Be the Operations Heart of a Healing Community

What You'll Do:

Monroe Harding has spent 130 years in Nashville’s corner, caring for more than 16,000 children and young adults in foster care and transitional housing. We’re looking for a Director of HR & Operations who wants their expertise to fuel a mission that genuinely changes lives.

This is a seat at the table. You’ll serve as a strategic partner to senior leadership and managers, owning the full HR function — recruitment, onboarding, performance management, payroll, benefits, compliance, and staff development — while also overseeing key administrative and financial operations, including vendor contracts, audits, and risk management. You’ll directly supervise two team members and lead cross-functional process improvement efforts that strengthen the entire organization.

We operate from five core values: Optimism, Inclusion, Curiosity, Personal Accountability, and Collaboration — and we are looking for a leader who lives and inspires them.

The Manager, HR and Administration is one of the most pivotal roles in our organization. You will serve as a strategic partner to our VP of Finance & Administration and senior leadership team, ensuring that our people systems, financial operations, and organizational infrastructure are all aligned to support our mission.

This role requires someone who genuinely thrives at the intersection of human resources and financial administration. If you see AP/AR, benefits administration, compliance, payroll, vendor management, and employee relations as interconnected parts of a healthy organization rather than separate silos, you will find this work deeply satisfying.

What We Provide: 

• Salary starting at $75K and increases based on education and experience.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance available
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Generous paid time off package
• 401k (Monroe Harding will match up to 4%)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional development and training

 What You Bring:

• Bachelors in Business or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Have led HR and administrative functions in a nonprofit or mission-driven environment
• Are as comfortable in a budget spreadsheet as you are in an employee relations conversation
• Understanding of effective teamwork in values-driven culture
• Are energized by building systems that let people do their best work
• Serve as a strategic partner to senior leadership, reporting to the VP of Finance & Administration
• Ensure 100% compliance in child welfare and financial standards.
• Drive continuous improvement in a supportive, trauma-informed environment.

How to Apply:

Become part of our 130-year legacy today, apply here: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/7d624a66-0264-4b0c-a841-a8ea78397c45/Monroe-Harding

About Monroe Harding: Since the establishment of Monroe Harding in 1893, first as an orphanage, then as a Children’s Home, to the Monroe Harding of today, the organization has adapted to meet the needs of children and young adults throughout the greater Nashville area. Monroe Harding provides comprehensive services to children and teenagers in foster care (0-19 years old), young adults who are preparing to age out or have aged out of state custody (ages 16-26), and young adults victimized by crime (ages 18-24). More than 16,000 children and young adults experienced Fannie Harding’s legacy.
Our Values: 

• Optimism: We celebrate and encourage the good in each other. We create an environment in which people can have fun, express gratitude, feel uplifted, explore their passions, and increase their resiliency. 
• Inclusion: Through a lens of respect, we advocate for our families, our youth, and each other by creating a sense of belonging, understanding, and value for the uniqueness of each individual. 
• Curiosity: We are committed to creating a learning environment that seeks knowledge, looks to the future, and goes beyond the status quo. 
• Personal Accountability: We empower one another to be our best selves. By showing up, listening, and providing thoughtful feedback, we create a culture that allows for self-care. 
• Collaboration: We believe that people who are committed to open communication, a willingness to help, and working together as a team, create a safe environment and a culture of excellence. 

Monroe Harding is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, or other legally protected status. 

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application and interview procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at fostercare@monroeharding.org or call 615.298.5573.