Job description
Organizational Overview
Do you want to help ensure that every organizer, advocate, and changemaker in the progressive movement has what they need to create bold, people-powered change? Join us in making that vision a reality.
Launched in 2018, The Movement Cooperative (TMC) is a nonprofit member cooperative uniting more than 90 national and state-based organizations and over 1,400 affiliates through shared infrastructure and collaborative support. We bridge the gap between vision and capacity—democratizing access to tools, data, and strategic expertise that help our members organize more efficiently, campaign more effectively, and drive lasting impact across the movement.
As a cooperative, TMC is governed by and for its members, with a board(s) made up primarily of staff from member organizations. Together, we’re reimagining what’s possible when movement groups have the infrastructure they need to thrive.
Position Overview
The HR Partner, Performance & Relationships is responsible for the overall support and management of the organization’s employee relations, performance management, and workplace communication practices and protocols. This senior-level position is both strategic and operational, playing a critical role in cultivating an equitable, feedback-driven workplace culture, maintaining compliance in a unionized environment, and using data to improve organizational performance. This role will report directly to the Associate Director of People Operations and work closely with staff and managers across teams to promote clarity, consistency, and trust in TMC’s people practices.
Responsibilities
Employee Relations and Conflict Resolution
- Provides a broad range of professional employee relations activities, including conflict resolution, complaint investigation, policy interpretation, and preparing and delivering related summary reports and recommendations.
- Serves as the initial contact and liaison for grievance and feedback on employee complaints.
- Serves as the initial contact and liaison for extended leave and accommodation requests.
- Coaches and advises employees and management through sensitive HR issues to resolve conflicts and seek workable solutions.
- Conducts individual and/or group facilitation to foster effective communication and healthy workplace relationships among employees and management.
- Investigates work-related or compliance issues and prepares summary reports, conclusions, and recommendations.
- Escalates complex or high-risk issues to the Associate Director and/or legal counsel as appropriate, ensuring alignment with TMC’s legal obligations and labor relations strategy.
- Oversees all employee lifecycle interviews regarding employee experience and conducts any necessary follow-up to feedback or information learned through these interviews, including regular summary reporting and recommendations.
Employment Compliance
- Leads the intake, recommendation, implementation, and documentation of extended leave and accommodation requests, with support from the HR Generalist and in consultation with the Associate Director of People Operations.
- Manages all record-keeping related to leaves, accommodations, performance management, and investigations.
- Oversight of thorough, accurate, and compliant employee records and personnel files.
- Assists with preparing plans, policies, documents, and reporting associated with all human resource and Union compliance needs.
- Provides advice and counsel to supervisors on employee issues related to CBA, internal policy, and employment law.
Feedback Systems and Employee Experience
- Conducts surveys, interviews, and other research on human resource policies, compensation, and other labor negotiations; collects information and reports results to Human Resources Leadership.
- Uses surveys, interviews, and other studies to conduct research regarding human resource policies, compensation, and other employment issues. After analyzing the information, makes recommendations on changes, adjustments, or enhancements.
- Committed to furthering anti-racism, equity, and racial justice in all efforts and expects all stakeholders to participate in this work.
- Adheres to organization policies and procedures; promotes and supports mission, vision, and values, including developing and participating in internal surveys and data collection for continuous improvement initiatives.
Performance Management and Data Analytics
- Serves as the primary owner of TMC’s performance management processes, in alignment with organization strategy.
- Leads introductory period and performance management cycles, including goal-setting, feedback, and evaluation processes.
- Collaborates with managers to ensure consistent and fair application of performance standards and policies.
- Creates and maintains dashboards and other regular reports that support org-wide performance management goals and objectives.
- Uses data analytics to assess employee engagement, performance metrics, and compliance status.
- Leverages data maintained by the HR Generalist to produce dashboards and reports; partners to ensure data accuracy and consistency across platforms.
- Prepares reports and presentations for leadership regarding employee relations trends and initiatives.
- Serves as an expert in employee experience, national trends, and best practices in the use of data to inform organizational strategy.
Strategic HR Operations and Continuous Improvement
Collaborates with the People & Culture Team to identify, recommend, and implement system and process improvements that align with TMC’s strategic goals.
Prioritizes and manages relevant support requests and communicates best practices and solutions to common organization-wide challenges.
Actively participates in People & Culture budgeting needs.
Performs other duties outlined by the Associate Director of People Operations.
Qualifications
Experience
- 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including 3+ years in a senior-level or managerial HR role
- Current HR Certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP).
- Demonstrated experience with employee relations, conflict resolution, and performance management
- Experience working in or with unionized workplaces, including familiarity with collective bargaining agreements (CBAs)
- Experience using HRIS systems and data analytics for decision-making
- Strong background in HR compliance, employment law, and workplace investigations
- Experience working in or with mission-driven, progressive, or nonprofit organizations
- Demonstrated commitment to anti-racism, equity, and justice in workplace practices
Skills
- Demonstrated facilitation skills, particularly in leading sensitive conversations, performance dialogues, and learning spaces that promote trust, clarity, and psychological safety
- Expert interpersonal and communication skills; able to coach, mediate, and advise across levels
- High emotional intelligence and discretion in handling confidential matters
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities
- Proficiency with HR data analysis and performance dashboards
- Ability to translate complex employment law concepts into practical guidance for staff and managers
- Comfortable working independently in a fully remote environment
We especially encourage applications from people who have any of these additional qualifications, which are preferred but not required:
- Proven ability to design and facilitate organization-wide trainings on HR topics
- Experience supporting organizations through moments of change management
- Experience developing people strategies aligned with DEIA initiatives, retention, and engagement goals
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods of working on a computer
Location Requirements
- While TMC’s workplace is remote, we require staff members to reside in and work in the continental United States.
Benefits
The Movement Cooperative is dedicated to providing all employees a competitive salary, world-class healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement, unlimited paid vacation and sick days, flexible holidays, and all-staff holidays, remote virtual office stipends, paid parental and adoption family leaves, and health and wellness benefits. The starting salary range for this position is $97,470-$100,547. TMC adheres to a 5 year compensation plan allowing for time-in-role based raises. This is a full-time exempt position.
Next Steps
Please submit your resume and cover letter in PDF format detailing why you are interested in this role and your qualifications.
Here’s what you can expect from our interview process:
- Application Review
- Materials Submission
- Panel interview (~60 minutes)
- Interview with Associate Director of People Operations and COO (~30 minutes)
Applications must be submitted by 6:00 p.m. ET on August 1, 2025.
We are looking to fill this position by September 2025.
The Movement Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer.
The Movement Cooperative recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.
At The Movement Cooperative, we have a clear vision: to be an organization where a diverse mix of talented people are inspired to do their best work, incentivized to stay with us year-over-year, and can progress in their careers in meaningful and impactful ways. We pride ourselves on bringing the best to our members, and we know our organization runs on the hard work, well-being, and dedication of our passionate and creative employees.
