The NHHEAF Network · 20 hours ago
People & Talent Manager
Concord,NH,US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expGranite Edvance is a mission-driven nonprofit dedicated to supporting New Hampshire students and families in higher education. The People & Talent Manager will manage the full employee lifecycle, foster an inclusive culture, and partner with employees to support talent development and organizational change initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Manage full-cycle recruitment, ensuring a thoughtful and positive candidate experience
Partner with hiring managers on interview best practices and selection decisions
Oversee offers, pre-hire processes, onboarding, and new hire orientation
Maintain recruiting systems, metrics, and external talent partnerships
Lead offboarding processes, exit interviews, and trend analysis to support retention
Support organization-wide performance management and employee development initiatives
Administer performance and training platforms and provide coaching to managers and staff
Help identify training needs, develop learning programs, and support individual development plans
Evaluate training effectiveness and recommend improvements
Process accurate, compliant payroll (including off-cycle payrolls)
Administer all of Granite Edvance's health & wellness, retirement and educational benefit programs, as well as leaves of absence, and HRIS transactions
Serve as the primary contact for payroll vendors, benefit brokers, and compliance partners
Identify and leverage HR analytics to inform decision-making and improve processes
Manage P&TM platforms, vendors, and budgets
Support audit and other compliance activities as related to People & Talent Management functions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree preferred (HR, Business Administration, or related field)
3–5 years of experience in one or more HR disciplines with a preference for expertise in any combination of the following: payroll & benefits, talent acquisition & onboarding, and employee engagement and development
Exceptional relationship management and communication skills, with ability to interact with confidence and credibility across all levels within and outside the organization
Excellent judgment, discretion, and ability to handle confidential information
Calm, empathetic communicator skilled at navigating sensitive conversations
Highly organized, proactive, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
Excellent prioritization and time management skills, with ability to manage multiple - and at times, competing priorities simultaneously
Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team, with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Comfortable with HR-related technology and tools
Progressive thinking skills, with an aptitude for process improvement and operational efficiency
Strong knowledge of and ability to interpret employment laws, policies and HR best practices
Mission-driven mindset and commitment to working in a collaborative and inclusive environment in alignment with Granite Edvance's mission and values
Preferred
HR certification (SHRM-CP, PHR, CEBS, CCP, etc.) a plus
Benefits
Health & wellness
Retirement
Educational benefit programs
Company
The NHHEAF Network
The NHHEAF Network, now Granite Edvance, has more than 60 years of experience supporting New Hampshire students and families in navigating their education and career pathways.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase