Human Resources Director (Fractional)

ABOUT THE GIRLTREK MOVEMENT

GirlTREK is a grassroots, movement-building organization and is the largest and most inspiring non-profit organization for Black women’s health  in the nation. With a membership of over 1 million members, We envision a world where Black women are not dying too young from preventable causes. Where every neighborhood is safe to walk. Where sisters have each other. Where communities have the power to solve their own problems. Where the women who hold families and communities together are themselves held, supported, and thriving. Our mission is to organize Black women to walk, talk, and solve problems together. 

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Human Resources professional to serve as our Fractional HR Director, providing strategic leadership and operational expertise on a part-time basis. This role is ideal for a seasoned HR leader who excels at building and optimizing people operations for growing organizations. The Fractional HR Director will work approximately 15-20 hours per week, with flexibility in scheduling, to establish HR infrastructure, ensure compliance, and support our organizational culture and mission.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic HR Leadership

• Partner with executive leadership to align HR strategy with organizational goals and mission.
• Assess current HR needs and develop a comprehensive roadmap for people operations development.
• Provide guidance on organizational structure, workforce planning, and talent strategy.
• Advise leadership on employee relations issues, performance management, and organizational culture.
• Support board of directors on HR-related governance matters.

2. Employee Relations and Culture

• Maintains strict confidentiality while supporting staff through conflict and de-escalation, applying sound judgment to determine when issues require escalation to leadership.
• Draws on restorative and trauma-informed practices to repair harm, strengthen team relationships, and foster a psychologically safe workplace. 
• Brings a culturally responsive lens to all HR functions, fostering inclusive policies and practices that reflect the diversity of the team and the communities served. 
• Help mediate issues, promote open communication, and ensure psychological safety across the organization.
• Measure and monitor employee satisfaction and organizational culture.

3. Impact Management and Professional Development

• Manage and optimize the Impact Management process through Culture Amp, including goal-setting, feedback cycles, and engagement surveys.
• Provide data-informed insights to leadership on team performance and engagement.
• Coach managers on providing feedback, setting goals, and addressing performance issues and reinforces a culture of accountability and care.
• Provides professional development resources for both organization-wide training and individual team member growth.

4. HR Infrastructure Development & Compliance

• Establish or refine and document existing core HR policies and procedures, including: employee handbook, onboarding, performance management, and offboarding.
• Create job descriptions, compensation frameworks, and organizational charts.
• Implement HR technology solutions appropriate for organizational size and needs.
• Ensure organizational compliance with federal, state, and local labor regulations, informing policy development and staff experience decisions. Effectively navigates complex organizational needs while upholding high ethical standards, protecting sensitive data, and building trust across all levels of the organization.

5. Compensation and Benefits

• Utilize Payscale and other tools to design and maintain a transparent pay band structure.
• Manage benefits administration including health insurance, retirement plans, and leave policies.
• Coordinate annual compensation reviews and market benchmarking.
• Serve as liaison with benefits brokers, payroll providers, and other vendors.
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing in coordination with the finance team.
• Act as the go-to person for HR and benefits questions, including those managed through JustWorks and other systems.
• Support the annual benefits renewal and communication process.

6. Talent Acquisition and Retention

• Lead recruitment efforts for key positions, including strategy, sourcing, and candidate management
• Use JazzHR and JustWorks to manage the hiring workflow efficiently.
• Build and maintain a candidate experience that reflects GirlTREK’s culture and commitment to representation and equity.
• Develop interviewing processes and assessment tools
• Create offer letters, employment agreements, and negotiate compensation packages
• Design and implement employee retention strategies and engagement initiatives
• Establish succession planning frameworks for critical roles

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive HR or people operations experience; experience in a mission-driven or nonprofit setting preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws (FMLA, ADA, Title VII, FLSA, etc.)
• Proven expertise in performance management, compensation design, and leadership coaching.
• Hands-on experience with Culture Amp, JazzHR, Payscale, and JustWorks strongly preferred.
• Exceptional emotional intelligence, discretion, and communication skills.
• Deep understanding of culturally responsive HR practices and a demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion.
• Experience working fractionally or in a consulting capacity with growing teams.
• Proven experience building HR functions from the ground up or scaling HR operations
• Demonstrated expertise in employee relations, compliance, and policy development
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong business acumen and ability to think strategically while executing tactically
• Experience working independently with minimal supervision
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite

Time Commitment & Compensation

• Approximately 15–20 hours per week, with flexibility based on project load and organizational needs.
• Location: Remote from a home office
• Compensation: $5,500 per month