Manager of Human Resources

About One Million Degrees:

One Million Degrees accelerates community college students' progress on career pathways to economic mobility.

Over 60% of students who start community college do not complete a degree or successfully transfer to a four-year institution. However, 84% of jobs in the US require skills training beyond high school. OMD's holistic support model is designed to support community college students as they work toward degrees and careers. From tutors and coaches to financial assistance and professional development, OMD helps community college students succeed in school, work, and life, transforming their futures and the futures of those around them for generations.

The OMD student support model is rooted in evaluation and evidence: A randomized controlled trial conducted with the University of Chicago Inclusive Economy Lab shows that OMD scholars are 70% more likely to enroll, 94% more likely to persist, 73% more likely to earn a degree.

Currently, OMD serves scholars in all 7 of the City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) and is scaling to reach over 3000 community college scholars by 2026 through our unique partnership with CCC. In addition to direct services, OMD partners with employers across industries to build on-ramps to in-demand jobs through internships and apprenticeships, and supports institutions nationwide to design and implement models of holistic student support.

Through this growing body of work, OMD continues to have a profound impact in Chicagoland while becoming a national model for sustainable, scalable, and systemic change.

OMD Values:

OMD is deeply committed to our core values, as demonstrated in the work we do, our approach to change and growth, and our commitment to our staff.

• Equity: We address historical and existing systemic inequities by taking a holistic approach to supporting students on their path to economic mobility.

• Excellence: We address historical and existing systemic inequities by taking a holistic approach to supporting students on their path to economic mobility.

• Community: We unite around putting students first, collaborating with partners, and celebrating our collective wins.

• Learning: We each adapt to a changing world and refine our approach to support students, community members, staff, and stakeholders along the way.

• Amplify: We advocate for our students and share what we've learned as leaders in the field.

Position Summary:
To help support our continued growth, One Million Degrees (OMD) is seeking a creative, equity minded, and collaborative Manager of Human Resources. The ideal candidate will exhibit exceptional judgment, interpersonal skills, and a desire to support, develop, and grow a talented team. Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, the Manager of Human Resources is a critical position that will provide guidance to staff, work collaboratively with the Human Resources and Operations department, play a key role in driving the next phase of growth at One Million Degrees, and support developing an environment where our team can thrive. This is an exceptional opportunity to design and lead strategies to recruit, develop, and retain top talent for an innovative and transformative model for supporting and accelerating community college students. The Manager of Human Resources will need to maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, understand labor and employee relations, and recommend best practices for the organization. Specific duties and responsibilities are listed below.

Specific duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Attract and Recruit Diverse Candidates

• Build on OMD's current recruitment and hiring processes to attract quality diverse employees at every level
• Develop talent pipelines with higher education and community partners
• Build and maintain systems to track and communicate with candidates
• Collaborate with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings
• Conduct or acquire background checks and employee eligibility verifications

Onboard and Train Employees

• Implement and continually improve OMD's onboarding and new hire training process, making sure that employees feel welcomed, informed about their benefits, and prepared to excel in their roles
• Collaborate with managers on performance management, employee relations issues, adherence to collective bargaining agreements, and HR processes and procedures
• Review, track, and document compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory trainings, continuing education, and work assessments

Support Culture-Building

• Help define and create strategies for OMD's organizational culture goals, working to make OMD an employer of choice
• Ensure that OMD is an equitable and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and can thrive through trainings, coaching, and overall strategy and practice; support Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives
• Conduct exit interviews with department employees to gather feedback and make suggestions to improve the employee experience
• Take part in OMD's staff engagement committees
• Implement OMD's employee recognition programs

Develop Talent and Drive Performance

• Continue to build and evolve OMD's talent development processes including organizational core competencies, goal setting, performance metrics, 360 degree feedback, coaching, and semi-annual reviews
• Manage OMD's professional development programming, identifying, and implementing training and development opportunities for individuals and teams
• Support the implementation of OMD's talent philosophy plan
• Creates learning and development programs and initiatives that provide internal development opportunities for employees.

