JOB OVERVIEW
The Human Resources (HR) Director will provide leadership for all human resources functions of the organization, ensuring that all services are aligned with Our client's mission, vision, and core values. The HR Director is responsible for executing all duties in an ethical manner and in adherence to legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements. This position will provide supervision and individual development plans for the HR staff, as well as serve as a liaison between external payroll and benefits vendors and executive leadership. The HR Director will lead all aspects of the employee life cycle from on-boarding to separations and growth. This position is a part of the senior leadership team and reports to the Chief Administrative Officer.
ESSENTIAL FUCTIONS:

• Supervisory responsibilities: Two exempt staff-Generalist, Recruiter
• Oversee the administration of human resource programs including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, leaves, employee relations, disciplinary actions, disputes and investigations, performance and talent management, productivity, recognition, and morale.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to develop the operational plans related to staffing, recruitment, and retention.
• Provide training, guidance, and support to directors and supervisors on topics related to human resources.
• Oversee benefit administration including health, 401k retirement savings plans, COBRA, leaves of absence (FMLA, CFRA, Pregnancy Disability, etc.), and unemployment insurance. Ensure prompt and accurate information is communicated to employees.
• Monitor and ensure the organization's compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommend best practices.
• Review and modify policies and procedures as needed to maintain compliance, update employee handbook, and related documents accordingly.
• Establish standards, guidelines, and procedures to comply with retention/record keeping laws and contract requirements.
• Partner with senior leadership to create and implement employee relations practices, including distribution of employee satisfaction survey to promote employee engagement.
• Ensure that staff are supported by distributing information in a timely manner and addressing employee concerns when needed.
• Coordinate investigations related to an employee or consumer complaint and recommend course of action.
• Respond to inquiries regarding personnel policies, procedures, and employee information.
• Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employee law.
• Communicate changes in policy, practice, and resources to senior leadership.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Required

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• At least five years of human resource management experience required.
• Excellent verbal, written communication and presentation skills required.
• SHRM-CP required.
• Valid California driver's license, access to an automobile, and valid state auto insurance.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office programs required.

Preferred

• Bilingual in English/Spanish
• Master's degree
• SHRM-SCP
• Experience with ADP