Job Description
Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) is the nation’s largest organization exclusively representing the Black College Community. TMCF member-schools include the publicly supported Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Historically Black Community Colleges(HBCCs), and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs).
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) is seeking a Senior Manager, Human Resources to serve as the second-in-command to the Assistant Vice President (AVP) of HR. This role converts people strategy into execution across HR operations, employee and intern experience, and compliance and serves as Acting Head of HR during the AVP’s absence. As TMCF grows, this role is intentionally structured with a clear growth path, including the progressive assumption of responsibilities currently led by the AVP of HR.
Reports To:
Assistant Vice President of Human Resources
Responsibilities:
- Oversee ER case intake, triage, and investigator assignments; lead complex investigations (harassment, discrimination, retaliation, safeguarding) and corrective-action calibration.
- Ensure consistent progressive discipline/PIPs; coordinate ADA/State accommodation interactive processes.
- Partner with all departments to codify an employee Code of Conduct; standardize selection, scheduling, and recognition end-to-end.
- Co-own headcount planning and requisition governance with Finance; enforce FLSA classification and wage-transparency rules.
- Standardize structured interviews and job architecture; champion inclusive hiring and compliant documentation.
- Oversee onboarding (I-9/E-Verify where adopted) and 30/60/90-day success metrics for staff and volunteers.
- Run performance cycles (goals, check-ins, reviews, calibration); coach managers to deliver high-quality feedback.
- Curate L&D pathways (compliance, leadership, management fundamentals); track completion and impact.
- Lead talent reviews for critical and grant-funded roles; maintain succession slates with actioned development plans.
- Partner with Total Rewards vendors on structure governance, offers, promotions, and market/equity adjustments; maintain nonprofit-competitive frameworks.
- Oversee benefits administration, open enrollment, and vendor performance; ensure COBRA/ERISA/HIPAA processes via TPAs.
- Direct leave administration (FMLA, ADA, USERRA, State paid leaves) and payroll impacts; monitor with Insperity PEO.
- Own PEO data integrity, audits, and role-based access; drive file retention and privacy practices.
- Ensure compliance with federal and State/local requirements (e.g., FLSA, Title VII/EEOC, ADA/ADAAA, ADEA, GINA, IRCA/I-9, USERRA, NLRA where applicable, OSHA, COBRA/ERISA/HIPAA if PHI handled, ACA ESR); maintain EEO-1 (if eligible) and OSHA logs.
- Lead audit readiness (I-9, benefits, payroll tax) and manage agency responses with Legal/Finance.
- Enforce compliant personnel practices for federally funded awards (time & effort, cost allowability, segregation of duties, approvals, documentation).
- Monitor labor allocations in timekeeping, certify effort, maintain audit trails; align position control with grant budgets and MOUs.
- Convert survey insights into action plans; run pulse checks and stay/exit interviews.
- Oversee safeguarding training and incident response with Programs and Legal.
- Partner with Safety/Operations on risk assessments, OSHA compliance/recordkeeping, and incident investigations.
- Lead crisis people components (communications, pay/leave rules, remote protocols) and post-incident after-action.
- Other duties as assigned
Required Competencies and Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree or equivalent of experience
- 5–7+ years of progressive HR generalist/HRBP experience
- Multi-state compliance and nonprofit or education sector experience preferred; PEO (Insperity) experience a plus.
- Demonstrated success building compliant, inclusive hiring and performance practices.
- Strong analytics, vendor management, and audit readiness skills.
- SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP or PHR/SPHR preferred.
Additional Information:
Compensation
The anticipated compensation range for this position is:
Annual Salary: $65,000 – $75,000 annually
Bonus eligibility: Up to 5% of Annual salary
Actual compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, skills, internal equity, and organizational needs, in accordance with applicable laws.
Benefits Overview
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) offers a benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision coverage on a cost-shared basis; employer-paid short-term disability (STD), long-term disability (LTD), and basic life insurance; retirement benefits (including a 403(b) plan with employer matching contributions of up to 6% of eligible compensation); paid time off; paid holidays; and professional development opportunities, subject to eligibility and plan terms.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
This position may involve extended computer use, lifting up to 15 pounds, and require evening and weekend work. Participation in and assistance with special TMCF events may necessitate a temporary change in normal working conditions, including a shift in days or hours worked, and/or working in alternative locations (e.g., outdoors).
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Reasonable Accommodations
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations may contact hr@tmcf.org.
At-Will Employment Disclaimer
Employment with the Turgood Marshall College Fund ( TMCF) is at-will. This posting does not constitute a contract of employment or guarantee employment for any specific duration.
Paid Leave Addendum
In addition to any leave or benefits provided by the Thurgood Marshall College Fund ( TMCF), employees may also be eligible for paid sick leave, paid family leave, or other statutory leave and benefits as required by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Job Details
Department: Operations
Location: In person/Hybrid, Washington, DC
Employment Type: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Exempt
Travel Requirement: 25%
Supervisory Responsibility: No