Title: Human Resources and Care Director
Location: Remote, U.S.
Compensation: NEC uses a staff-affirmed transparent compensation calculator to determine exact rates. Salaries are non-negotiable and are calculated from the same base rate for all positions, with adjustments upward for factors like geographic location. Most salaries currently fall between $75-90,000 per year. We also offer a generous benefits and PTO package, including fully paid health insurance and an automatic 3% 401k employer contribution.
Time Commitment: Full-time Salaried Position (32 hours/week)
Application Deadline: March 3rd, 2025
Target Start Date: May 2025  

WHO IS NEC?  

New Economy Coalition (NEC) is a membership-based organization working to build the power and scale of the solidarity economy movement in the United States. NEC is a worker self-directed nonprofit. This means we operate under a collective governance framework. Prior experience in these areas is a plus, but not a requirement. No one candidate will meet all the preferred qualifications, so please apply if you think you would be a good fit. 

NEC is committed to building an inclusive and liberatory organization, and we are seeking the same commitment in new hires. We value having a diversity of life experiences, identities and perspectives on our staff. NEC is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, disability, gender, nationality, ethnicity, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by law (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions). People of color, women, working class, and LGBTQ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. 

POSITION SUMMARY

The Human Resources & Care Director’s role is to care for the people and people systems at the organization in a way that best meets our goals for liberatory self-governance while navigating compliance. This requires a deep commitment to anti-racist and anti-oppressive practices, in order to implement our worker-centered model in a non-hierarchical organizational structure. The closest matches within other organizational models would be the HR Director. This role is primarily internal-facing, and interacts with external work through member working groups and external partnerships. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Human Resources(HR) Circle Coordination (50%)

• Leading HR work, including: ongoing compliance tasks, addressing emergent HR needs, leading employee reviews, communicating with employees about HR issues, and onboarding/offboarding staff 
• Researching policies & practices proactively – both keeping up with compliance and movement-aligned practices. Stay updated on labor laws, ensure compliance in all HR practices, and mitigate legal risks. 
• Being the first point of contact for PEO/payroll/benefits, legal support, HR memberships, and board HR reps. 
• Being the first point of contact for people with HR concerns; serving on accountability & support circles 
• Leading semi-annual compliance and policy review processes (compensation review, handbook review, etc)
• Coordinating (and sometimes co-creating) trainings for staff & members on HR topics.

Culture and Care Circle Anchor (30%) 

• Participate as one of the main point people for this circle. May include coordinating role in the future. 
• Co-lead projects of C3 circle, including equity audit, conflict support, feedback circles, culture trainings, etc
• Support acknowledgement and rituals for accomplishments and transitions calendar 

Professional development (10%) 

• Pursue topics & certifications as identified 
• Continuous learning & application in the fields of HR & Rad Ops, as well as sociocracy and related topics
  

Organizational governance responsibilities (10%) 

• Support peer accountability and conflict resolution within NEC’s collective governance framework
• Participating in all-staff activities: staff meetings, member meetings, retreats, program planning, etc
• Reading & responding to Slack, Loomio, and more 
• Ad hoc committees like retreat planning 
• Peer accountability work 

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of formal education, paid work experience, unpaid/volunteer experience, and life experience will be considered to meet the following:

• Significant experience in a formal HR or union rep role which brought familiarity with HR functions such as hiring, onboarding, evaluations, benefits, leaves, compensation adjustments, policy reviews, offboarding, and similar. 
• Significant experience navigating regulatory & compliance landscapes in the HR or employee rights field. A degree, certification, research, or similar demonstration of knowledge is preferred. 
• Strong racial justice analysis, holds a commitment to cooperativism and the abolition of racial capitalism
• Demonstrated experience at creating or advocating for policies & practices which center humanity, expand imagination, and include all stakeholders (e.g., equitable hiring processes, inclusive benefits, or restorative justice approaches to conflict resolution) 
• Intimate knowledge of organizational health and culture-building skills rooted in Black liberation, Indigenous sovereignty, decolonial feminism and/or disability justice .
• Demonstrated experience in organizational management, change management, team-building, or organizational culture-building.
• Demonstrated experience leading group feedback & decision-making processes and/or working within a non-hierarchical group. 
• Commitment to making HR & culture work braver, more accessible, more flexible, and more decentralized. 
• Commitment to building a culture of worker self- direction, mutual accountability, liberation, respect, and joy.
• Strong relationship-building skills; listening to and taking an interest in others. 
• Tech savvy and proficient with Zoom, Google Workspace, Slack, Asana, Loomio. 
• Commitment to solidarity economy values, such as racial, economic, and climate justice; cooperative ownership; democratic governance; and systems change. 
• Strong time management skills: self-motivated with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Desire and ability to work in a remote environment for 32 hours a week.
• Willing to learn from mistakes, receive feedback, and give feedback to others. 

NOTE

NEC is a fully remote organization. The person in this position may be expected to travel within the United States several times a year to staff retreats or conferences. This role requires extended use of a computer. Working hours are flexible but everyone on staff is generally expected to be available between 12-4pm EST Monday through Thursday.

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply please submit this form, and upload the following: 

1. Resume 
2. A statement of purpose describing your interest and qualifications. We want to get a sense of your magic! 

The application deadline is March 3rd and the position will remain open until filled. We will confirm receipt of each applicant’s materials. Once the application deadline passes, a staff hiring committee for the position will review applications and determine which applicants will move forward in our hiring process.