Human Resources Director

This is a senior leadership role responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating all people operations, including employee relations, compliance, benefits, leaves, and performance management. This role requires a hands‑on strategic approach to manage tight budgets and support a mission‑driven staff. Responsibilities Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Plans, leads, develops, coordinates, and implements policies, processes, training, initiatives, and surveys to support the organization’s HR compliance and strategy needs. Administers or oversees the administration of HR programs, including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, and leaves; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development. Monitors and ensures the organization’s compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. Recommends best practices. Reviews and modifies policies and practices to maintain compliance. Establishes and analyzes key performance indicators (KPIs) such as employee net promoter score (eNPS) and missed meal and rest periods to make data‑driven decisions and process improvements. Maintains a strong employer brand to attract top talent and promote company culture through various channels. Develops and implements departmental budgets. Works closely with the Director of Talent Acquisition and Onboarding to identify staffing and recruiting needs, develops and executes best practices for hiring and talent management. Leads and fosters positive workplace culture initiatives, resolves disputes, manages performance, and acts as a liaison between staff and management. Facilitates professional development, training, and certification activities for HR staff. Develops and implements HR strategies aligned with company goals. Skills / Experience / Abilities That Are a Must‑Have 8+ years of hands‑on and progressive human resource management experience. 3–5 years of strong leadership experience with an HR team. Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience. Strong working knowledge of federal and multi‑state employment laws and guidelines, including ADA, ADEA, Civil Rights Act, FLSA, FMLA, CFRA, PDL, and others Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and employees. Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate. Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the HRIS (UKG) and talent management systems. Familiarity with a non‑profit workforce. Experience handling legal personnel cases and working close with employment attorney. Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively across teams. Comfortable juggling multiple priorities with urgency. Skills / Abilities We’d Like You to Have SHRM‑CP, SHRM‑SCP, PHR, or SPHR highly preferred. 10+ years of hands‑on and progressive human resource management experience. Position Title : Director of Human Resources Organization : Jewish Family Service of San Diego Department : Human Resources Position Type : Full‑Time (37.5+ hours/week), Exempt Work Setting : Fully Onsite Reports To : VP of Human Resources Pay Range : $125,000 – $135,000/year Total Compensation : Comprehensive, low‑cost healthcare coverage for employees Employer‑covered life insurance Time Away from Work Being able to take time away from work is critical in bringing your best self to work. Time off benefits for this position include: Paid vacation time and sick leave 15 paid holidays, including Federal and Jewish holidays (as long as the holiday lands on a normal scheduled work day), and floating holidays 2 Wellness Days to be taken any time during the year to support employees’ mental wellness Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. The employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods of time, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or free to type, use a mouse, and manipulate small components; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear to communicate in person, over the phone, or with others in a potentially noisy environment. The employee is occasionally required to stand. Other Duties Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Responsibilities Provide overall leadership and guidance by overseeing talent acquisition, employee career development, succession planning, retention programs, training and leadership development Function as a strategic, human capital business advisor to the senior management team Develop initiatives, policies and programs to complement existing practices and create consistency across the organization Oversee benefit and compensation plans to ensure cost efficiencies and attractiveness to retain top talent Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in human resources or management 7+ years' of professional HR experience, ideally from a services oriented business, with a combination of corporate and business unit line experience preferred Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to multi‑task, organize, and prioritize work Jewish Family Service is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. Ideal candidate will act as an employee champion and a leader of change. You will plan, develop, organize, implement, direct and evaluate the organization's human resource function and performance. #J-18808-Ljbffr Jewish Family Service of San Diego