Job Description

Love Columbia is a nonprofit in Columbia, Missouri, working to transform our community with love by helping neighbors overcome barriers in finances, careers, housing, and overall wellbeing. We believe real change happens through relationships and by serving the whole person—materially, relationally, informationally, and spiritually. Inspired by the extravagant love and selfless service of Jesus, we welcome team members who share our heart for compassion, dignity, and hope. Together, we connect community relationships and resources so that every neighbor has the opportunity to flourish.

The Human Resources Manager provides a hands-on, systems-oriented approach to build and strengthen Love Columbia's people practices. This position provides operational leadership across all HR functions, ensuring compliance, consistency, and a healthy, mission-aligned workplace culture. The HR Manager will establish and sustain the infrastructure needed to support a growing organization, balancing compassion with clarity and people-centered care with sound HR practices.

HR Infrastructure & Systems

· Support executive leadership in aligning HR operations with organizational goals.

· Build and maintain HR policies, systems, and procedures.

· Provide guidance on organizational structure and workforce planning as needed.

Employee Relations & Performance Management

· Lead employee relations, coaching managers through performance issues and conflict.

· Ensure fair, consistent, and documented performance practices across the organization.

· Oversee the performance review process, providing guidance to managers and employees on all personnel matters.

Compliance & Risk Management

· Ensure compliance with DOL and FLSA, while overseeing FMLA and Worker’s Compensation claims.

· Maintain accurate records and oversee employee classification.

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

· Develop and execute best practices for recruitment and hiring.

· Oversee job description development and maintenance.

· Design and implement onboarding processes that set up employees for success.

Compensation, Benefits, & HR Systems

· Support compensation structure development and maintenance.

· Oversee employee benefits administration.

· Maintain and optimize payroll and HR systems.

Culture & Manager Support

· Contribute to a healthy, mission-aligned workplace culture.

· Equip managers with tools, resources, and guidance for people leadership .

These duties are representative, but not all inclusive. Other duties may be assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

· HR Professional with strong compliance and employee relations knowledge.

· Systems Thinker who brings clarity to complexity.

· Balanced Practitioner who holds compassion and accountability.

· Trusted Advisor with sound judgment.

· Mission-Aligned with values of service and dignity.

Relevant Education, Certification and Experience

· Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field.

· 4-6 years of HR experience, including compliance and employee relations.

· Human Resource certification (SHRM-CP, PHR) preferred.

· Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.

· Experience in a nonprofit environment preferred.

· Ability to manage sensitive situations professionally.

· Experience with Paylocity or similar HRIS preferred.

Physical Requirements

· Ability to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for extended periods of time.

· Ability to operate a computer, keyboard, telephone, and standard office equipment.

· Ability to communicate clearly via telephone, video conferencing, and in both written and spoken formats.

· Ability to lift and carry office supplies and materials weighing up to 15 pounds on an occasional basis.

This job description does not constitute an Employment Agreement.

Nothing in this job description restricts Love Columbia’s ability to assign, reassign or eliminate duties and responsibilities of this job at any time. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This job description describes the organization’s current assignment of essential functions. Those functions may change at any time as the needs of the organization change or for other reasons deemed appropriate by the organization.

Employment At-will

Employment with Love Columbia is made as a voluntary one and is subject to termination by you or Love Columbia at will, with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time. Nothing contained within any Company policy shall be interpreted to be in conflict with or to eliminate or modify in any way the employment-at-will status of Love Columbia employees or prospective employees.

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position. Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Love Columbia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable law. Employment is contingent on the results of a background investigation and positive references.

To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, and three references to ***email_hidden***.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

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