Senior Associate, Human Resources Generalist

Background

Opportunity Finance Network (OFN) is the nation’s leading investment intermediary and network CDFIs serving rural, urban, and Native communities across the United States. With over $1 billion in total assets under management, OFN manages a national membership network of over 410 mission-driven lenders and CDFIs, including community development loan funds, credit unions, green banks, community development banks, minority depository institutions, and venture capital funds. OFN is a trusted investment partner to the public, private, and philanthropic sectors – foundations, corporations, banks, government agencies, and others. For more than 30 years, our team has helped partners invest in communities to catalyze change and create economic opportunities for people and places traditional finance doesn’t reach.

To learn more, visit www.ofn.org

People who work at OFN come from a variety of professional and academic backgrounds. If you have:

• Passion for the mission and true believer in our core purpose.
• Courage to be a fearless advocate who is confident and resilient in our fight to drive capital into low-income communities.
• Smart, quick seekers of knowledge who thrive on creating and developing new strategies, products, and programs for increasing capital to communities we serve.
• Desire to be a collaborative team player who possesses humility and a willingness to lean in all areas of our work.

Summary

OFN is rapidly expanding and seeks a talented customer-focused HR Generalist to play a key role in supporting and executing various HR functions to ensure the effective management of the organization’s talent. This is a hands-on role that requires a well-rounded understanding of HR practices and a passion for fostering a positive and inclusive work environment. This position works closely across all levels of the organization. The successful candidate must thrive with engaging and interacting with staff.

Come be a part of our growing, diverse, highly committed, skilled, and collaborative staff. At OFN, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply nonetheless. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles.

This position is based in Washington, D.C. All staff currently work a hybrid schedule.

Responsibilities

• Determine eligibility and coordinate all benefit programs, research, and respond to employee benefits inquiries and/or problems with insurance carriers or third-party administrators, and support the open enrollment process.
• Manage 403(b) plan, update materials, enroll and educate staff.
• Complete all necessary IRS and ERISA testing requirements for Retirement, Health, and Welfare Benefit Plans, submit 5500s under the direction of the SVP, HR.
• Lead HR orientation and onboarding programs in conjunction with the SVP, HR.
• Participate in recruitment and selection of talent as needed, including reviewing resumes and conducting interviews.
• Serve as subject matter expert and administrator for the Human Capital Management System’s human resources, and timesheet platform.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records; generate HR reports and analytics as requested.
• Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries, concerns, and conflict resolution.
• Assist with HR audits to ensure adherence to company policies and legal requirements including affirmative action program.
• Manage employee onboarding and offboarding process for OFN staff and interns including E-Verify, COBRA, and HIPAA certification requirements as necessary.
• Compose and update job descriptions as needed for staff.
• Respond to employee verification and reference requests.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, psychology, or related business degree or 5-7 years of work experience in Human Resources in lieu of a degree; SHRM-CP and/or PHR certification required.
• 3+ years of progressive Human Resource management and benefits administration experience required.
• Demonstrated experience applying employment laws and regulations to work processes.
• Experience in HRIS or HCMS software is highly beneficial.
• Experience working in a nonprofit environment is highly beneficial.
• Demonstrated motivational ability required with a strong ability to foster an environment of positive employee engagement.
• Knowledge of current Federal and State employment labor law and benefits compliance regulations (ERISA, Department of Labor, Internal Revenue Service).
• Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and benefit plan documents in accordance with appropriate regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively, maintain confidentiality, and respond to management/employee customer service requests in a professional manner.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines, prioritize conflicting demands, and organize resources to deliver results with minimal supervision.
• Advanced written communication skills including the ability to develop and write original communications, policies and procedures, reports, and forms as well as deliver succinct presentations.
• Facilitate the staff activities group with the SVP, HR.
• Digital literacy and ability to navigate workplace technology including Excel.
• Comfort working in a rapidly growing and dynamic changing environment.
• Ability to travel <5% of the time.
• Job involves normal physical requirements for an office position and the ability to travel.

Compensation and Benefits

OFN offers various benefits, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, sick leave, and paid time off.

How to Apply

To apply: submit a cover letter and resume to https://www.appone.com/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=6445631 

EOE STATEMENT – We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.