People & Culture Manager
About The Position
At Acts Housing, we believe homeownership can transform lives and neighborhoods. Our team helps Milwaukee families achieve and sustain homeownership, and we are looking for a People & Culture Manager to help build a workplace where mission-driven people feel valued, supported, and able to thrive. This is an exciting opportunity for an HR leader who enjoys the impact and variety of working at a fifty person, mission-driven organization. You will play a key role in shaping the employee’s experience, from recruiting and onboarding new team members to supporting, developing, and retaining staff. You will also partner with managers to strengthen culture, performance management, and professional growth. Acts partners with a third-party provider for payroll, benefits administration, and HR infrastructure, allowing this role to focus on people strategy, employee relations, talent development, and culture-building.
Requirements
- 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including leadership or project leadership responsibility
- Strong background in employee relations, talent development, and organizational culture
- Comfort partnering with leaders and coaching managers
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting teams in nonprofit, mission-driven, or small to mid-sized organizations preferred
- HR certifications such as PHR, SPHR, or SHRM-CP/SCP are welcome but not required
Responsibilities
- Lead people, culture, and human resources strategy aligned with Acts’ mission and growth
- Build hiring processes that attract thoughtful, capable, and mission-driven team members
- Create onboarding experiences that help new employees feel welcomed, confident, and connected
- Partner with managers to strengthen performance management, feedback, and staff development
- Serve as a trusted resource for employee relations, coaching, and workplace concerns
- Help create systems that elevate employee voice, engagement, and professional growth
- Foster a workplace culture grounded in respect, accountability, inclusion, and care
Benefits
- medical and dental insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
