Do you have experience building and leading a scalable HR function for a growing workforce? Are you passionate about improving housing stability for all?

We are in search of a Human Resources Manager for a Nonprofit Legal Aid organization located in Chicago, IL (In the Loop). This is a Direct Hire, Full-Time, Hybrid role.

ORGANIZATION TYPE: Nonprofit Legal Aid

LOCATION: Chicago, IL (in The Loop)

POSITION TITLE: Human Resources Manager

SCHEDULE: Full Time; Hybrid (to be discussed after hiring)

SALARY: $85,000 - 100,000/yr. DOE

Is This Your Dream Job? The Human Resources Manager will serve as the primary HR leader, responsible for overseeing employee lifecycle processes, strengthening compliance and employee relations, and implementing programs that support performance, development, and long-term workforce planning. The ideal candidate brings strong union experience, a proactive approach to building HR systems, and a passion for supporting staff in a fast-paced nonprofit environment focused on housing justice. This role may have supervisory responsibilities.

Our Ideal Candidate:

• 5+ years of HR experience, preferably in a nonprofit or mission-driven organization
• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred
• Experience in HR policies, employee relations, performance management, and HR operations
• Union experience required; National Organization of Legal Services Workers experience preferred
• Experience in legal aid or legal services preferred
• Experience leading new hire onboarding and manager training
• Knowledge of employment law and HR compliance
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment with competing priorities

How You Will Spend Your Day:

HR Strategic & Organizational Support

• Partner with leadership to align HR practices with organizational goals
• Support workforce planning, organizational structure, and growth initiatives
• Build scalable HR processes and infrastructure

Union and Employee Relations

• Support day-to-day union-related matters and CBA adherence
• Guide leadership on employee relations, risks, and policy decisions
• Prepare for labor negotiations

Manager Training & Development

• Design and deliver manager training programs
• Lead performance management processes (goal setting, reviews, feedback)
• Coach managers on employee development and best practices

Employee Relations & Culture

• Serve as a trusted resource for employee concerns and conflict resolution
• Promote consistency, fairness, and transparency across teams
• Performance Management & Succession Planning
• Lead performance management processes, including goal setting and reviews
• Support ongoing feedback and accountability across teams
• Develop and implement succession planning strategies

HR Operations & Compliance

• Oversee onboarding, offboarding, and employee record management
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and nonprofit requirements
• Maintain HR policies, procedures, and documentation
• Partner with external vendors, including payroll and benefits providers

Process Improvement & Systems

• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and reduce manual work
• Implement tools and standardized procedures to support growth

For more information about Careers In Nonprofits and our other available opportunities and workshops, please visit our website at www.careersinnonprofits.com.

Careers In Nonprofits is an equal opportunity employer. Empowered by the #ILoveMyJob mission, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment within the nonprofit sector.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regretfully can only respond to those candidates who best meet the requirements of a specific position or whose backgrounds are generally applicable to our client base. Please rest assured that we retain all candidate information for possible future matches, even if you do not hear from us in regard to your application in response to this ad.