HR MANAGER, AMERICORPS

Job Details: Job Location: Reading Partners National - Oakland, CA, Position Type: Full-Time, Salary Range: $88426.00 - $98829.00Salary, Job Category: Human Resources, Human Resources Manager, AmeriCorps
 

Reading Partners is changing the education landscape. We are a leader in working to solve the literacy crisis in our country by leveraging volunteer tutors in under-resourced schools. Our diverse and expansive volunteer base provides one-on-one and small group tutoring to students twice weekly, and our program is proven to help children master the reading fundamentals they need to unlock their potential as successful, happy, and confident readers in school and in life. Our people are our heartbeat and our greatest resource; we are all passionately rallied around our mission to help children become lifelong learners by empowering communities to provide individualized instruction that truly works. Join our stellar, committed team leading the charge to deepen our impact and expand our service. Watch this video to learn more about the mission and core tutoring work of Reading Partners.

The high level:

Reading Partners’ Human Resources Manager, AmeriCorps is responsible for supporting the people-facing and policy-aligned aspects of Reading Partners’ AmeriCorps program in close partnership with National Service, Talent, and other cross-functional stakeholders. Reporting to the Managing Director of Human Resources, this role helps ensure that AmeriCorps Volunteer-relations practices, escalated issue handling, and policy implementation are managed consistently and in alignment with organizational standards, while recognizing that AmeriCorps Volunteers are governed by distinct program rules and compliance requirements.

The HR Manager, AmeriCorps serves as an HR partner to the AmeriCorps program, providing guidance on sensitive AmeriCorps Volunteer-relations matters, policy alignment, documentation, and organizational risk.

This position is remote, and hires (upon start date) should reside in the District of Columbia, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, Washington State, or Virginia.

What you’ll do:

Support AmeriCorps Volunteer relations

Partner with National Service leaders and AmeriCorps program staff on sensitive or escalated AmeriCorps Volunteer relations matters.
Provide guidance on consistent documentation and issue-handling practices related to AmeriCorps Volunteer concerns, conflict resolution, and conduct matters.
Support the review and handling of complex AmeriCorps Volunteer grievances, complaints, and other elevated situations in partnership with relevant internal stakeholders.
Advise on organizational approaches to AmeriCorps Volunteer-relations matters while respecting AmeriCorps-specific policies, processes, and compliance requirements.
Help identify patterns or recurring themes in AmeriCorps Volunteer-relations issues and recommend process or policy improvements.

Support policy alignment and organizational risk management

Lead the interactive ADA accommodation process for AmeriCorps Volunteers, including reviewing confidential medical documentation, determining reasonable accommodations, and partnering with National Service and regions and/or departments on implementation. 
Partner with National Service to review AmeriCorps-related policies, procedures, templates, and guidance documents for alignment with organizational standards and practices.
Provide input when AmeriCorps processes intersect with broader organizational people practices, including documentation expectations, issue escalation, and communication standards.
Help assess organizational risk related to AmeriCorps Volunteer matters and elevate concerns appropriately.
Support change management and communication when updates to AmeriCorps or organizational policy affect Volunteer-relations practices.
Serve as a thought partner to National Service on policy/process improvements that affect AmeriCorps Volunteers.

Provide consultation to managers and cross-functional partners

Provide guidance to leaders and program staff on HR-aligned practices related to AmeriCorps Volunteer relations, including handling sensitive conversations, documentation, and escalation.
Partner with Talent, National Service, and other departments as needed when AmeriCorps issues have implications for recruitment, training, internal communication, or organizational practice.
Contribute to cross-functional projects involving AmeriCorps Volunteers where HR perspective and partnership are needed.
Support the development of manager-facing tools, resources, or training related to Volunteer-relations practices.

Support investigations and escalations

Participate in internal review of complex or high-risk AmeriCorps Volunteer concerns, including gathering information, reviewing documentation, and supporting timely follow-up.
Partner with internal stakeholders on escalated matters that may create organizational risk or require coordinated handling.
Recommend next steps on sensitive matters to the Managing Director of Human Resources and relevant program leaders, as appropriate.

Other duties

Support additional projects and responsibilities related to HR partnership with AmeriCorps and cross-functional organizational priorities.
Perform other duties as assigned.

