Job Description
Job Title: Interim HR Manager
Location: White River Junction, VT (Onsite)
Duration: July – December 2025
Website: uppervalleyhaven.org
Are you a mission-driven, strategic and operationally focused Interim HR Manager (could be temp to perm) that’s ready to drive best in class HR support the team at Upper Valley Haven during a six-month transition period. This full-time, onsite role plays a key part in cultivating a collaborative, inclusive, and well-supported workplace. The ideal candidate is a hands-on HR professional with broad generalist experience, a practical understanding of compliance and employee relations, and a commitment to supporting a values-driven nonprofit organization.
About Upper Valley Haven
The Upper Valley Haven is a private nonprofit organization based in White River Junction, Vermont, dedicated to supporting individuals and families experiencing poverty in Vermont and New Hampshire. Since its founding in 1980, the Haven has provided essential services including food assistance, temporary shelter, supportive housing, children's after-school and summer programs, community outreach, and problem-solving support. Open 365 days a year, the Haven serves over 10,000 people annually, offering all services free of charge. Guided by its mission to help those in poverty become free from hunger, securely housed, and empowered to pursue a self-directed life, the Haven meets people where they are, addressing immediate needs and offering longer-term solutions that foster independence and housing stability.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee day-to-day HR operations, including recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, and offboarding
- Provide guidance on employee relations, policy interpretation, and personnel issues
- Maintain HR records and ensure accuracy in systems like BambooHR
- Support staff training, development initiatives, and employee engagement efforts
- Assist in updating and communicating HR policies and procedures
- Coordinate workplace accommodations and ergonomic needs
- Support compliance with employment laws and handle claims (e.g., workers comp, unemployment)
- Contribute to a positive organizational culture in alignment with the Haven’s mission
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of progressive HR experience; nonprofit or mission-driven organization experience a plus
- Proven ability to manage multiple HR functions independently
- Familiarity with employment law and HR compliance
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and HRIS platforms (BambooHR preferred)
- Ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion and professionalism
Compensation & Benefits:
Upper Valley Haven offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits package. Details will be provided during the interview process.
This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who thrives in a collaborative, people-focused environment and wants to contribute meaningfully to a respected community organization.
Upper Valley Haven is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.