YMCA of the East Bay, Human Resources Director

Edgility Search•Berkeley, CA

48d•$120,000 - $150,000

About The Position

In alignment with the Mission, Goals, and Values of the YMCA of the East Bay, the Human Resources Director supports the strategic direction of the Association by managing and improving key HR functions. This role serves as a partner to leaders across the Association, ensuring consistent, mission-aligned practices in employee relations, payroll, compensation, compliance, training and development, performance management, talent acquisition support, and HR systems oversight. The Director will lead the daily operations of the HR department, may supervise HR Generalist, Payroll Manager, and other HR staff, and ensures HR programs are effectively implemented while contributing to longer-term strategy under the direction of the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field.
Minimum 7 years of progressive HR experience, including supervisory responsibilities.
Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws.
Experience with HRIS systems required; ADP experience strongly preferred.
Demonstrated ability to coach managers, resolve employee issues, and develop HR systems and processes.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills; able to work with diverse groups.
Demonstrated leadership, team-building, and project management capabilities.
Ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative, mission-driven environment.
Must meet all YMCA requirements for working with minors, including fingerprinting and background check.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with unions around contract negotiations is a bonus.

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted advisor to Association leaders on employee relations, performance management, policy interpretation, and workplace concerns.
Conduct timely, neutral, and well-documented employee relations investigations.
Support Association-wide culture initiatives focused on employee engagement, inclusion, and workforce development.
Oversee the HRIS from/Payroll System from a functional HR perspective, ensuring accuracy, data integrity, and optimization.
Manage compliance programs and ensure adherence to federal, state, and local labor laws.
Oversee unemployment, workers compensation, and leave administration processes.
Develop, update, and maintain HR policies, procedures, handbooks and documentation.
Remain current with employment laws and regulations and partner with the CHRO to maintain an effective program of compliance. Ensures the timely and accurate submission of data requested by the EEOC, YMCA of the USA, Department of Labor, etc.
Partner with Operations leadership to support recruitment strategies, onboarding quality, and workforce planning.
Oversee and improve new-hire orientation and onboarding processes to ensure consistent employee experience.
Develop and deliver training for supervisors and managers on HR policies, leadership skills, and effective team management.
Support leadership development and succession-planning efforts initiated by the CHRO.
Support implementation and administration of compensation programs, job descriptions, and salary administration in alignment with Association strategy.
Provide guidance to managers on performance improvement plans, job classification, and compensation practices.
Lead, supervise, develop, and evaluate HR direct reports.
Establish department priorities, ensure workflow efficiency, and contribute to annual budgeting for HR operations.
Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and service-oriented HR team culture.
As required, present to the Senior Leadership Team and participate in meetings. Serve as a member of the YMCA management team, building strong relationships across the organization.
Participate in special projects as assigned by the CHRO.
In coordination with the CHRO, provide oversight to risk management, safety training, and compliance initiatives as needed.