Human Resources Manager

Job Title: Human Resources Manager

Job Type: Full Time

Direct Report: CEO

FLSA Status: Exempt

Organization Overview

Victory Junction is a year-round camp facility that provides fully accessible on-site and off-site programming for children with complex medical conditions at no cost to their families. Victory Junction's adaptive, intentional programming includes summer camp, family weekends, day programs, equine therapy, pediatric patient outreach, and partner programs. By removing all barriers, Victory Junction welcomes children with serious illnesses and chronic medical conditions to experience camp fun, all in a medically-safe environment. Victory Junction is a SeriousFun Children's Network member and is accredited by the American Camp Association.

Job Description

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for leading and managing all human resource functions, supporting overall organizational goals and mission. This role is key in shaping our culture, developing HR strategies, and ensuring compliance with employment laws and best practices. This position involves strategic planning as well as hands-on implementation of HR initiatives to support organizational growth and employee satisfaction. This role serves as a vital link between management and employees to ensure a positive, rewarding, and productive work environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Following is a summary of the essential functions of this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

• Talent Acquisition & Onboarding
• Collaborate with leadership on staffing strategies
• Lead recruitment processes: job description development, job posting, interviewing, hiring and onboarding
• Develop and implement effective onboarding/offboarding programs
• Employee Relations & Engagement
• Act as a trusted resource for employee and leader concerns and conflict resolution
• Develop and implement employee engagement strategies and programs
• Performance Management
• Oversee the performance appraisal process and system; support managers with feedback and coaching
• Monitor and enhance employee productivity and development
• Policy Development & Compliance
• Create, review, and enforce HR policies in line with legal and organizational standards
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations (e.g., FMLA, FLSA, ADA)

· Training & Development

• Identify training needs and coordinate learning & development programs
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth

· HR Operations

• Oversee compensation and benefit programs and package selection (health, retirement, PTO, etc)
• Manage HRIS systems and maintain accurate employee records
• Handle payroll coordination, benefits administration, and leave management
• Culture & Organizational Development
• Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion across the organization
• Foster a respectful and mission-aligned workplace culture
• Support change management and organizational development initiatives
• Other
• Perform other duties as necessary to support HR operations and organizational success

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred)
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including 2+ years in a managerial role
• Strong knowledge of labor law, HR best practices, and HRIS systems
• Demonstrated excellence in communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work strategically while being hands-on with daily HR functions
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and build trust at all levels
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR)
• Proficiency in payroll/hr software, such as Paylocity

Language Ability

• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization;
• Ability to communicate using written reports and business correspondence;

Math Ability

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers and decimals;

Reasoning Ability

· Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form;

Computer Skills

· Knowledge and proficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams and Microsoft Outlook;

Attention to Detail

· Ability to pay close attention to detail for accuracy and thoroughness in completing work;

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

• Ability to develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize and accomplish work;
• Ability to work independently

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds;
• Regularly required to use hands, talk or hear;
• Frequently required to stand; walk; sit and reach with hands and arms;
• Travel may be required, along with overnight.

Victory Junction is an Equal Opportunity Employer providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to medical condition, physical ability, race, color, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, socioeconomic background or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and strive to remove barriers and provide opportunity and access for all people.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person