CALLING ALL BIG-HEARTED, BIG THINKING PEOPLE. 

ARE YOU READY TO DO THE BEST WORK OF YOUR LIFE?

We seek strategists, creators, and communicators ready to do some heavy lifting—folks who aren’t afraid to break glass and who thrive in collaboration. Those who bring conviction but can still see both sides of a coin. Because that’s how real progress gets made. Join us. 

WHO WE ARE

RALLY is an advocacy communications agency. And at our core, we are advocates. Our entire business model—from our team, to our craft, to the clients we partner with—is designed to shape a better tomorrow. We take on the most complex political, cultural, and social challenges. Even when the path forward is rough or uncertain, we start with what if we… and keep going until change is possible.  We are restless and relentless when it comes to our work because the outcomes matter to us. And so many others. 

RALLY partners with those driving change across today’s most pressing issues, from education and environmental justice to economic equity, gun violence prevention, healthcare access, LGBTQIA+ rights, women’s rights, and more. Whether serving as the agency of record for day-to-day communications, raising leaders’ profiles, or guiding organizations through a crisis, we are co-pilots through thick and thicker.

Combining our passion as advocates with research, cultural insights, strategy, and multichannel communications, we change the way people think and act around today’s biggest social and political challenges.

HOW WE WORK

We work alongside leading foundations, advocacy organizations, philanthropists, and mission-aligned companies to influence policy, shift public opinion, and shape the conversation. Our team helps:

• Craft bold strategies to move issues forward
• Design and launch communications campaigns that resonate
• Build and run digital efforts that drive action
• Create powerful visual identities, stories, and content that spark connection

Changing minds on the toughest issues of our time takes more than facts or flash. In today’s crowded landscape, only a rare mix breaks through: deep issue fluency, proven persuasion tactics, and emotional and cultural resonance.

We do inventive. We do creative. We do whatever it takes—and we don’t stop until we win.

That’s the RALLY edge—and it’s how we drive real impact.

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

RALLY is seeking a highly organized and proactive Human Resources Manager to keep the trains running on time across our people operations and internal systems. This role is the operational backbone of the firm, ensuring that our multi-state HR processes, from inclusive recruiting to complex compliance, move forward with precision and speed. As the primary steward of the employee experience, you will act as the "connective tissue" between our people and our practices, balancing the day-to-day tactical work with the excitement of supporting leadership in launching new culture initiatives. This is the ideal role for a detail-oriented professional who excels in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in building the seamless, equitable systems that allow our team to focus on driving social change.

RESPONSIBILITIES

HR Operations & Culture Support

• Project Management: Ensure all HR and culture-related workflows stay on schedule, serving as the primary driver of clear accountability, deadlines, and follow-through across HR initiatives. 
• Policy & Compliance Stewardship: Own the maintenance and periodic updates of HR policies and the Employee Handbook, ensuring alignment with evolving multi-state employment laws and firm practices.
• Firmwide Events: Lead planning and execution of major firmwide initiatives, including biannual retreats, immersion weeks, holiday events, and cross-office gatherings.
• System Maintenance: Maintain and refresh internal documentation, staff bios, and marketing infrastructure to ensure the firm's operations remain polished and current.

Benefits Coordination & Administration

• Plan Administration & Strategy: Administer health, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA/HSA, 401(k), and ancillary benefit plans while partnering with brokers and consultants to benchmark plan design, evaluate renewals, and recommend data-informed improvements aligned with firm needs and budget.
• Enrollment & Lifecycle Management: Manage new hire enrollments, qualifying life events, terminations, and COBRA notices within required timeframes, including FMLA, state leave, short- and long-term disability eligibility tracking, documentation, approvals, and return-to-work processes.
• Carrier & Employee Relations: Serve as the primary point of contact for employees, carriers, brokers, and third-party administrators — responding to benefit inquiries, escalating complex issues as needed, and ensuring timely resolution and accurate plan administration.
• Financial Oversight: Audit monthly benefit invoices, reconcile discrepancies with carriers, and coordinate payment accuracy with Accounts Payable.
• Regulatory Compliance & Reporting: Monitor changes to ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, and COBRA regulations and ensure plan compliance, including preparation and submission of ACA 1095-C filings, Form 5500s, and nondiscrimination testing.

