Interim Director, Human Resources and Administration

Careers In Nonprofits•San Francisco, CA
•Hybrid

About The Position

The Interim Director of Human Resources and Administration significantly impacts the organization’s strategic direction, culture, and overall success. This position will revise, create, and oversee all people practices across the organization and serve as a coach to managers and staff. This role is for a Youth Development and Community Services organization located in San Francisco (Richmond District).

Requirements

  • BA in Business Administration, HR, or related. Relevant combination of skills and experience will be considered
  • 5-7 years of experience leading the HR department and supporting 100+ employees in multiple locations throughout San Francisco
  • Possess experience and ability to serve as a Coach, Facilitator, Counselor, Mentor, and Leader to support growth and development of staff
  • Knowledge and ability to be a hands-on builder of HR processes and programs
  • Exceptional communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills
  • Strong HR generalist background and hands-on approach
  • Confident in conducting training for staff and managers
  • Proven experience managing ambiguity and complex situations while keeping others engaged
  • Experience working with multicultural employee backgrounds
  • Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in response to business pressures and people challenges
  • Ability to lift or move at least 25lbs

Responsibilities

  • Take ownership of complex employee-relations matters and advise leadership on appropriate actions
  • Manage complex leave administration and ensure compliance with San Francisco, California, and federal employment requirements
  • Coach supervisors on employee performance, PIPs, feedback, corrective action, supervision, and consistent application of HR policies
  • Review and advance the HR assessment completed by the former HR Director, identifying immediate and longer-term priorities
  • Develop and improve recruitment, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, retention, and offboarding processes
  • Recommend opportunities to automate onboarding and better utilize ADP Workforce Now and ADP Recruiter
  • Address the organization’s high-volume seasonal hiring and onboarding needs
  • Support hiring within the HR department and recommend an appropriate structure for a future three- to four-person HR team
  • Build and optimize HR programs involving compensation and benefits, performance management, talent development, staff engagement, employee relations, and total compensation
  • Support manager training, professional development, employee recognition, and internal communication
  • Serve as a strategic thought partner to the Executive Director and leadership team on organizational design, management capacity, leadership development, succession planning, and implementation of the strategic plan
  • Ensure HR practices remain people-centered, inclusive, culturally responsive, and aligned with the organization's mission

Benefits

  • If selected for the role permanently, the annual salary range is $130,000–$140,000 , plus benefits.
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