Human Resources Manager

Help Build a Workplace Where People and Purpose Thrive Since 1953, Wabash Center has been a leader in enhancing the quality of life for individuals with disabilities and special needs.

Our mission is driven by dedicated employees who make a meaningful impact every day, and we believe exceptional people deserve exceptional support.

We're seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead key HR functions, support employee success, and help strengthen a workplace culture that allows both employees and the individuals we serve to thrive.

In this role, you'll partner closely with organizational leaders, provide guidance on complex HR matters, and oversee important programs that support our workforce and mission.

Why Join Wabash Center? Make a meaningful impact in a mission-driven nonprofit organizationLead and develop HR team membersPartner directly with senior leadership on organizational initiativesInfluence employee experience, workplace culture, and HR strategyOversee diverse HR functions including employee relations, benefits, compliance, and HR systemsJoin an organization with a long-standing history of innovation and community service Position Summary The Human Resources Manager provides leadership over designated HR functional areas such as employee relations, benefits administration, recruitment support, HR compliance, and HRIS administration.

This position serves as a trusted resource for managers and employees, ensures consistent application of HR programs and policies, and supports broader strategic initiatives in partnership with the Director of Human Resources.

What You'll Do Lead and Develop People Supervise and coach assigned HR staff, including performance evaluations, scheduling, timesheet approval, and employee development.Foster a collaborative, accountable, and customer-focused HR team environment.Support employee growth through coaching, mentoring, and performance management.

Strengthen Employee Relations Serve as an escalation point for employee relations concerns.Conduct investigations and support conflict resolution efforts.Guide managers through corrective action and performance management processes.Advise leaders on best practices in supervision and workplace relations.

Drive HR Excellence Manage designated HR functional areas, including benefits administration, compliance, and HRIS oversight.Administer employee benefit plans and enrollment processes.Maintain accurate personnel records and HRIS data.Generate reports and workforce data to support leadership decision-making.

Ensure Compliance and Continuous Improvement Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.Recommend and support policy updates as needed.Partner with the Director of Human Resources on organizational initiatives, process improvements, and HR program development.Stay current on HR best practices and emerging trends affecting nonprofit human services organizations.