Fractional HR Specialist

Northern Manhattan Coalition for Immigrants Rights (NMCIR) • New York, NY, US • $60 - $65 / hour • 18h ago

About Us

The Northern Manhattan Coalition for Immigrant Rights, NMCIR’s, mission is to educate, defend, and protect the rights of immigrants. As the longest-serving organization providing immigration-related services in Northern Manhattan and the Bronx, we continue to offer culturally competent legal-services, Manhattan’s worker Center and adult literacy classes that directly advance our vibrant immigrant communities.

In addition to direct services, we advocate for systemic change through policy work and community organizing. Our mission is grounded in a healing-centered, trauma-informed approach that prioritizes safe and supportive interactions to foster resilience, dignity, and trust.

Position Summary

NMCIR is seeking an experienced, independent HR consultant to provide part-time, fractional human resources support. This role is ideal for a senior HR professional who enjoys working with small nonprofit organizations and providing practical, compliance-focused guidance without the need for a full-time role.

This is a remote, contract position providing confidential advisory support to leadership on compliance, employee relations, and HR best practices.

Key Responsibilities

Provide HR compliance guidance related to federal, state, and local employment laws (with a focus on New York State)
Advise leadership on employee relations matters, including performance management, discipline, documentation, and terminations
Review and update HR policies, employee handbook materials, and job descriptions as needed
Support leadership with onboarding and offboarding processes
Identify HR risk areas and recommend practical, scalable solutions
Serve as a confidential, trusted advisor on sensitive personnel matters
Provide HR-related input for leadership or board use as needed

Benefits Advisory & Staff Support

Serve as an HR advisor on employee benefits, including health insurance, leave policies, and related compliance matters
Support leadership in evaluating benefits offerings and changes
Act as a liaison, as needed, between leadership and benefits brokers or payroll providers
Assist in addressing staff benefits questions or issues in coordination with existing vendors

Qualifications

10+ years of progressive HR experience
Experience supporting nonprofits or small organizations
Strong knowledge of NYS and federal employment law
Comfortable advising senior leadership on complex or sensitive HR issues
Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and maintain strict confidentiality
Experience working in a fractional, consulting, or interim HR capacity is strongly preferred

Work Structure

This role is primarily remote. Occasional onsite support in New York City may be requested by mutual agreement but is not required.

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