Human Resources Manager

 About Winter Growth, Inc.

Started in 1979, Winter Growth is an adult day program, memory care, assisted living, and respite care program rooted in independence, dignity, and life satisfaction.  This unique, community-based, nonprofit model for seniors and adults with disabilities is a place where friendships grow, care is extraordinary, and days are filled with engaging activities, exercise, laughter, and friends.

 Winter Growth has two locations: Columbia, MD, and Olney, MD, each offering an intimate setting that feels like home and provides several community-centered benefits.

 For more information, please visit www.wintergrowthinc.org.

Winter Growth, Inc. seeks an experienced, strategic, people-focused HR Manager to lead our Human Resources function and support our mission of providing quality services to the individuals and families we serve.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the HR Manager will oversee the organization's human resources programs, ensuring effective recruitment, employee relations, benefits administration, workforce development, and compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations. This position plays a key role in supporting organizational leadership, strengthening employee engagement, and fostering a positive, accountable, and supportive workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities

• HR Leadership: Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, programs, and workforce strategies that support organizational goals.
• Recruitment and Onboarding: Oversee recruitment, candidate screening, hiring documentation, employee orientation, and onboarding.
• Employee Relations: Advise leadership and supervisors on employee performance, workplace concerns, investigations, disciplinary matters, and conflict resolution.
• Benefits and Payroll Administration: Oversee benefits administration, open enrollment, renewals, payroll review, employee benefit records, and coordination with Accounting and external vendors.
• Compliance and Risk Management: Monitor compliance with applicable federal, Maryland state, and local employment laws, including ACA requirements, and maintain confidential employee records.
• Training and Certifications: Coordinate mandatory training, professional development, certification tracking, and employee training compliance.
• Workplace Safety: Support occupational health and safety compliance, required documentation, and corrective action initiatives.
• Organizational Development: Promote employee engagement, retention, recognition, professional growth, and alignment with Winter Growth's mission.

Qualifications and Skills

• Strong knowledge of human resources management, employment practices, and applicable employment laws and regulations.
•  Proven leadership, supervisory, and team-development abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, conflict-resolution, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and time-management abilities.
• The ability to prioritize responsibilities, delegate effectively, and maintain accountability.
• Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential employee, payroll, and benefits information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, and the ability to use HRIS, payroll, benefits, and talent management systems.

 Qualifications:

• Minimum of 7 years of relevant HR experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, business administration, or a related field.
• Certified Professional preferred.
• Deep understanding of federal, state, and local labor laws and COMAR