Fractional Human Resources & Workforce Development Manager

This fractional, part-time Human Resources and Workforce Development leadership role supports a mission-driven organization with recruiting, hiring, onboarding, employee development, workforce planning, retention, and HR operations. The position emphasizes building HR infrastructure and workforce development systems while partnering with leadership and community stakeholders.

Role Overview

As a Fractional Human Resources & Workforce Development Manager, you will help design and run recruiting and onboarding processes, develop workforce development pathways, and strengthen HR systems and operational practices. The role includes coordination of training and performance evaluation processes, as well as analysis of retention and turnover trends to inform recommendations for improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement recruiting strategies to attract qualified candidates.
• Recruit and hire Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs), Behavior Technicians, Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), Administrative Staff, and Program Personnel.
• Build relationships with colleges, workforce development agencies, community organizations, and professional networks.
• Coordinate job fairs, hiring events, and recruitment campaigns.
• Manage job postings and candidate pipelines, including screening, interviews, and reference checks.
• Maintain applicant tracking and hiring records.
• Coordinate onboarding for new employees, ensuring completion of employment documentation, background checks, and required credentials.
• Develop onboarding materials and orientation procedures, including systems that support employee engagement and successful role transition.
• Assist leadership in establishing employee performance standards and expectations, including employee performance evaluations, feedback support, and development of employee improvement plans when needed.
• Monitor employee performance trends and make improvement recommendations.
• Support employee relations and workplace concerns.
• Assess organizational training needs; develop and coordinate staff training programs.
• Support employee professional development and career advancement, including workforce development pathways for staff seeking expanded skills and responsibilities.
• Monitor training completion and certification requirements, and help establish mentoring and coaching opportunities.
• Develop employee recognition and engagement initiatives, including employee check-ins and retention interviews.
• Analyze turnover data and recommend retention strategies.
• Support leadership in creating a positive workplace culture and recommend initiatives to increase employee satisfaction and professional growth.
• Assist with development of recruitment pathways for parents and caregivers interested in entering the behavioral health and human services workforce, including informational sessions and workforce development opportunities.
• Help create training and employment pathways that support long-term workforce sustainability.
• Maintain employee personnel records and assist with policy development and implementation.
• Support compliance with employment laws and organizational requirements, including monitoring employee credentials, certifications, and required training.
• Help establish HR procedures and best practices; develop and improve HR systems, operational processes, and job descriptions.
• Create interview guides, hiring scorecards, and workforce planning tools, and provide strategic workforce recommendations to leadership.
• Support organizational growth through effective HR planning and workforce management.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Recruiting, Workforce Development, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring employees.
• Experience coordinating onboarding and employee development activities.
• Experience supporting employee retention and engagement efforts.
• Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise professional judgment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five or more years of HR or recruiting experience.
• Experience in healthcare, behavioral health, ABA, education, nonprofit, or human services settings.
• Experience recruiting CNAs, DSPs, RBTs, Behavioral Health staff, or similar positions.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or related HR certification.
• Experience building HR systems and processes within a growing organization.
• Experience conducting employee evaluations and developing training programs.

Compensation and Work Details

• Location: In-Person (Will County and South Suburban Service Area, Illinois)
• Schedule: Part-Time, 10-20 Hours per Week
• Starting Compensation: $50.00 per hour (starting at $50.00 per hour)
• Review of compensation and hours: Compensation and hours will be reviewed periodically and may increase based on organizational needs, successful outcomes, expanded leadership responsibilities, and measurable contributions to workforce development and organizational growth.

Benefits

• Employee discounts
• Help or transport service
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Success Measures for the First 90 Days

• Establish a consistent recruitment pipeline.
• Improve hiring and onboarding processes.
• Develop employee evaluation procedures.
• Create workforce training and development initiatives.
• Strengthen employee retention efforts.
• Establish partnerships with workforce development organizations and community resources.
• Develop recommendations for long-term HR and workforce growth.