Reports To: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Employment Type: Fractional / Interim Independent Contractor
Hours: Approximately 15–25 hours per week (Flexible)
Duration: 3–6 Months or Until Permanent HR Manager is Hired
Work Location: Hybrid (On-site and Remote)
About Pewabic
Founded in 1903, Pewabic Pottery is one of Detroit's most iconic nonprofit cultural institutions. Through its historic pottery, educational programming, exhibitions, and community engagement, Pewabic enriches lives through the ceramic arts while preserving an important piece of Detroit's history.
The Opportunity
Pewabic is seeking an experienced Fractional Human Resources Professional to provide interim HR leadership and day-to-day human resources support during an organizational transition.
This engagement is ideal for an experienced HR executive, retired HR leader, HR consultant, or fractional HR professional who enjoys helping organizations navigate change while providing practical, hands-on HR support.
The selected professional will partner closely with the CFO and leadership team to maintain HR operations, support recruitment, oversee employee administration, and ensure compliance until a permanent HR leader is hired.
Key Responsibilities
Talent Acquisition & Recruitment
· Partner with hiring managers to fill open positions.
· Coordinate and manage job postings.
· Screen applicants and conduct initial interviews.
· Coordinate hiring manager interviews.
· Conduct reference and employment verifications.
· Prepare offer letters and hiring documentation.
Employee Lifecycle Management
· Coordinate onboarding and orientation.
· Complete I-9 and employment eligibility verification.
· Maintain personnel files and employee documentation.
· Manage employee offboarding and separation processes.
Payroll & HRIS Administration
· Maintain employee records in Paychex.
· Process employee status and payroll changes.
· Monitor PTO balances and accruals.
· Support year-end employee processing.
Benefits Administration
· Administer employee benefit programs, including:
o Navigator Benefits Platform
o HAP
o WEX
o COBRA
o American Funds
o 401(k) administration
· Coordinate annual open enrollment.
Compliance & Risk Management
· Maintain HR compliance documentation.
· Coordinate Workers' Compensation administration.
· Coordinate OSHA compliance activities.
· Coordinate Concentra testing.
· Administer STD/LTD claims.
· Support employment law compliance.
· Maintain accurate employee records.
Strategic HR Support
· Provide weekly status updates to the CFO.
· Identify opportunities to improve HR processes.
· Assist with transition planning for the incoming permanent HR leader.
· Recommend operational improvements that strengthen the HR function.
Qualifications
We're looking for someone who brings both strategic perspective and a willingness to be hands-on.
Preferred qualifications include:
· Five or more years of progressive Human Resources experience.
· Experience leading HR during organizational transitions.
· Strong recruiting and talent acquisition background.
· Experience administering employee benefits and payroll.
· Working knowledge of Michigan employment law.
· Experience with Paychex or comparable HRIS platforms.
· Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
· Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with leadership.
· Nonprofit experience preferred.
· SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred.
Work Schedule
This is a flexible hybrid engagement requiring both remote work and regular on-site presence at Pewabic's Detroit campus. We anticipate approximately 15–25 hours per week, although the schedule may vary depending on hiring activity and organizational needs.
Compensation
Competitive hourly rate based on experience and qualifications.
How to Apply
Interested professionals should submit:
· Resume to hr@pewabic.org
· Brief letter describing relevant experience
· Hourly rate expectations
· Earliest availability
· Three professional references
Why Pewabic?
This is an opportunity to help steward one of Detroit's most respected nonprofit organizations during an important leadership transition. You'll work alongside a collaborative leadership team while making an immediate and meaningful impact on the organization's people, culture, and operational success.
