HR Manager

International Rescue Committee•San Diego, CA

6d•$81,253 - $94,431•Hybrid

About The Position

The Human Resources (HR) Manager oversees and implements people & culture activities for an assigned portfolio of IRC offices or departments, providing a spectrum of services from tactical to strategic. They are part of the local Leadership Team and are expected to contribute to strategic direction setting and operational problem solving through their areas of professional expertise. The HR Manager collaborates with the People & Culture Director and Labor Relations Team to ensure adherence to organizational policies, procedures, and applicable collective bargaining agreements, while leading efforts to maintain compliance with local labor laws. This position is based in San Diego supporting both the San Diego and Los Angeles offices. There is an expectation of regular travel between both locations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree, preferably in Human Resources or Business Administration; or equivalent experience.
Minimum five (5) years progressively responsible Human Resources experience
Advanced working knowledge of at least one human resources discipline including: employee relations, compensation and benefits, performance management, learning and development, organizational development, labor relations, etc.
Prior experience leading workplace investigations and supporting the resolution of employee relations matters required
Strong grasp of HR concepts, including Federal & State employment laws
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong learning agility: capable of adapting quickly to change and apply new information and skills to work duties.
Self-motivated to plan, prioritize and problem solve independently.
Ability to build and foster effective and positive working relationships with colleagues and maintain confidentiality to the highest degree.
Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; experience in Workday and applicant tracking systems a plus
Experience successfully working in a multicultural environment.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in human resources management a plus.
Prior experience working in a unionized environment strongly preferred
Experience in a large, matrixed organization a plus
Facilitation, Change Management and/or Project Management experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide support and drive progress of key bodies of work within a broad range of people and culture areas: IRC Way: model, promote and uphold a culture of values as reflected in our code of conduct, The IRC Way: Standards for Professional Conduct – Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.
HR Knowledge: serve as a reliable source of HR policies, practices and processes in response to employee and/or supervisor requests, ensuring compliance with internal and external standards and applicable labor laws, including state and city-specific labor law. Support the development and refinement of key HR lifecycle processes as needed.
Advisor: Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and leadership on people-related matters, providing guidance on performance management, policy interpretation, and organizational decisions to support sound, compliant, and people-centered outcomes.
Employee Support: facilitate resolution of escalated issues related to basic employee welfare needs regarding benefits, payroll, HRIS, Leaves of Absence, and general employee questions.
Employee Relations: lead intake, make recommendations, and support resolution of sensitive employee relations matters and workplace investigations.
Labor Relations: lead the implementation of the collective bargaining agreement for relevant groups, ensure consistent application of its provisions, build and maintain constructive relationships with union representatives to support effective communication and collaboration.
Employee Experience: lead initiatives that strengthen organizational culture, drive employee engagement, and ensure an inclusive workplace where all staff feel valued and respected
Talent Acquisition: oversee onboarding of new staff, with the goal to ensure new hire and orientation practices are implemented in accordance with IRC standards.
Talent Management: participate in core talent activities as relevant and become proficient in delivering select training and development seminars; lead the development of a local talent-development strategy and oversee implementation.
Employee Exits: monitor and intervene as necessary to ensure IRC standards are met for separation forms, exit paperwork, and exit surveys.
HR Administration: Manage and maintain electronic office personnel records of employees and prepare paperwork with supporting documentation for Workday transactions to include new hires, staff transfers, supervisory changes, separations, etc.
P&C Community: Actively contribute to a nationwide P&C community of practice, partnering with peers across the IRC network to align on best practices, troubleshoot shared challenges, and strengthen consistency in how P&C services are delivered organization-wide.
Manage background check procedures for staff and independent contractors.
May manage a small team.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

10 paid sick leave
10 U.S. holidays
20-25 generous paid time off based on role and tenure
medical insurance starting at $163/month
dental starting at $6.50/month
vision starting at $5/month
flexible spending accounts (healthcare, dependent care, and commuter)
a 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match (immediate vesting) along with a non-elective employer contribution based on age and years of service (3-year vesting)
disability and life insurance
an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential counseling and support services for employees and their families.