HR & Talent Acquisition Manager

Young Women's Freedom Center•Oakland, CA

8d•$80,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Human Resources & Talent Acquisition Manager is a core member of the Young Women’s Freedom Center Human Resources Department, advancing the organization’s work toward the Sister Warriors Freedom Charter. The role leads talent acquisition and manages payroll, onboarding, offboarding, benefits administration, and HR systems across all sites. It ensures hiring and employee lifecycle practices are consistent, compliant, and rooted in YWFC values. Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, the Manager partners closely with hiring managers, Finance, and the Operations & Systems team. The role uses sound judgment to guide hiring and HR decisions, offers recommendations, and supports collaborative decision-making. It also serves as an approachable resource for staff and managers on hiring, benefits, and HR processes. The position requires strong organization, attention to detail, sound judgment, and commitment to racial, gender, and economic justice.

Requirements

Minimum 3 to 5 years of progressive HR experience.
Demonstrated experience leading full-cycle talent acquisition, from sourcing and screening through interviews and offers.
Experience leading hiring processes with hiring teams, including guiding interview panels, supporting consistent and equitable evaluation, and making hiring recommendations.
Experience developing recruitment and sourcing strategies to reach qualified and diverse candidates.
Hands-on experience with payroll processing.
Working knowledge of California and federal employment law, including wage and hour requirements, FLSA, and payroll compliance.
Experience managing onboarding, offboarding, and benefits administration.
Proficiency with HRIS and payroll systems and Microsoft Excel.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
Commitment to racial, gender, and economic justice and to the organization’s mission and values.
Sound judgment and ability to make thoughtful recommendations.
Collaborative approach and ability to work with teams to reach decisions.
Approachable and trustworthy manner when supporting staff and managers.
Clear and professional communication.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong follow-through and accountability.
Solutions-oriented approach and ability to escalate issues appropriately.

Nice To Haves

HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent).
Experience with PayCom.
Experience with applicant tracking systems such as Comeet or SparkHire.
Nonprofit or movement-based organization experience.
Experience in organizations that hire people with lived experience, or organizations grounded in restorative or justice-centered practices.

Responsibilities

Center the mission of Young Women’s Freedom Center and its affiliates, ensuring decisions and policies uphold the Sister Warriors Freedom Charter.
Develop and implement accessible systems that support the organization’s scale and size.
Apply a racial equity and justice lens and invest in team members’ leadership and development.
Lead full-cycle recruitment for all positions in partnership with hiring managers and the Director of Human Resources.
Develop recruitment strategies and sourcing plans to reach qualified and diverse candidates in alignment with the economic justice hiring model.
Review and screen applications, conduct initial interviews, and provide hiring recommendations.
Coach hiring managers on hiring stages, interview preparation, consistent evaluation, and equitable decision-making.
Prepare offer letters with the Director of Human Resources and Finance, and manage background and reference checks.
Ensure job postings and hiring practices comply with applicable federal, state, and local requirements, including California pay transparency laws.
Administer applicant tracking and hiring tools, track recruitment timelines and data, and recommend process improvements.
Manage payroll in PayCom, including reviewing timesheets, resolving discrepancies, and preparing accurate payroll for Finance approval.
Process pay changes, final pay, deductions, and adjustments in compliance with California wage and hour requirements.
Conduct payroll audits with Finance and identify and resolve errors or trends.
Respond to staff payroll questions confidentially and in a timely manner.
Ensure staff and managers follow time-tracking procedures and recommend improvements.
Support year-end payroll processing, including W-2s.
Lead consistent onboarding across all sites, including introducing new staff to the organization’s history, culture, and values.
Manage onboarding paperwork, I-9 verification, and new-hire setup in PayCom.
Coordinate offboarding, including final pay timing, benefits transitions, equipment return, and system access removal, with Operations & Systems.
Support exit interviews and track offboarding trends with the Director of Human Resources.
Manage benefits administration, including open enrollment, broker and vendor coordination, and staff benefits questions.
Track leaves of absence and accommodations with the Director of Human Resources.
Maintain accurate, confidential, audit-ready personnel files and HR records.
Track required trainings, postings, and documentation; flag compliance issues to the Director.
Escalate employee relations concerns and high-risk issues to the Director of Human Resources as appropriate.
Administer PayCom day to day, maintain data accuracy, and produce headcount, turnover, and hiring reports.
Schedule trainings and manage reminders and completion tracking, including required harassment prevention training.
Support the annual performance evaluation cycle by managing timelines and reminders.
Develop and maintain HR templates, checklists, and process documentation.
Support filing, data entry, and other HR administrative tasks.