People & Culture Manager
About The Position
The People & Culture Manager oversees and implements people and culture activities for an assigned portfolio of IRC offices or departments, providing services ranging from tactical support to strategic guidance. As a member of the local Leadership Team, the manager contributes to strategic direction-setting and operational problem-solving through their professional expertise. The role collaborates with the People & Culture Director and Labor Relations Team to uphold organizational policies, procedures, collective bargaining agreements, and local labor laws. The position may be based in Sacramento or Turlock and requires regular travel between the two locations. The manager supports HR lifecycle processes, advises managers and leaders, handles employee support and employee relations matters, and implements collective bargaining agreements for relevant groups. The role also leads initiatives in employee experience, talent development, onboarding, and exit processes; maintains personnel records and Workday documentation; manages background checks; and contributes to the nationwide People & Culture community of practice. The position may manage a small team and includes other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- At least five years of progressively responsible human resources experience.
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Human Resources or Business Administration, or equivalent experience.
- Advanced working knowledge of at least one HR discipline, such as employee relations, compensation and benefits, performance management, learning and development, organizational development, or labor relations.
- Prior experience leading workplace investigations and supporting resolution of employee relations matters.
- Strong understanding of HR concepts, including federal and state employment laws.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to adapt quickly to change and apply new information and skills to work duties.
- Ability to plan, prioritize, and solve problems independently.
- Ability to build positive working relationships and maintain confidentiality to the highest degree.
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Experience working successfully in a multicultural environment.
- Ability to travel regularly between Sacramento and Turlock; occasional travel to other IRC offices may be required.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in human resources management.
- PHR or SHRM-CP certification.
- Prior experience working in a unionized environment.
- Experience in a large, matrixed organization.
- Experience with Workday and applicant tracking systems.
- Facilitation, change management, or project management experience.
Responsibilities
- Model, promote, and uphold the IRC Way values and standards of professional conduct.
- Provide guidance on HR policies, practices, processes, and applicable labor laws, and support the development and refinement of HR lifecycle processes.
- Advise managers and leaders on performance management, policy interpretation, and organizational decisions.
- Facilitate resolution of escalated employee welfare questions involving benefits, payroll, HRIS, leaves of absence, and other general HR matters.
- Lead intake, make recommendations, and support resolution of sensitive employee relations matters and workplace investigations.
- Implement collective bargaining agreements, ensure consistent application of their provisions, and maintain constructive relationships with union representatives.
- Lead initiatives to strengthen organizational culture, employee engagement, and inclusion.
- Oversee new-staff onboarding and orientation in accordance with IRC standards.
- Participate in talent activities, deliver select training and development seminars, and develop and oversee a local talent-development strategy.
- Monitor employee separation processes and intervene as needed to ensure standards are met for forms, exit paperwork, and surveys.
- Maintain electronic personnel records and prepare supporting documentation for Workday transactions, including hires, transfers, supervisory changes, and separations.
- Contribute to the nationwide People & Culture community of practice by sharing best practices, troubleshooting challenges, and supporting consistent service delivery.
- Manage background check procedures for staff and independent contractors.
- May manage a small team.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 10 paid sick-leave days.
- 10 U.S. holidays.
- 20–25 paid time-off days, depending on role and tenure.
- Medical insurance starting at $163 per month.
- Dental insurance starting at $6.50 per month.
- Vision insurance starting at $5 per month.
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuter expenses.
- 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match and immediate vesting, plus a non-elective employer contribution based on age and years of service, with three-year vesting.
- Disability and life insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program offering confidential counseling and support services for employees and their families.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
