Human Resources Manager
About The Position
The Human Resources Manager will lead the day-to-day human resources operations for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast (BGCMCC), a growing organization serving youth across Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties. This role reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer and serves as the primary HR leader, partnering with managers across multiple locations to foster an engaged workforce, ensure compliance with California employment laws, strengthen organizational culture, and support operational excellence. BGCMCC employs approximately 60 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees and maintains an active workforce of 110–130 employees throughout the year. This position requires someone who enjoys building relationships, improving systems, and helping leaders create exceptional workplaces. The ideal candidate is passionate about building strong teams, improving processes, coaching leaders, and making a meaningful impact through people.
Requirements
- Experienced HR professional with strong knowledge of California employment law and HR best practices.
- Trusted advisor who enjoys coaching supervisors and building positive working relationships.
- Highly organized and able to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Comfortable using HR technology and leveraging data to improve operations.
- Collaborative leader who values accountability, continuous improvement, and excellent customer service.
- Passionate about creating exceptional employee experiences that ultimately benefit the children and families we serve.
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
- Five or more years of progressively responsible human resources experience.
- Experience in employee relations, benefits administration, recruitment, HR compliance, and HRIS management.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting payroll administration and multi-site organizations.
- SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.
Responsibilities
- Manage all day-to-day human resources operations across the organization.
- Build and maintain HR systems and processes that support operational excellence and employee success.
- Partner with supervisors and leadership on employee relations, performance management, coaching, and conflict resolution.
- Lead recruitment, onboarding, and retention initiatives to attract and retain exceptional employees.
- Foster a positive, inclusive workplace culture that reflects the mission and values of Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast.
- Ensure compliance with California employment laws, wage and hour regulations, and organizational policies.
- Serve as the primary administrator of the organization's HRIS, maintaining data integrity, reporting, ACA tracking, and system optimization.
- Coordinate payroll readiness by ensuring timekeeping, approvals, benefit deductions, and employee data are accurate and complete prior to payroll processing.
- Administer employee benefits and retirement programs while partnering with Finance, brokers, and retirement plan advisors.
- Manage leave administration, workers' compensation, unemployment claims, and related compliance requirements.
- Analyze HR metrics and workforce trends to support informed decision-making and continuous improvement.
- Partner with the Chief Operating Officer to implement strategic HR initiatives that strengthen organizational effectiveness and employee engagement.
Benefits
- 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- 50% employer-paid dependent coverage
- 100% employer-paid Life Insurance (3x annual salary)
- 100% employer-paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and 12 paid holidays
- 403(b) retirement savings plan
- Employer-funded 401(a) retirement plan with a 5% contribution for eligible employees
- FSA accounts, Aflac supplemental insurance, and pet insurance available at the employee's expense
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