How you’ll do it:

Policy Development: Demonstrate skill in creating, updating, implementing, and administering HR policies and procedures, ensuring they are clear, effective, equitable, and consistently applied throughout the organization.

Project Management: Demonstrate competency in managing HR projects from inception to implementation, including planning, executing, and evaluating initiatives related to compliance, policy updates, and operational improvements. 

AmeriCorps Volunteer Relations: Demonstrate the capability to impartially investigate allegations of inappropriate conduct, resolve interpersonal conflict, and lead sensitive conversations with discretion and compassion. 

Strategic Thinking: Demonstrate the proactive inclination to identify emerging challenges and opportunities, determine the accuracy and relevance of information, and use sound judgment to generate and evaluate solutions and recommendation action plans.

Communication: Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication, including the ability to relay complex information clearly, and awareness of appropriate non-verbal communication even during high-stress situations. 

What We Offer:

Reading Partners’ compensation and benefits programs are designed to attract, motivate, engage, and retain top talent to propel our mission forward. 

Compensation: This is a full-time, exempt, and salaried position. The pay range for this position is $88,426 - $98,829 per year and is contingent on geographic location. We aim to set salaries based on objective, external, high-quality market data. Our salaries are adjusted for candidates in different geographic regions. We do our very best to ensure that we’re bringing our best offer - therefore we do not engage in salary negotiations. 

Our benefits:  We offer a comprehensive benefits program intentionally crafted to support employees and their families with physical, mental, and financial health:

Health & Insurance Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance with substantial employer contributions toward both employee and family premiums; life and disability insurance at no cost to employees; and a free Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Pre-Tax Medical Support: Significant pre-tax employer funding to help offset employees’ out-of-pocket medical expenses, including providing first dollar coverage for some plan options.
Mental Health Support: Spring Health for easy access to therapy, coaching, and wellness resources, including six sessions provided at no cost to employees.
Inclusive Health Support: Carrot for guidance and support related to hormonal health, fertility, family-building, and gender-affirming services.
Retirement Benefits: 403(b) retirement plan with immediate eligibility to participate and to receive employer matching contributions.
Paid Time Off: Flexible Paid Time Off (Unlimited PTO) and Paid Parental Leave for up to 8 weeks for birth and non-birth parents.
Holidays & Office Closures: 14 paid holidays annually, plus one week of office closure in early July and two weeks in late December.
Culture & Growth: A dynamic, mission-driven culture with a strong commitment to employee development and career growth

The other stuff you need to know:

Travel: This position involves infrequent travel for convenings and gatherings as needed

If you’re interested in joining our Reading Partners team, please submit the following application materials to our online job posting:

A cover letter describing your interest in Reading Partners and how your past experience has prepared you for this role. 
Resume

Reading Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 
Qualifications: About You!

You’ll be successful in this role if you:

Have at least 5 years of related Human Resources experience, including at least 1 year at a management level and at least 2 years of experience with employee relations, AmeriCorps Volunteer relations, interpersonal conflict resolution, investigations, compliance or a related people-support function; and
Have a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Management & Leadership, Business Administration, or a related field (or an equivalent combination of education and experience); and
Demonstrate proficiency with web-based software tools, such Google Workspace and HRIS products (Paycom preferred).
Experience applying HR policies and exercising sound judgment in sensitive employee, volunteer, or participant relations matters. 
Demonstrated ability to learn and apply complex program, regulatory, and organizational requirements; strong cross-functional partnership and escalation judgment.
Demonstrate a commitment to fostering an inclusive and collaborative work environment.
Display a deep belief in our mission and root your work in our core values.
Ability to prove eligibility to work legally in the U.S. and that you are at least 18 years of age.

Bonus points if you:

Have HR Certification, such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP (highly preferred).
Have experience in the Human Resources department supporting multiple states, especially California.
Have experience in a non-profit organization, especially a grant-funded NPO.
Have familiarity with the unique status, compliance considerations, and service life-cycle needs of AmeriCorps members is strongly preferred.
Have experience supporting AmeriCorps programs or other federally funded, grant-funded, volunteer/member-based, or otherwise highly regulated programs.
Have experience using Paycom.
Have intermediate-level Sheets (or Excel) skills.