Senior Director of Human Resources
About The Position
Insight Housing is seeking a Senior Director of Human Resources to lead its HR function and manage a team of three. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), the Senior Director will develop and implement HR strategies that support organizational objectives, a high-performing organization, and a culture of engaged team members. The role works in consultation with the COO and requires working onsite at the Berkeley office at least three days per week, sometimes more, as well as travel to other Northern California offices as needed. Offers are contingent upon successful background and credit checks. Insight Housing has provided housing, food, and support services for more than 55 years, helping people move from homelessness into safe and affordable homes. Its services span seven Northern California counties: Alameda, San Francisco, Contra Costa, Solano, Sacramento, San Joaquin, and Amador. The organization’s mission is to ensure everyone in the community has a home through supportive and sustainable housing solutions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- At least 10 years of experience in increasingly responsible Human Resources positions.
- At least 5 years of leadership and supervisory experience in nonprofit organizations.
- Commitment to serving homeless individuals and ending the homelessness crisis in the counties served.
- Strong community networking skills and the ability to build resources and relationships.
- Experience with HRIS, ATS, performance management, and benefits management systems.
- High level of independent thinking and judgment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and persuasive skills, a can-do and flexible attitude, and ability to work well under pressure.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision, multitask, maintain confidentiality, and meet deadlines.
- Ability to maintain professional conduct, attitude, and appearance.
- Clean driving record, California driver’s license, and reliable personal car.
Nice To Haves
- Senior-level HR certification.
- Experience with CARF-accredited programs.
Responsibilities
- Oversee all HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, compensation, benefits, training, compliance, and HR systems.
- Lead and develop the HR and Recruitment team, ensuring departmental goals are met and exceptional service is provided across the organization.
- Develop and implement recruitment, retention, and onboarding strategies aligned with the organization’s mission and staffing needs.
- Manage employee relations, workplace investigations, performance improvement plans, and involuntary separations, partnering with the COO and legal counsel as needed.
- Develop and maintain HR policies, procedures, and programs that promote employee engagement, accountability, inclusion, and a high-performance culture.
- Oversee competitive, equitable, and financially sustainable compensation and benefits programs, including annual market reviews and renewals.
- Coach and train managers on employee relations, performance management, recruitment, retention, and effective leadership practices.
- Oversee employee evaluations, professional development, and performance management processes.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, regulations, and reporting requirements.
- Oversee workers’ compensation, unemployment insurance, employee leaves, accommodations, personnel records, and HRIS.
- Partner with the COO to manage the HR budget and ensure departmental financial accountability.
- Perform other duties and projects as assigned by the COO.
Benefits
- 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees; 50% employer-paid premiums for dependents.
- Flexible spending account.
- Retirement plan with discretionary employer match.
- Basic life and AD&D insurance.
- Voluntary life, accident, long-term disability, critical illness care, and hospital indemnity benefits.
- Commuter benefits.
- 19 paid holidays, 20 vacation days, and 10 sick days.
- Paid parental leave.
- Milestone anniversary program including a 10-year anniversary sabbatical.
- Professional development reimbursement plan.
- Legal assistance through Rocket Lawyer.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
