisors on ensuring integrity and consistency in hiring, retention, promotion, termination and other managerial practices
- Support HR administrator and hiring managers on developing job descriptions and equitable compensation for vacant positions
- Ensure quality and consistency in new hire onboarding procedures and in the implementation of all personnel policies
- Review and update employee performance review systems to ensure staff development and engagement across teams and organization.

• Supervise the Office Manager, particularly with a focus on…