Man Up Human Resources Specialist (HR Specialist) Clearwater, FL · Full time Company website

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Man Up is a Christ-centered nonprofit working to end generational fatherlessness.

For more than a decade, we have worked internationally and domestically to equip fathers, mentor youth, support foster and adoptive families, and partner with churches, community organizations, and public agencies.

Most importantly, we mobilize and train men to model healthy masculinity in their homes, churches, and communities.

This is how we break the cycle of generational fatherlessness.

Purpose Statement: Support the mission of Man Up by managing effective human resources systems that equip team members to thrive, ensure organizational compliance, and provide a healthy work environment as we scale.

Reports to: COO

Responsibilities:

• Independently manage day-to-day human resources operations for the organization
• Serve as organizational subject matter expert on human resources policies, employment practices, and applicable employment laws
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment requirements across all states in which Man Up employs team members
• Maintain complete, accurate, confidential, and current personnel files, employment records, job descriptions, and required documentation
• Coordinate updates to the Employee Handbook and human resources policies with the COO
• Manage the full recruiting process including job postings, applicant screening, interview coordination, reference checks, offers, and hiring documentation
• Own and continuously improve organizational onboarding and offboarding processes
• Conduct new employee orientation related to organizational policies, administrative systems, payroll, benefits, purchasing, reimbursement, and other organization-wide procedures
• Coordinate with Team Leads to ensure effective transition from organizational onboarding to department- and program-specific training
• Administer payroll, employee benefits, paid time off, leave, workers' compensation, unemployment claims, and employee changes through Gusto
• Serve as primary administrator for Gusto and maintain accurate employee information within organizational HR systems
• Manage employee background screening and required employment clearances including fingerprinting, VECHS/FDLE, MinistrySafe, driving records, and other applicable requirements
• Administer required compliance training and maintain documentation of completion
• Assist COO with employee relations matters, corrective action documentation, investigations, and other personnel matters as requested
• Maintain accurate HR data and prepare reporting related to headcount, turnover, recruiting, retention, benefits, training, and other key measures
• Develop and maintain human resources standard operating procedures and identify opportunities to improve and automate HR processes
• Provide research, recommendations, and innovative ideas to ensure organizational HR practices meet or exceed industry best practices
• Ensure personal annual objectives and key results are met or exceeded in a timely fashion
• Perform miscellaneous human resources-related duties as assigned
• Participate in weekly/monthly staff meetings
• Pray for the work of Man Up
• Willingness to commit to personal and professional development including participation in organizational continuing education

Time Investment:

• Full-time, salaried position
• 12-month employee
• Primarily remote; must reside in Central Florida
• Required to work from Man Up headquarters in Clearwater at least one day per week
• Occasional evenings, weekends, and travel as needed

Requirements:

• Active member of local, like-minded church
• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, or related field required
• Three to five (3–5) years of professional human resources experience
• Experience managing multiple areas of HR including recruiting, onboarding, payroll, benefits, compliance, and employee records
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws and HR best practices
• Experience supporting employees in multiple states preferred
• Experience with Gusto or comparable HRIS/payroll platform preferred
• SHRM-CP, PHR, or comparable HR certification preferred
• Commitment to vision, mission, and values of Man Up

Competencies:

• Entrepreneurial self-starter
• Exceptional integrity, discretion, and confidentiality
• High attention to detail
• Strong judgment and ability to recognize when matters require escalation
• Exceptional organization and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to relate well with individuals from varied backgrounds and different worldviews
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Team Leads, Executive Team members, and employees
• Works well in a fast-paced, primarily remote environment

Benefits:

• Benefits include health insurance, HSA, paid holidays, vacation days, and flexible work hours