Human Resources Manager

Blackbaud is the leading global provider of software and services designed specifically for nonprofit organizations, enabling them to improve operational efficiency, build strong relationships, and raise more money to support their missions. Approximately 22,000 organizations in 75 countries - including the American Red Cross, Dartmouth College, the WGBH Educational Foundation, Episcopal High School, Lincoln Center, Cancer Research UK, Special Olympics, and Arthritis Foundation - use one or more of Blackbaud products and services for fundraising, constituent relationship management, financial management, direct marketing, school administration, ticketing, business intelligence, website management, prospect research, consulting, and analytics.

Since 1981, Blackbaud’s sole focus and expertise has been partnering with nonprofits and providing them the solutions they need to make a difference in their local communities and worldwide. Under the leadership of Marc Chardon (former Microsoft Executive), with revenues over $302 Million, we employ over 2,000 employees in 6 countries who are part of our philanthropic corporate culture where volunteerism is encouraged. Listed as a NASDAQ Global Select Market under ticker symbol ’BLKB’, we are headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina. We also operate in Cambridge, MA; Denver, CO; Indianapolis, IN; San Diego, CA; Toronto, Ontario; Glasgow, Scotland; London, England; the Netherlands and Sydney, Australia. 

The Human Resources Manager will provide strategic leadership for the HR and compensation function by leading projects and processes that ensure organizational effectiveness and high-quality customer responsiveness. This is reflected by the following key strategic accountabilities and organizational commitments:

Strategic HR Business Partnership

• Provide HR consultation to Executive Committee members and senior business leaders around HR solutions to business issues


• Proactively initiate dialog with management providing counsel and advice on issues affecting morale, performance, development and organization effectiveness, helping to determine root causes and recommending appropriate next steps.


• Manage complex employee relation challenges and concerns that could result in legal ramifications or organization exposure; assess the severity, involve appropriate individuals and facilitate appropriate action based on established practice

Cross Functional Collaboration/Execution across HR

• Support deployment of Blackbaud HR programs, including performance management, pay administration and implementation, headcount planning/reporting, retention, career development, employee relations and organization design initiatives, etc.


• Oversee employee compensation transactions including working with managers and HR members on new hires, promotions, transfers, reassignments, and other related activities.


• Provide direction related to compensation programs, including base pay, incentive programs, reward and recognition and stock programs of the company that support talent acquisition and retention strategies.

Experience and Skills:

• Minimum 8 years HR experience, including generalist and compensation experience


• Demonstrated history of driving change to influence business outcomes


• Strong critical and conceptual thinking and a results-oriented approach to business


• Thorough understanding and application of HR principles, concepts, practices and standards


• Excellent project management skills along with negotiation and mediation skills


• Demonstrated leadership ability and ability to communicate with all levels of management and employees


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities


• Experience in high-tech/software industry a plus


• Bachelors degree required


• MBA or Masters in HR related studies a plus

To apply visit our website at www.blackbaud.com