Position Summary: Reporting to the Executive Director, the Human Resources Director provides strategic and operational leadership across all areas of human resources, including recruitment and workforce planning, employee relations, compliance, benefits, compensation, training, wellness, and organizational development. This role partners closely with executive leadership to align HR strategies with organizational goals, fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace, and ensures compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. The Human Resources Director serves as a trusted advisor and change agent, leading initiatives that support employee engagement, performance, and culture. They are also responsible for overseeing sensitive employee matters, legal claims, and vendor partnerships to ensure the effective delivery of HR services.

FLSA Status:Exempt

Position Status: Regular, Full Time

Wage Range: $97,406 - $126,628 per year. The selected applicants starting wage will be determined based on the applicants educational background, relevant experience, and tenure within the organization, in alignment with internal equity considerations.

Effective Date:
October 1, 2025

Primary Location:Remote from home

Required Travel: Occasional travel (up to 25%) within California to meet with the
Operations Team, other VyC Departments, or the Leadership team.

Schedule:
Typically Monday-Friday during normal business hours from 8am-5pm Pacific Time with some evening and weekend work as required to meet necessary deadlines or address urgent matters.

How to Apply

Applications will be open September 25, 2025, until the position is filled. Please submit resumes and questions to Heather Ronk at heather@visionycompromiso.org.

Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities

Recruitment & Workforce Planning

• Develop recruitment strategies and outreach plans to attract diverse talent.
• Partner with managers to assess staffing needs and implement equitable hiring practices.
• Develop and implement recruitment guidelines, including interview questions and documentation standards.
  

Employee Relations & Investigations

• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues.
• Conduct internal investigations for workplace issues; outsource cases involving discrimination or sexual harassment to third-party SME vendors while overseeing the overall process and resolution.
• Coach managers on employee performance, conduct issues, and conflict resolution.
• Manage employment-related legal claims and coordinate with legal counsel as needed.

Compliance & Policy Management

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Update and maintain employee handbook, HR policies, and procedures to reflect current legal and organizational standards.

Benefits & Compensation Oversight

• Collaborate with brokers and vendors to manage employee benefit programs (health, retirement, insurance).
• Review and evaluate compensation structures; provide recommendations for changes or adjustments.
• Support complex benefits and compensation issues and assist with benefits reconciliations as needed.

Leadership & Strategy

• Provide strategic HR counsel to the executive team on workforce planning, trends, and organizational effectiveness.
• Lead Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts, culture-building initiatives, and employee engagement strategies.

Training & Development

• Plan and coordinate staff training sessions, including collaboration with external training providers.
• Facilitate internal training sessions and workshops as needed.

Employee Wellness

• Develop and distribute wellness newsletters and communications.
• Lead employee wellness initiatives aimed at improving health, morale, and work-life balance.

Safety

• Develop training materials related to workplace safety.
• Monitor and review safety legislation to ensure organizational compliance and employee protection.

Additional Duties

• Provide support to other departments as needed
  
• Other duties as assigned.
  

The duties listed here are typical examples of the work performed; not all duties assigned are included, nor is it expected that all similar positions will be assigned every duty.

Required Competencies

Education/Experience

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• A minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible experience in human resources, including at least5 years in a leadership or director-level role.
• Demonstrated experience in employee relations, compliance, benefits administration, and strategic workforce planning.
• Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Experience overseeing or implementing DEI initiatives, employee engagement programs, and HR process improvements.

Skills

• Ability to align HR initiatives with organizational goals and long-term workforce planning.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop HR staff and influence cross-functional teams.
• Strong skills in handling complex employee relations issues with fairness, discretion, and legal compliance.
• Exceptional ability to communicate clearly and professionally across all levels of the organization; able to create and deliver policies, reports, and internal communications.
• In-depth understanding of federal, state, and local employment laws (e.g., FMLA, CFRA, ADA, FLSA, EEO, OSHA, etc.).
• Skilled in interpreting HR data and metrics to inform decisions and improve processes.
• Ability to lead organizational change efforts and foster a culture of adaptability and innovation.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Familiarity with HRIS platforms (e.g., Paychex, BambooHR).
• High level of professionalism and integrity when dealing with sensitive and confidential information.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational abilities.
  
• Ability to collaborate closely and across all VyC departments with a wide range of staff, community members, partner agencies, and funders.
  
• Solutions-oriented mindset and collaborative demeanor to work with all levels of staff.
• Ability to participate in a team setting and provide support by managing multiple and often simultaneous tasks, and in contributing to the creation of a work environment that is recognized for a high level of ethical integrity, quality work, timeliness, cost-effectiveness, accuracy, and results.
  
• Able to effectively work with overlapping projects and deadlines.
  
• Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule, including availability on weekends and evenings if needed.
  

Language Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general reports, procedures, and regulations.
  
• Ability to complete reports and write business correspondence.
  
• Clear communication and presentation skills.
  
• Ability to translate complex documents into digestible information for a wide audience.
  
• Ability to comprehend and respond to policy, compliance, and regulatory documents.
  

Computer Skills

• Advanced skills in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
  
• Familiarity with data management software that could support organizational efficiency.
  
• Proficiency in Google Workspace.
  
• Ability to adapt to new and changing technology.
  
• Dedicated to finding innovative ways to utilize technology to implement effective systems that organize and track data.
  

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

• Valid Drivers License or the ability to utilize a reliable alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
  
• Valid automobile liability insurance is required if driving.
  

Preferred Competencies Nice to Have

• Non-profit management experience.
  
• Masters degree in human resources, Business Administration (MBA), Organizational Development, Psychology or a related field.
• HR Certifications, such as:
  • SHRM-SCP (Society for Human Resource Management Senior Certified Professional)
  • SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources)
  • PHR (Professional in Human Resources)
• Because of the population served, the ability to read, write and speak fluently in English and Spanish is highly desired.
  
• Understanding of the Promotora Model or other community leadership models and its role in creating health equity, nationally and internationally.