Job Description
Director of Human Resources
Position Summary
The Director of Human Resources serves as a strategic leader responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing all human resources functions within a mission-driven nonprofit organization. This role partners closely with executive leadership to cultivate a high-performing workforce while ensuring compliance with employment laws, regulations, and organizational policies.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a member of the leadership team and provide strategic guidance on workforce planning, talent management, and organizational development.
- Align HR strategies with organizational goals, mission, and values.
- Analyze workforce trends and recommend solutions to support growth and sustainability.
- Develop, monitor, and report on key HR metrics to executive leadership.
- Talent Acquisition & Workforce Development
- Oversee recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and retention initiatives.
- Develop strategies to attract and retain high-performing, mission-driven employees.
- Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and opportunity in hiring practices.
- Partner with department leaders to identify staffing needs and development opportunities.
- Implement succession planning and career development programs.
- Design and implement comprehensive employee training programs.
- Develop onboarding processes that support long-term employee success.
- Create department and individual development plans that enhance performance and growth.
- Develop leadership training programs for supervisors, managers, and emerging leaders.
- Build partnerships with educational institutions, workforce development agencies, and community organizations.
- Promote a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and accountable workplace culture.
- Provide coaching and guidance to leaders on employee relations and performance matters.
- Lead investigations related to employee concerns, grievances, and policy violations.
- Ensure consistent and equitable application of organizational policies and procedures.
- Support employee engagement and recognition initiatives.
- Oversee performance evaluation and feedback processes.
- Train leaders on coaching, documentation, corrective action, and employee development.
- Implement systems that promote accountability and organizational excellence.
- Ensure consistency in performance management practices across departments.
- Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
- Maintain employee handbooks, HR policies, and procedures.
- Oversee leave administration, accommodations, workers' compensation claims, and unemployment matters.
- Partner with legal counsel and external consultants as necessary.
- Maintain confidential employee records and documentation.
- Administer employee compensation and benefits programs.
- Manage benefits administration and vendor relationships.
- Foster collaboration, accountability, and exceptional customer service within the HR function.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Public Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of five (5) years of progressive human resources leadership experience.
- Experience in employee relations, performance management, compliance, recruitment, and organizational development.
- Proven success developing and implementing employee training and professional development programs.
- Strong knowledge of California employment laws and HR best practices.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, coaching, and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
- Professional HR certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR preferred.
- Experience within nonprofit, healthcare, social services, behavioral health, housing, or other mission-driven organizations.
- Experience supporting a diverse workforce with varied educational, professional, and lived experiences.
Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.
Pay Details: $40.00 to $45.00 per hour
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- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
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