Transition and Engage Employee Alumni

• Support OMD's processes to seamlessly offboard employees
• Serve as a guide and connector for OMD staff who are considering transitioning to a next step outside the organization
• Develop strategies to successfully and efficiently engage employee alumni as part of the broader OMD community

Build Strong Labor Relations

• Support the implementation of OMD's collective bargaining agreement and provide ongoing interpretation and administration of the contract
• Advise supervisors of unionized employees on policy and practice to ensure compliance with the contract
• Continuously build OMD's relationship with Union representatives

Administer Benefits and Ensure Compliance

• Perform routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; recognition, and morale; and training and development
• Stay abreast of benefit and policy trends and best-practices
• Provide support with OMD's compliance with all labor and employment laws keeping current on changes in local, state, and federal law
• Maintain required information such as labor posters and employee data

HRIS Management

• Support in implementing and maintaining the HRIS software for One Million Degrees
• Conduct and participate in the analysis of workflows and design of functionality and/or improvements to systems, ensuring both process and system requirements are fully identified, evaluated, tested, and implemented
• Work with leadership to ensure timely implementation and delivery of new functionality and enhancements
• Analyze HR Data to identify trends and develop strategies for improving HR processes
• Assist with people data analytics and reporting capabilities, ensuring systems are optimized to reduce manual reporting
• Ensure HRIS system is functioning properly by conducting periodic system checks
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Requirements:

Education

• Bachelor's degree required

Experience

• At least 3 years Human Capital or Human Resources experience; work in non-profit, government, or education is a plus
• Job experience or coursework relating to legal compliance is a plus
• Experience in a unionized environment is a plus
• PHR/SPHR and/or SHRM-CP/SCP is a plus

Skills

• Highly skilled communicator; exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Highly skilled at project management; proven success working in a fast-paced environment and delivering against multiple work streams
• Knowledge of human resources management principles
• Knowledge and understanding of HRIS systems
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state employment laws
• Fluent in change management strategies and best practice; proven success in implementing change across an organization
• Data-driven and results-oriented; proven ability to manage data/metrics and make data-informed decisions

Competencies

• Team player who enjoys building, creating, and executing new strategies
• Trustworthy in managing sensitive situations and information; you are discrete, professional, and possess excellent judgment
• Collaborative; you enjoy gathering stakeholder input to create innovative shared solutions that meet the needs of the organization
• Detail-oriented and compliance-minded; you enjoy dotting i's and crossing t's
• Committed to equitable and inclusive practices in all phases of your work
• You believe in the talent and potential of community college students to change the world

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary : $66,000-$69,300
• Full Health Benefits -Provided for all full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision. OMD pays 100% of individual's basic monthly health premium and 80% dependent coverage.
• Employee assistance program, which offers confidential emotional support, work-life solutions, legal guidance, financial resources, and more
• Retirement Benefits - For full-time employees, OMD offers a 401k plan and matches retirement contributions up to 4% of total salary
• Generous Paid Time Off Policy- OMD has 12 paid holidays and offers up to 15 days PTO in year one; in addition to two weeks paid time off for winter break.
• Compensatory time for designated duties performed outside of normal work hours**
• Monthly cell phone and internet reimbursement up to $50/month
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents
• Professional Learning Opportunities - OMD supports employee development in areas relevant to professional and organizational goals and will pay for training such as workshops and conferences as agreed upon by employee and supervisor
• Hybrid Work Schedule - One in-office day required a week; other days can be remote (in-person day set by you and your manager).

* To allow OMD to set salaries based on market data and internal equity and ensure fair and equal pay for every role we offer our best offer first.

**All employees are expected to work a set number of Saturdays and evening hours per year due to organizational-wide events.

One Million Degrees is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all individuals regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation, and evaluate all candidates based on merit.