Benefits:

• Employee discounts
• Help or transport service
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Position Title: Fractional Human Resources & Workforce Development Manager
Location: In-Person (Will County and South Suburban Service Area, Illinois)
Schedule: Part-Time, 10-20 Hours per Week
Compensation: Starting at $50.00 per hour

Position Summary

Children's Advocate Academy NFP is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Fractional Human Resources & Workforce Development Manager to help build and support a strong, mission-driven workforce.

This is not an entry-level position. We are seeking an experienced HR professional who can immediately contribute to recruiting, hiring, onboarding, employee development, workforce planning, staff retention, and HR operations. The ideal candidate will help create sustainable hiring and workforce development systems that support organizational growth and the delivery of high-quality services to children and families.

The successful candidate will serve as a strategic partner to organizational leadership and help establish HR infrastructure that supports long-term growth and employee success.

Compensation & Growth Opportunity

Starting Rate: $50.00 per hour

This position is expected to evolve as Children's Advocate Academy NFP grows. Compensation and hours will be reviewed periodically and may increase based on organizational needs, successful outcomes, expanded leadership responsibilities, and measurable contributions to workforce development and organizational growth.

Essential Responsibilities

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Develop and implement recruiting strategies to attract qualified candidates.
• Recruit and hire Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs), Behavior Technicians, Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), Administrative Staff, and Program Personnel.
• Develop relationships with colleges, workforce development agencies, community organizations, and professional networks.
• Coordinate job fairs, hiring events, and recruitment campaigns.
• Manage job postings and candidate pipelines.
• Conduct candidate screening, interviews, and reference checks. Maintain applicant tracking and hiring records.

Onboarding & Employee Integration

• Coordinate onboarding processes for new employees.
• Ensure completion of employment documentation, background checks, and required credentials.
• Develop onboarding materials and orientation procedures. Create systems that support employee engagement and successful transition into their roles.

Performance Management & Employee Evaluation

• Assist leadership in establishing employee performance standards and expectations.
• Conduct and/or coordinate employee performance evaluations.
• Support supervisors in providing constructive employee feedback.
• Develop employee improvement plans when needed.
• Monitor employee performance trends and make recommendations for improvement. Assist with employee relations matters and workplace concerns.

Training & Workforce Development

• Assess organizational training needs.
• Develop and coordinate staff training programs.
• Support employee professional development and career advancement initiatives.
• Create workforce development pathways for staff interested in expanding their skills and responsibilities.
• Monitor training completion and certification requirements. Help establish mentoring and coaching opportunities for employees.

Employee Retention & Engagement

• Develop employee recognition and engagement initiatives.
• Conduct employee check-ins and retention interviews.
• Analyze turnover data and recommend retention strategies.
• Assist leadership in creating a positive workplace culture. Recommend initiatives that increase employee satisfaction and professional growth.

Parent Workforce Recruitment Initiative

• Assist with the development of recruitment pathways for parents and caregivers interested in entering the behavioral health and human services workforce.
• Coordinate informational sessions and workforce development opportunities. Help create training and employment pathways that support long-term workforce sustainability.

HR Administration & Compliance

• Maintain employee personnel records.
• Assist with policy development and implementation.
• Support compliance with employment laws and organizational requirements.
• Monitor employee credentials, certifications, and required training. Help establish HR procedures and best practices.

Organizational Development

• Develop and improve HR systems and operational processes.
• Create and maintain job descriptions.
• Develop interview guides, hiring scorecards, and workforce planning tools.
• Provide strategic workforce recommendations to leadership. Support organizational growth through effective HR planning and workforce management.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Recruiting, Workforce Development, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring employees.
• Experience coordinating onboarding and employee development activities.
• Experience supporting employee retention and engagement efforts.
• Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities. Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise professional judgment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five or more years of HR or recruiting experience.
• Experience in healthcare, behavioral health, ABA, education, nonprofit, or human services settings.
• Experience recruiting CNAs, DSPs, RBTs, Behavioral Health staff, or similar positions.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or related HR certification.
• Experience building HR systems and processes within a growing organization. Experience conducting employee evaluations and developing training programs.

Success Measures During the First 90 Days

The successful candidate will:

• Establish a consistent recruitment pipeline.
• Improve hiring and onboarding processes.
• Develop employee evaluation procedures.
• Create workforce training and development initiatives.
• Strengthen employee retention efforts.
• Establish partnerships with workforce development organizations and community resources. Develop recommendations for long-term HR and workforce growth.

Candidate Profile

We are seeking a seasoned HR professional who is passionate about helping organizations grow through effective recruitment, workforce development, training, and employee support. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, relationship builder, and problem-solver who can help Children's Advocate Academy NFP build a strong and sustainable workforce while supporting its mission to serve children and families.