Senior Manager, People and Culture

InCommunity is committed to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live safe, healthy and joyful lives in their communities. We offer a culture of integrity, service, and respect for the dignity of every individual. All employees, including the People & Culture, Director, are expected to model and promote the organization’s mission and values in every aspect of their work.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Leadership & Strategy

• Partner with the CHRO and executive team to align People & Culture strategies with organizational goals.
• Lead a team of People & Culture professionals, providing guidance, coaching, and support to ensure operational excellence.
• Monitor workforce metrics and trends to recommend improvements in recruitment, retention, and engagement.

Employee Relations & Engagement

• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees, providing guidance on performance, conflict resolution, and workplace culture.
• Lead initiatives to strengthen employee engagement, recognition, and overall workplace satisfaction.
• Ensure fair and consistent application of policies, procedures, and practices.

Talent Acquisition & Development

• Oversee recruitment strategies to attract and retain qualified talent across all levels of the organization.
• Support the development of training and professional growth opportunities for staff and leadership.
• Partner with managers to build clear career paths and succession planning processes.

Compliance & Policy Management

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Maintain and update employee handbooks, policies, and procedures in alignment with best practices.
• Support audits, accreditation, and licensing requirements.

Compensation & Benefits

• Partner with CHRO and Finance to manage compensation structures and benefits programs that are competitive and sustainable.
• Educate employees on benefits and resources available to support their well-being.

Other Duties

• Supports organization-wide events, volunteer initiatives, and special projects as needed.
• Performs other job-related responsibilities as assigned by the CEO.

Experience & Skills

Education/Certification

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field required and/or equivalency
• Masters degree, a plus.

Experience

• 6-8+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, with at least 3 years in a director-level role.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, HR compliance, and best practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of employment law, HR compliance, and best practices.
• Experience in nonprofit, healthcare, or IDD/disability services preferred.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification a plus.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Office environment with regular travel to program locations
• Physical requirements include standing, walking, reaching, and occasional lifting (up to 50 lbs).
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Travel Required

Occasional travel may be required for events, community meetings, or site visits.