Human Resources Specialist Job at Black Women’s Health Imperative in Mission

Reports to:Senior Director, Human Resources & Operations, Head of Human Resources
Location: Remote (preference for Eastern Time Zone)
Classification: Full Time Employee

About Black Women’s Health Imperative (BWHI)

The Black Women’s Health Imperative (BWHI) is the only national organization dedicated solely to advancing the health and well-being of Black women and girls. For over 40 years, BWHI has driven change through evidence-based wellness programs, policy and advocacy, and research translation. Centered on health equity and racial justice, BWHI partners with communities, policymakers, and leaders to address the most pressing health challenges facing Black women and to create lasting, systemic impact.

Mission: To solve the most critical health issues that Black women and girls face through innovative programs, transformative research, and life-saving policies.

Approach: BWHI brings the challenges and disparities affecting Black women and girls to the forefront of national conversation, integrating science, advocacy, and action to eliminate barriers to wellness.

■ We Advocate – Advocate for policies that improve health outcomes for Black women and families.
■ We Educate and Train – Educate and train the next generation of leaders who will build the Black women’s health movement.
■ We Amplify – Amplify the voices of Black women to shift public perception and policies for social change.
■ We Mobilize and Engage – Mobilize and engage women and organizations to pursue greater opportunities for gender and racial justice.
■ We Promote – Promote evidence and practice-based lifestyle change models that provide strategies for individuals and families to address health inequities.
■ We Synthesize, Translate, and Disseminate – Synthesize, translate, and disseminate information and research findings to strengthen the knowledge base on Black women’s health.

Position Summary

The Human Resources Specialist plays a key role in supporting the employee experience and operational excellence at BWHI. As part of a small, dynamic nonprofit team, this role combines people-facing responsibilities with compliance, payroll coordination, program administration and employee communications. The Specialist will lead improvements to the onboarding and offboarding experience, coordinate employee engagement activities for a fully remote team, maintain the HR intranet site, support compliance and policy development, administer the performance review process, assist with organization-wide events and help create templates and tools for goal setting and KPI tracking.

This position is ideal for a hands-on HR professional who thrives in a mission-driven environment, works well independently and collaboratively, and enjoys building programs and processes that enhance the employee lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Lifecycle Management
● Lead and improve onboarding and offboarding processes, including 30- and 60-day check-ins feedback collection, and experience enhancements.
● Coordinate with managers to ensure a consistent, mission-aligned employee experience.

2. Engagement & Culture Building
● Plan and manage engagement activities for a fully remote team and employee recognition programs.
● Partner with leadership to coordinate All Hands meetings, agendas, and activities.

3. Compliance, Payroll & Policies
● Coordinate payroll processing with external provider, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
● Maintain compliance with employment laws and support audits.
● Assist with policy development, updates, and handbook revisions.

4. Performance & Goal Setting
● Administer the annual performance review process and provide tools for meaningful feedback.
● Support the creation and tracking of KPI and goal-setting templates.

5. Learning, Communication & Systems
● Coordinate Learning & Development activities and track participation.
● Draft HR-related communications and maintain the HR intranet site for easy access to resources.
● Maintain HRIS and recommend process improvements to streamline operations.

Special Projects & Cross-Functional Support

● Contribute to organization-wide initiatives, events, and projects in collaboration with HR leadership and the Executive Staff.
● Take on ad hoc assignments that align with BWHI’s mission and support operational excellence.

Required Experience

• HRIS, onboarding, learning modules
• Google Workspace – Docs, Sheets, Drive, Calendar, Gmail
• Zoom – Remote onboarding and meetings
• DocuSign – Policy acknowledgments, employment documents

Preferred Experience
● A Bachelor’s Degree
● Experience working in a nonprofit or mission-driven organization.
● Exposure to KPI and/or Goals development and performance management processes.
● Experience with Monday.com or other project management tools
● Experience with ADP Workforce Now a plus
● HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP) a plus.

Core Competencies
● Program Builder – Designs and improves HR programs that enhance employee experience.
● Compliance-Oriented – Ensures all HR processes align with legal requirements and internal policies.
● People-First Mindset – Balances operational needs with employee well-being.
● Adaptability – Thrives in a dynamic, evolving environment.
● Collaboration – Works effectively across teams and departments.
● Mission Commitment – Passion for advancing health equity and racial justice for Black women and girls.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment
● Remote position, with preference for Eastern Time Zone.
● This is a full-time (FTE) position (40 hours/week). Additionally, all employees are required to be available during core working hours (10:00 am – 3:00 pm EST) and across multiple time zones.
● Must be able to work at a computer for extended periods.
● Occasional travel for team meetings, events, or training may be required.

The estimated base compensation range for this role is $55,000 – $65,000. Actual base pay for a successful candidate will consider skills, experience and location. As a remote-first employer, BWHI offers a competitive total rewards package, including medical, dental, vision and other wellness plans. Alongside, extensive paid time off, observance of 13 national holidays, retirement benefits, life insurance, monthly remote stipend, and an employee assistance program. Paid leave and comprehensive health insurance offered after completion of a probationary period.

BWHI is an Equal Employment Employer, committed to equity in the workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind and make hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please
contact us at hr_admin@bwhi.org.