HR Director

We are looking for a HR Director to join our team in Los Angeles!

WHO WE ARE

We are the nation’s largest legal and civil rights organization for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI). Our mission is to advocate for civil rights, provide legal services and education, and build coalitions to positively influence and impact Asian Pacific Americans and to create a more equitable and harmonious society. We serve more than 15,000 individuals and organizations every year, focusing on the most vulnerable members of AAPI communities while also building a strong voice for civil rights and social justice. With our Advancing Justice affiliates in Atlanta, Chicago, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C., we enrich, enhance, and serve our communities all across the country.

WHAT WE BRING

• The special opportunity to join a mission driven team
• Flexible, hybrid work schedules
• Rich medical, dental and vision benefits
• Retirement options through 403B and match

WHO YOU ARE

You share our mission of advocacy for Asian Pacific Americans. You enjoy the thrill of serving the public interest while championing civil rights and social justice. You take pride in your work enriching lives and communities in Los Angeles and across the country. You are looking for your next role in an organization that supports your career as much as you support the organization and its goals. You are looking for a job where you make a difference, and your impact is directly proportional to your contribution. You are a game changer. You are a leader. You are an advocate.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Minimum of 10 years’ progressive Human Resources experience with at least 3 years in a senior or management level position required.
• Familiarity or experience working in the non-profit sector preferred.
• SHRM-CP and/or PHR certification highly preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of all federal and state employment laws, including EEO/AA laws, policies and regulations.
• Deep knowledge and understanding of HRIS/ATS platforms (currently Paycom).
• Previous experience with labor-management relations highly preferred.
• Deep commitment to the mission of the organization.
• Valid driver’s license, liability insurance, and access to an automobile.
• Ability to travel as needed to attend various functions and meetings.
• Demonstrated sincere commitment to social justice and serving on behalf of low-income, immigrant communities, AANPHI or non-profit environments preferred.
• Proven experience with organizational cultural transformation and change management preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; experience with individuals for whom English is a second language (ESL) is a plus.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Strong computer and database skills with familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite products preferred.
• Experience with Canva, social media, or other communications platforms preferred.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends.
• Bilingual / biliterate in at least one Asian language (Chinese, Hindi, Korean, Tagalog, Thai, or Vietnamese) a plus.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Chief of Staff/Chief Transformation Officer, the Human Resources Director will be an organizational leader responsible for overseeing and leading the talent strategies, programs and processes to position AJSOCAL to recruit and retain top talent, while fostering an organizational culture that embodies our social justice values while driving accountability, fostering joy, nurturing innovation, embracing data and technology, and ensuring inclusivity. This leader will be a key strategic partner to the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Leadership Team, and will bring best practices in the areas of workforce strategy, talent development, labor and employee relations, HR information systems, and risk and compliance. Ideally, we expect to have a high-energy, proactive, strategic HR leader, who understands evolving staffing needs and personnel development opportunities. The best candidates must possess a people-centered, solutions-oriented approach to shaping organizational culture and progressing talent, and a growth mindset, adaptive to and embracing change. They will also have a strong personal commitment to our organization’s mission which identifies us as a social justice organization that protects and strengthens the rights and dignity of the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities, especially those that are most disadvantaged.

Your day-to-day typically includes:

Oversight of Talent Management Strategies, Systems and Processes (55%):

Initiate, manage, and oversee the development and implementation of HR-focused initiatives, programs, and activities in the following areas:

• Recruitment and Onboarding/Orientation
• Workforce Strategy
• Benefits and Compensation
• Performance Management
• Employee Engagement and Recognition
• Talent Development and Training
• Leadership Development
• Labor and Employee Relations
• HR Information Systems and Data
• Policy Creation and Enforcement
• Risk & Compliance

Organizational Leader and Strategic Partner to Executive Leadership (20%):

• Design and lead culture transformation initiatives that embody our social justice values while driving accountability, fostering joy, prioritizes innovation, embracing data and technology, and ensures inclusivity.
• Act as a Strategic Partner to COS/CTO and CEO on driving organizational transformation and culture.
• In collaboration with the Executive Leadership Team, establish policies and processes that enable cultural transformation and effectiveness.
• Optimize HRIS and related systems to enhance both employee experience and organizational oversight; and leverage data and analytics to identify trends, measure culture initiatives, inform strategic decisions, and tell compelling stories about our people.
• Create dashboards and reporting mechanisms that make workforce data accessible and actionable for leaders at all levels.
• Build genuine relationship across all levels of the organization, serving as a trusted advisor and advocate for staff while supporting management in developing their teams.
• Serve as a coach for organizational managers, growing their competency in handling people related matters to build stronger, thriving teams.
• Be a resource and advisor to leadership and staff on all HR-related policies and issues.
• Manage and develop HR staff.
• Manage labor and employee relations issues, including creation of policies and processes to support positive and productive relationships between leadership, managers and staff, and between the organization and union.
• Partner with the General Counsel on collective bargaining requirements, compensation, and talent management strategies.
• Lead processes for conflict resolution and investigations when necessary.

Development and Oversight of Talent Acquisition Strategies (15%):

• Develop, implement, and continually refine the strategy to identify talent across all levels of the company. Collaborate closely with department heads to identify short- and long-term talent needs and create a recruiting process designed to meet the objectives of each group. Identify the traits of successful team members and incorporate this information into the recruiting process.
• Identify opportunities to cultivate relationships with valuable sources of referrals to top talent.
• Build and strengthen AJSOCAL’s brand, positioning the company as a highly desirable destination for talent to learn and grow.
• Ensure that recruiting initiatives prioritize inclusivity in both outreach and assessment process.

Other Duties (10%):

• Collaborate with various stakeholders (IT, Facilities, GC, Finance, Development, etc.) to mitigate risks for the organization and ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws/legal requirements, including creation and enforcement of related policies and processes.

At AJSOCAL, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.  AJSOCAL strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or other covered persons, including interns. 

All positions are subject to funding, and non-collective bargaining unit positions are also at will.   

Salary : $105,900 - $158,500