People and Benefits Manager/Director
Working Families Party
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About the Working Families Party
The Working Families Party (WFP) is the progressive party for the multiracial working class, fighting for a nation that works for the many, not the few. We recruit, train, and support transformational candidates up and down the ballot — and run them to win.
We believe that no matter where we come from or what our color, most of us want the same things. We want to earn enough to thrive, not just survive, and leave a better future for our kids. We want healthy food and clean water, safe neighborhoods and a safe world. We want to be free.
The Working Families Party is regular people coming together across our differences to make a better future for us all. We’re a multiracial party that fights for workers over bosses and people over the powerful. We want an America which realizes the promise – unrealized in our history – of freedom and equality for all.
We are seeking to add a new member to the Equity, People, Inclusion and Culture (EPIC) Department at the Working Families Party, who will be responsible for the management and evaluation of our benefits programs and the management of staff relations matters. The person in this role will support WFP staff and the clients of our partner organization Community Labor Administrative Services, Inc. (CLASI). We are seeking an experienced human resources professional who knows how to use an equity lens, support conflict resolution and manage benefits. The ideal candidate has experience working with a unionized workforce.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Benefits Administration:
- Manage current comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, employee assistance programs, and wellness initiatives.
- Review current benefits offerings and make program recommendations to ensure benefits offerings promote equity, are inclusive, and meet the diverse needs of our workforce, considering factors such as gender, race, ethnicity, disability, and other protected characteristics.
- Manage portfolio of relationships with vendors and support EPIC Director and Chief of Staff in negotiating benefit contracts and renewals.
- Ensure current and future benefits programs comply with collective bargaining agreement and make recommendations and implement plan changes as needed.
- Evaluate current staff benefits usage and set benchmarks to increase staff understanding and adoption of current and future benefits programs, including through training and outreach.
- Establish and maintain contact with injured employees and provide assistance with claims and obtaining health care.
- Staff and Labor Relations:
- Use proven restorative justice practices to help resolve conflict and foster open communication, understanding, and resolution in a fair and impartial manner.
- Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on issues related to performance management, disciplinary actions, and policy interpretation while ensuring adherence to CLASI policies and legal requirements.
- Work closely with the rest of the EPIC team and legal counsel to address complex employee relations matters and minimize organizational risk.
- Serve as a key point of contact for CLASI’s extended family of client organizations and hosted projects. Collect and review all relevant policies and manuals and ensure compliance to CLASI policy and the law.
- As needed collaborate with union representatives to address employee concerns, grievances, and contract interpretation issues.
- Ensuring Equity:
- Support the rest of the EPIC team in developing and implementing strategies that foster a diverse and inclusive workplace culture.
- Support regular equity audits and the EPIC Equity Dashboard. Recommend improvements to eliminate bias and discrimination in policies and practices, particularly those related to hiring, retention, attrition, engagement, and performance management.
Essential Skills and Qualifications
- At least 5 years of professional experience, at least 3 in a People & Culture or Human Resources role.
- Strong understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion concepts and their application in the workplace.
- Proven experience in benefits administration, including designing and managing comprehensive benefits programs.
- Experience in employee relations, conflict resolution, and mediation.
- Knowledge of restorative justice practices.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information with discretion.
- Professionalism, organization, and project management skills.
- Interest in contemporary political issues and current events.
- Demonstrated ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds, one-on-one and in a group.
- Basic computer proficiency, including GSuite (Gmail, Google Docs & Spreadsheets) and Zoom.
- Knowledge of employment and labor laws and regulations, particularly in relation to unionized environments.
- Detail-oriented and proficient in using data evaluation to drive evidence-based choices.
- Bilingual Spanish/ English a plus
- HR certifications (e.g., PHR, SHRM-CP) are desirable.
- Intermediate computer skills, including using project management software (ie Asana, AirTable), Applicant Tracking Systems (ie Lever), and design programs like Canva and Figma.
- Deep experience using restorative justice practices.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications
What Else Should You Know
- Location: The position is full-time and remotely based anywhere in the United States. Some limited travel will be required.
- Salary: The salary range for this position as currently posted is $75,000 to $110,000. The final salary will be determined based on an internal equitable scale that takes into consideration years of experience, geographic location, and the final job description relative to other current WFP staff. The final job description may be revised for candidates with additional skills and experience at the discretion of the Hiring Manager. Revisions to the job description may impact the final salary offer for this role. We also offer a robust benefit package for full time employees including paid time off; health, dental, vision, and life insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plan options; professional development funding; and remote work support.
- Union Affiliation: WFP is a unionized workplace. This is a confidential role, not included in our bargaining unit. WFP's union employees are represented by the New York Metropolitan Area Joint Board, Workers United union.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Working Families is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to economic and social justice. Women, people of color, LGBTQ people, people with disabilities, and members of other historically disenfranchised populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to apply for or perform the essential functions of the job should contact us at jobs@workingfamilies.org with the subject line "Application Accommodation" to request such an accommodation.
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