Human Resources Manager

Recruitment & Onboarding Team

Location: Onsite at HQ in White Bear Lake, Minnesota

Application Deadline: Open continuously until Filled

Anticipated Start Date: November 2025

Pheasants Forever, including its quail conservation division, Quail Forever, is the nation's largest nonprofit organization dedicated to upland habitat conservation. With more than 600 employees and 754 volunteer-based chapters located in 40 states, and annual revenues of over $100 million, this community is dedicated to the protection of our uplands through habitat improvement, public access, education and advocacy. Since its creation in 1982, Pheasants Forever has dedicated more than $1 billion to 580,000 habitat projects benefiting 31 million acres.

This full-time HR Manager position is an integral part of the Human Resources team that supports the organization, its mission, and its employees. This person will oversee two HR employees in the recruitment & onboarding (R&O) department and will be key to the success of the team. Opportunities exist to express creativity and grow with the team, as well as with the organization.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Oversee the daily workflow of the R&O department.
• Lead efforts on process improvement in recruitment and onboarding.
• Provide constructive and timely performance evaluations.
• Track and report on recruitment and onboarding analytics/metrics

Job Duties:

• Lead/Support the R&O team with the recruiting and onboarding process to include:
  • Posting job announcements on our JazzHR platform and on multiple websites
  • Email job announcement updates weekly to our employees and partners
  • Contact candidates to schedule interviews, and follow up with confirmation emails
  • Create offer letters
  • Provide positive experience for new hires by leading them through automated onboarding process in ADP Workforce Now
  • Conduct e-Verify checks and other required background checks
• Lead the R&O team in communicating with hiring managers and state coordinators regarding any changes to the recruiting process or platform
• Implement organizational exit interview strategies and analytics
• Maintain/update the documents related to onboarding
• Develop and document Standard Operating Procedures
• Help with new hire orientation twice a year
• Other duties or projects as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Familiarity with recruitment and onboarding processes of new employees, employee transfers and terminations including processes, procedures, laws, systems, tools, and technology.
• Familiarity with ADP Workforce Now and/or JazzHR a plus; or other HRIS experience also beneficial
• Strong customer service skills with both internal and external customers
• Knowledge of or interest in learning more about ADP and JazzHR recruitment analytics
• Knowledge of DOT process
• Knowledge of E-Verify
• Integrity and confidentiality
• Strong work ethic and motivation to achieve results and meet goals and deadlines, both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to establish and model excellent teamwork and collaboration with diverse work groups around the country
• Demonstrates and values strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrates and enjoys responding to and resolving moderately complex questions and concerns
• Strong organizational and time management skills, and attention to detail within a high-volume, changing environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Some supervisory experience is helpful, but not required
• Interest in the PFQF habitat conservation mission a plus.

Physical Demands:

• Operating a computer or other office devices for the majority of the workday
• May occasionally need to move packages up to 10 pounds such as office supplies or equipment
• Must be able to communicate with others in person, over the phone, and in writing
• Must be able to understand and effectively exchange accurate information with others such as coworkers, customers, and vendors
• Must be able to read and interpret various electronic and written documents

Travel: This position requires minimal travel in the U.S. Potential travel to the annual Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic, as well as perhaps 1-2 regional team meetings per year.

Education and Experience Preferred: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience required. At least 3 years of relevant experience in recruiting or staffing helpful. The ideal candidate will have experience in recruiting/onboarding and would enjoy supporting employees in the field as well as at headquarters to contribute to the achievement of our conservation objectives and to retain employees.

Salary Range: $60,000 to $70,000 (commensurate with skill set and experience) with annual performance-based raises, plus benefits include:

• Health, vision, dental and more insurance coverage plans are available.
• 401(k) Retirement plan with an employer match of up to 5%.
• Student Loan Assistance program of up to $200/month for eligible employees.
• Paid Time Off accrued at 15 days (120 hours) per year for new employees (increasing after 3 years).
• Bereavement/Family/Sick Leave of 6 days (48 hours) per year; available on first day with approval from supervisor.
• 13 Paid holidays.