Recruitment & Hiring

• Pipeline Management: Lead end-to-end recruiting operations, including role scoping, market and compensation benchmarking, job description development, hiring process design, and managing candidate flow.
• Equity Focus: Implement inclusive hiring practices and candidate assessments to ensure a diverse and fair recruitment process.

Onboarding, Offboarding & Employee Lifecycle

• Process Ownership: Own the onboarding and offboarding processes, full device management (procurement, tracking, and retrieval), systems access setup and deactivation. Manage employment verifications, EDD matters, audits, and compliance documentation.
• Staff Support: Serve as a friendly and efficient point of contact for staff needs, transitions, and day-to-day HR questions.
• Performance Management: Support and administer the firm’s performance review processes, including goal-setting, feedback cycles, documentation, and the facilitation of Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) as needed. Partner with leadership to ensure performance conversations are clear, compliant, and aligned with firm values.
• Exit Management: Handle all aspects of offboarding, including exit interviews and transition planning, ensuring legal compliance, system deactivation, and continuity planning.
• Internal Programming & Development: Support the coordination of internal trainings, new hire orientations, and periodic professional development initiatives to ensure staff feel equipped and connected.

Lifecycle & Compliance Management

• Multi-State Compliance: Monitor and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment and labor laws across all jurisdictions where RALLY staff reside, including wage and hour requirements, leave laws (FMLA and state-specific programs), employee classification, required postings, and policy updates.
• Benefits & Regulatory Administration: Oversee compliance related to employee benefits, including ACA reporting and eligibility tracking, COBRA administration, 401(k)/retirement plan coordination (ERISA compliance), and vendor management to ensure accurate documentation and timely filings.
• Records & HRIS Stewardship: Maintain the HRIS and accurate employee files, ensuring data integrity, audit readiness, and confidentiality, while serving as a responsive and knowledgeable resource for day-to-day staff questions.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Experience: 5–7 years of experience in HR or People Ops, ideally within a fast-paced agency or mission-driven setting.
• Multi-State Knowledge: Demonstrated familiarity with managing HR compliance and employee needs across multiple jurisdictions.
• Tactical Excellence: Proven ability to manage high-volume administrative tasks and "keep the trains running" without letting details slip.
• Systems Proficiency: Experience with HRIS platforms (Rippling preferred), project management tools, and Google Workspace.
• Fast-Paced Adaptability: Ability to stay organized and proactive while pivoting between urgent staff needs and long-term projects.
• Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to handle sensitive personnel matters with total discretion.

• Cultural Commitment: Deep commitment to equity and fostering a positive, inclusive workplace culture.
• Independent & Collaborative: Ability to work independently while acting as the "connective tissue" between people, places, and practices.

JOIN US

We’ve built an agency that looks different because we come from the communities we serve. Our team is shaped by varied economic and cultural backgrounds, and we thrive on the unknown, the unknowable, and the counterintuitive. We aren't intimidated by difficult challenges—we’re energized by them.

We are committed to a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to do their best work. As an equal opportunity employer, we make decisions based on qualifications, merit, and organizational needs. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status. 

BENEFITS AND PERKS

At RALLY, we believe a business is only as strong as its people. That’s why we offer a robust benefits package and thoughtful perks that support your wellbeing, fuel your growth, and reflect the culture we’re building together.

We believe changing the world should come with a healthy paycheck, time to recharge, and space to grow. Here’s what we offer:

• Competitive salary + generous commissions 
• Flexible time off policy
• Two months each year of remote work flexibility (July and December)
• Twelve paid holidays, including Juneteenth and Indigenous Peoples’ Day
• One week of paid time off between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• One-month paid sabbatical after seven years at RALLY
• 401(k) plan 
• Generous health, dental, and vision benefits 
• Transportation and technology stipends

RALLY is a hybrid workplace. Team members are expected to work on-site two days per week to foster collaboration and connection, with flexibility on other days.

The starting salary for this position is $85,000 with opportunities for growth and advancement based on performance and contributions to the team’s success.