Human Resources Manager

Founded in 2010, Up2Us Sports is a national nonprofit organization that is focused on the

power of coaches to transform the lives of our nation’s most vulnerable youth, and the

communities they live in, through sports. Up2Us Sports is based on a simple premise: That

highly trained coaches can be among the most transformative adults in young people’s lives

and inspire their success on the field, in the classroom, and in life.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Up2Us Sports is seeking a passionate sports-based youth development administrator to join our team. The Human Resources (HR) Manager will be responsible for the administration and coordination of many operational and human resources functions of the organization. This position will report to the National Director, People, Systems, & Culture. It is a remote position, but ideally, will be located in Chicago, New Orleans, or Philadelphia.

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary based on experience
• 403(b) plan with a 100% employer match up to 3%
• Insurance Coverage:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage options for staff and their family members
  • Flexible spending account and dependent care spending account options
  • 100% Employer-Paid Basic Life Insurance
  • Additional benefit options, which includes: pet insurance, voluntary life insurance, legal & ID theft protection, and transit pre-tax benefits.
• Cell phone reimbursement per pay period
• Generous Paid Time Off policy
  • 15 to 30 PTO days per year based on length of employment
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Holiday Break: Paid time off between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day
• Excellent work life balance and flexible work schedules
• Every Friday is a half day & the last Friday of every month is a day off
• Hybrid work from home and office model
• Strong commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, and access
• A dynamic, fun, exciting, and flexible work atmosphere with a team of professionals dedicated to supporting underserved youth through sports

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Help to ensure the organization’s overall compliance with federal, state, and local legislation pertaining to personnel matters
• Maintain current knowledge of industry trends and laws in all states of operation
• Ensure all state registrations and tax accounts are current
• Complete and submit claims to external agencies including workers’ compensation, unemployment insurance, and employment verification
• Lead the annual open enrollment process for staff benefits
• Serve as the lead administrator for benefits, which includes the management of enrollments, changes, terminations, and being the point person for all inquiries from staff members
• Manage the 403(b) plan administrative portal and sync enrollments, changes, and terminations with payroll deductions
• Play an integral role in the employee hiring process; post positions, screen candidates, draft offer letters, etc.
• Lead the annual employee performance review process
• Assist with staff on-boarding and off-boarding procedures
• Ensure all personnel profiles are complete and current in BambooHR
• Maintain the Employee Handbook and ensure it is accurate and current
• Learn payroll procedures and serve as the secondary payroll administrator
• Other HR Generalist duties as assigned by Chief Operating Officer and/or National Director, People, Systems, & Culture

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
• A minimum of two years of administrative experience at a nonprofit or similar organization
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Superb interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Superior attention to detail and strong time management skills
• Experience working with AmeriCorps programs
• Must be able to work on a team, but also be self-motivated; experience working with remote team members
• A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace
• A firm belief in the power of sports and coaching to inspire our nation’s youth

COMPENSATION

• Salary Range: $55,000 to $62,000 per year

Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, medical condition, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law.

All resumes must be accompanied with a cover letter.