People and HR Manager
Pay: $110/hour
Location: 100% remote position. Workers must be based in the U.S.
Job Classification:
Independent Contractor
Part-time: 5-10 hours/week consisting of independent and group work/meetings
Flexible availability on Tuesdays between 12–5 pm EST for meetings strongly preferred
Start Date: ASAP
An ABC point person will be assigned to supervise the contractor’s work, and the contractor will also work closely with staff who lead in relevant work areas.
Position Summary
ABC seeks a skilled People & HR Manager to strengthen our cooperative’s internal systems and worker experience by overseeing core HR operations, compliance, and people-centered practices. This role will ensure that our cooperative has the structures, policies, and support it needs to thrive, from payroll and benefits administration to onboarding, evaluations, and worker support.
Who We Are
ABC is a worker-owned union cooperative dedicated to building solidarity economies. We develop the skills, systems, and confidence of people and projects working towards a just world beyond capitalism through bookkeeping, consulting, and financial education.
Responsibilities
Core HR Administration
- Oversee benefits administration, payroll processing, and PTO tracking
- Maintain compliance with federal and state registration requirements
- Track and maintain personnel documentation
People Support & Engagement
- Serve as support for 8 worker-owners and candidates, fostering open communication and collaboration
- Coordinate employee celebrations, recognition, and appreciation initiatives
- Manage and update job descriptions across the co-op
Policy & Compliance
- Develop, oversee, and update policies & procedures to ensure alignment with cooperative values and compliance requirements
- Provide oversight of compliance in HR and organizational processes
Hiring, Onboarding & Offboarding
- Manage hiring processes, including job postings, interviews, and offers
- Oversee onboarding and orientation for new hires
- Coordinate respectful and thorough offboarding for departing workers
Performance & Professional Development
- Coordinate monthly peer-to-peer feedback processes
- Oversee quarterly and annual evaluations
- Support worker professional development planning and tracking
- Coordinate sabbatical and time-off processes
- Monitor trends in worker feedback and behaviors, flag areas of concern, and collaborate with the team to course-correct as needed
- Facilitate performance management processes, including development plans, Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs), and related actions
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Three or more years of experience in HR, people operations, or a similar role
- Demonstrated knowledge of HR compliance, policies, and best practices
- Experience with serving as a coach in a professional setting
- Strong organizational and documentation skills
- Ability to support and coach employees with empathy and clarity
- Experience managing hiring, onboarding, and evaluation processes
- Understanding of labor relations and ability to work effectively in a unionized, worker-owned cooperative environment
- Ability to design and implement policies that reflect both compliance and cooperative values
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
- Prior experience working with cooperatives or democratically managed workplaces
- Familiarity with HR software tools and platforms (Gusto, Asana, Google Drive, Timesheets.com)
Application Process
If interested, please send to work@bookkeeping.coop the following:
- Resume
- A work product sample from a past project that demonstrates skills in any of the areas in the job posting (e.g., an HR policy, evaluation template, onboarding materials)
- No cover letter or cover email required. Only resumes and work samples will be reviewed for decision-making.
- Deadline for priority consideration: Jan 20, 2026
- Final deadline for application: Feb 2, 2026