People & Impact Partner

Your Next Opportunity • San Diego, CA

21h • Hybrid

About The Position

Mission Edge is seeking a purpose-driven and highly organized People & Impact Partner to join their team. This hybrid role combines Human Resources and Corporate Social Responsibility functions. On the HR side, the partner will act as an HR Business Partner for Mission Edge's nonprofit and social enterprise clients, offering generalist support throughout the employee lifecycle. On the CSR side, they will be integrated into the operations of a major corporate foundation client, assisting in the design, management, and execution of global employee giving, volunteer, and community impact programs. Additionally, this role will be instrumental in executing Mission Edge's internal and external events, such as the annual company retreat and the community-facing Impact & Inspire event, under the guidance of the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). This is a full-time, exempt, hybrid position based in San Diego, CA, requiring on-site presence at client locations (including the corporate foundation client one to two days per week), regular time at the Mission Edge office, and occasional attendance at events. Reliable transportation and the ability to commute within San Diego County are necessary.

Requirements

• Highly organized with strong project management skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines across multiple clients and programs simultaneously.
• Systems thinker – able to look at a program or process and design scalable structures, toolkits, and frameworks that others can implement independently.
• Strong working knowledge of local, state, and federal employment laws and regulations, with specific expertise in California employment law.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; professional, warm, and audience-aware.
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a hybrid, client-embedded environment.
• Proactive and solutions-oriented – demonstrates initiative and follows through consistently.
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to build trust with client stakeholders, employees, and community partners.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding personnel and client information.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and HRIS/payroll systems (e.g., ADP Run, Gusto, Paylocity, BambooHR).
• Ethical, accountable, and genuinely aligned with Mission Edge’s mission and values.
• A minimum of 5–7 years of progressive, relevant experience across HR and/or CSR/social impact work.
• At least 2–3 years in an HR Generalist or HR Business Partner capacity; experience supporting nonprofit or social enterprise clients strongly preferred.
• Experience in corporate social responsibility, employee engagement, volunteer management, or community impact programs is highly valued.
• Candidates without PHR, PHR-CA, SHRM-CP, or equivalent HR certification must obtain it within six months of hire.
• Work is performed in office and community settings.
• Regularly sits at a computer station and operates electronic equipment 6–8 hours per day; occasionally lifts, carries, and positions objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Candidates must be local to San Diego, CA.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. (sponsorship not available).
• Pre-employment background check required.

Nice To Haves

• A valid PHR, PHR-CA, SHRM-CP, or equivalent HR certification is preferred.
• Event coordination or event management experience is a plus.
• A bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR generalist support to Mission Edge’s nonprofit and small business clients, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, benefits administration, and compliance.
• Assist clients in ensuring full compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, with particular attention to California employment regulations.
• Develop and refine job descriptions, employee handbooks, performance review processes, and HR policies for client organizations.
• Support full-cycle recruiting and onboarding processes for client organizations as needed.
• Deliver training and development programs for client employees.
• Administer employee benefits for clients, including claims resolution, open enrollment support, and benefits communications.
• Implement and manage HRIS systems and other HR technology solutions on behalf of clients.
• Oversee and resolve employee relations matters to a satisfactory conclusion.
• Establish and maintain systems and processes for accurate personnel record-keeping and documentation.
• Conduct HR risk assessments and implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Represent Mission Edge with professionalism, warmth, and a service-first mindset in all client engagements.
• Support the operations of a corporate foundation client, including employee giving programs, volunteer initiatives, and community engagement efforts with a global reach.
• Design and build operational systems, frameworks, and toolkits that enable partner sites globally to manage CSR programs with consistency, quality, and reduced centralized dependency.
• Serve as a strategic thought partner to the client team – helping to shape program structures, identify gaps, and translate organizational goals into actionable workflows.
• Project manage and execute employee volunteering activities – from coordinating logistics to communicating with participants and tracking engagement outcomes.
• Manage workflows related to employee giving campaigns, including committee coordination, communications, and event logistics.
• Serve as a reliable, organized point of contact for program logistics and day-to-day operational needs.
• Be on-site at the client location one to two days per week and attend occasional in-person volunteer and community events.
• Manage competing timelines across multiple concurrent programs and client engagements with a high degree of organization and follow-through.
• Maintain accurate collateral, data, and documentation within shared platforms (Google Drive, Microsoft Office tools, HRIS systems).
• Track and report engagement and program metrics back to client teams.
• Anticipate logistical needs and proactively solve problems before they escalate.
• Collaborate with the Mission Edge team to monitor and achieve short- and long-term client goals aligned with service proposals and client-specific needs.
• Lead day-to-day planning, coordination, and execution of Mission Edge’s annual company retreat, including venue logistics, agenda development support, vendor coordination, communications, and on-site management.
• Serve as the primary operational coordinator for Mission Edge’s Impact & Inspire event – the organization’s flagship community-facing gathering – managing logistics, partner and vendor relationships, event communications, and on-site execution.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and budgets for both events, providing regular status updates to the CHRO.
• Coordinate with internal team members, external vendors, community partners, and sponsors to ensure smooth event delivery.
• Capture post-event data and feedback to inform future planning and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to internal Mission Edge projects and initiatives as needed, including support for additional HR and CSR client engagements.
• Actively engage in staff meetings, team planning, and professional development opportunities.
• Uphold Mission Edge values and represent the organization with professionalism, authenticity, and purpose.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.
• Salary Range: $83,200 - $88,200
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• A paid day off for your birthday.
• Paid volunteer time off.
• Cell phone and internet stipend.
• Retirement plan with company match.
• Health and wellness programs.
• A collaborative, mission-driven culture recognized consistently as one of the Best Places to Work in San Diego, Southern California, and the nonprofit sector.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree