HR Generalist (Part-Time)

About YOU: You’re a purpose-driven HR professional who believes people and culture can transform lives. You bring both heart and expertise — combining relational warmth with operational excellence. If you’re passionate about supporting and motivating staff who are coaching young people from hard places to build stability and hope, we’d love to meet you. 

At Found Village, we create an intentional, supportive community that walks alongside youth until at least age 25 — helping them discover their potential and thrive. See our stories here. 

We’re seeking a Part-Time HR Generalist who shares our heart for people and our commitment to meaningful impact. You’ll guide day-to-day HR operations—from recruitment and onboarding to nurturing a culture where every teammate feels valued and equipped to serve.  

Position Summary 

The HR Generalist will strengthen Found Village’s people systems, ensuring staff and volunteers are cared for, equipped, and connected to our mission. This role blends recruiting and onboarding with daily HR operations, compliance, and employee support. 

The ideal candidate is relationship-oriented, detail-driven, and passionate about creating people-first systems in a mission-based environment. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead and coordinate the full recruitment cycle — from job descriptions to interviews to onboarding — ensuring every new team member feels welcomed and aligned with our mission. 

• Design and deliver onboarding experiences that set up new hires and volunteers for success. 

• Partner with leadership to understand staffing needs and ensure values-driven, equitable hiring. 

• Maintain and improve HR systems and records, including payroll updates, benefits, and compliance processes. 

• Support policy development, performance reviews, and feedback cycles that foster growth and accountability. 

• Serve as a confidential resource for staff, offering guidance and care around HR-related concerns. 

• Champion a positive, inclusive, and people-first culture through connection, recognition, and wellness initiatives. 

• Collaborate with staff to strengthen belonging, well-being, and community across the organization. 

Competencies and Skills 

At Found Village, we believe strong teams are built on trust, empathy, and resilience. We’re looking for an HR Generalist who brings the following strengths to our community: 

• Compassion: Naturally cares for people and approaches relationships with empathy, understanding, and genuine concern. 

• Composure: Maintains calm and steadiness under pressure, offering stability and reassurance in challenging moments. 

• Adaptability: Navigates change with confidence and flexibility; comfortable making thoughtful decisions even amid uncertainty. 

• Approachability: Creates a welcoming, open presence that invites conversation and builds strong connections across the team. 

• Sound Judgment: Makes balanced, thoughtful decisions that blend analysis, experience, and intuition — earning the trust of others. 

• Empowering Leadership: Provides clear direction and encouragement, helping others grow and thrive in their roles. 

• Integrity & Trust: Leads with honesty, transparency, and consistency; keeps confidence and acts with fairness in every situation. 

• Active Listening: Listens deeply and with patience; seeks to understand others’ perspectives and responds with respect and care. Can support staff through navigating hard conversations. 

Qualifications 

• 7+ years of HR experience (At least 3 years in a generalist role preferred); nonprofit or youth-serving experience preferred.  

• Solid understanding of HR laws, compliance, and best practices. 

• Proven experience managing recruitment and onboarding processes. 

• Strong organizational and communication skills. 

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a small, mission-driven team. 

• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and emotional intelligence. 

• HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, etc.) is preferred but not . 

• Deep belief in Found Village’s mission to empower youth from hard places. 

Benefits 

Found Village invests in the well-being and growth of our team. We offer: 

• Competitive pay with performance-based bonuses 

• Generous PTO and built-in self-care days 

• 401(k) match 

• Professional development funds and an employee hardship fund 

• Discounted gym membership 

• Flexible, people-centered work environment 

Work Environment & Schedule 

• In-person role with some remote flexibility 

• Part-time: 15–25 hours/week, with potential for growth 

Found Village is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is clear: there shall be no discrimination based on age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation. 

We are an inclusive organization that actively promotes equity of opportunity for all, with the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based solely on individual merit. 

Application timeline

Applications must be submitted by 5 pm EDT, December 19th.

• Phone screening interviews will take place in December.
• First-round interviews will take place in early January.
• Second-round panel interviews will take place in mid-January to early February.
• With an estimated start date in late February.