Senior Manager of Human Resources
About The Position
Recidiviz is thrilled to be hiring a Senior Manager of HR to join our team! We’re a small, fast-moving group that partners with folks across the organization to attract, onboard, and support exceptional people who are motivated by meaningful, mission-driven work. As the Senior Manager of Human Resources, you will own the day-to-day HR operations engine that supports our team through every stage of the employee lifecycle. About us Recidiviz is creating safer, healthier communities by improving outcomes for people in the criminal justice system. We build technology to reduce the number of people in prison and to help criminal justice leaders embrace data-driven decision-making. Using software tools and thoughtful product design, we’ve been able to safely and permanently reduce incarceration and improve outcomes. We work side-by-side with leaders of the criminal justice system, people in prison and on supervision, and ecosystem partners to build a better path forward. In addition to the revenue we earn from state partners, some of the most respected philanthropists and foundations support our work. People who succeed at Recidiviz lead with kindness and humility, assume good intent, learn from failure, and fix problems when they see them. They are excited to work arm in arm with government leadership and staff to improve outcomes. They are great listeners. They build deep relationships with and empathy for the people we work with and the people who our mission serves, even when those two groups feel at odds. About the role As the Senior Manager of HR at Recidiviz, you will lead the core people support, systems and processes that power our team’s experience from hire to transition and everything in between. This role ensures our People systems run smoothly, compliantly, and with care: from onboarding through offboarding, benefits and leave support, accommodations, Justworks administration, and more. You will serve as a trusted operational partner to the entire team, translating established and evolving People policies into consistent, human-centered execution. This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of systems, compliance, and teammate support.
Requirements
- 5+ years of progressive HR experience. You have likely been a Generalist or HRBP and are ready to own a broad portfolio of operational and strategic programs.
- You have experience using Justworks, Greenhouse, Culture Amp, or other HRIS and talent software platforms. You are comfortable managing sensitive data across GitHub and Google Workspace.
- When you see a gap in HR capacity—whether in contractor invoicing or intern socials—you don't just point it out; you build the system to fill it.
- You can handle delicate labor relations issues or termination support with high emotional intelligence and professional discretion.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in a fast-moving startup environment
- Personal or professional experience working with the criminal justice system
Responsibilities
- Act as the primary owner for labor relations, from interpersonal dynamics to performance management.
- Manage the high-touch onboarding and offboarding experience, including offer letters, Justworks entry, welcome calls, provisioning, conducting exit interviews, and drafting termination letters.
- Manage the determination of employment status and ensure the right contracts, agreements and documentation are collected and stored appropriately for all staff.
- Serve as the primary benefits resource, supporting teammates with insurance questions, enrollment, and transitions.
- Own leave planning and administration, guiding managers and teammates through FMLA, state leaves, parental leave, and medical leave processes.
- Support the evolution of various programs designed to support teammate growth and recognition.
- Handle administrative essentials such as filing, SUI (State Unemployment Insurance) updates, and overseeing laptop management and hardware expense approvals.
- Own and evolve the internship program, from university partnerships and hiring coordination to onboarding and intern programming.
Benefits
- Effective, extremely thoughtful colleagues, working together on a mission that matters
- 90% medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage for you and your dependents
- Flexible time off, including 20 days of PTO, 3 days of paid volunteering time, and 13 paid holidays per year
- 401(k) retirement plan with 5% company match and no vesting period
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave
- Complimentary One Medical membership (availability based on location)
- Partnership with Carrot to provide employees with inclusive fertility and family-forming benefits, as well as a small but growing number of hormonal health and gender-affirming care benefits
- Monthly ClassPass credit for personal wellness
- Free mental health support via Talkspace
- Well-located offices in Oakland and Manhattan, with the flexibility to work remotely or go into either office as you choose
- An annual company offsite and other ad-hoc gatherings
- All the exhilarating challenges and stretch opportunities of a tech startup, combined with the mission-driven heart of a nonprofit
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
