Manager, Human Resources
About The Position
The Black Cultural Zone CDC (BCZ) is seeking a Manager, Human Resources to provide strategic leadership and oversight of HR operations, payroll processing, HRIS administration, and compliance for our growing organization. This role is essential to sustaining the people infrastructure that powers BCZ's community impact. BCZ is guided by BCZ's C.R.E.A.T.E. values — Collaboration, Respect, Execution Speed & Excellence, Accountability, Tenacity, and Equity & Fairness. We are a mission-driven organization rooted in the Sankofa principle — drawing on the wisdom of the past to build a liberated future for East Oakland's Black community and all current and legacy residents and business owners. We offer a collaborative, values-centered work environment where every team member is seen, supported, and empowered to grow.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum 5+ years of progressive experience in human resources management, including payroll and HRIS administration.
- Demonstrated experience leading HR compliance, benefits administration, and team member relations in a multi-entity or nonprofit organization.
- Strong knowledge of California labor law, FLSA, EEO, FMLA, CFRA, and ADA requirements.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to lead, coach, and collaborate across diverse teams.
- Commitment to BCZ's mission of centering Black culture, arts, and economic empowerment in East Oakland.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership and day-to-day oversight of all HR functions including payroll, HRIS administration, compliance, benefits, and team member relations.
- Administer and ensure accuracy of full payroll processing, including timecard verification, leave tracking, and data entry into the HRIS, with final approval by the COO.
- Ensure organizational compliance with all local, state, and federal labor laws including FLSA, EEO, FMLA, CFRA, ADA, and California-specific regulations.
- Oversee HRIS system design, data integrity, and reporting to ensure accurate and accessible people data across the organization.
- Serve as direct team lead for the Coordinator, Human Resources and Coordinator, Recruitment, providing coaching, supervision, and professional development support.
- Manage benefits enrollment, vendor relationships, and compliance for all BCZ team members across entities.
- Oversee organizational health and safety compliance and initiatives in partnership with the Team Member Relations Thrive Coach.
- Partner with executive leadership to develop and implement HR policies, organizational development strategies, and people operations infrastructure.
Benefits
- health, dental, and vision insurance
- paid time off
- professional development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
