Head of Recruiting & HR

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Are you dedicated to empowering and supporting youth, regardless of their background? We're searching for passionate individuals to make a positive impact on the lives of foster youth. Become an integral part of their transformative journey and join the First Place for Youth team.

About First Place for Youth, we're a leading non-profit organization dedicated to supporting foster youth in their transition to adulthood, with a focus on education, employment, and housing. We believe that all young people deserve the opportunity to thrive and lead successful, independent lives. Our comprehensive programs empower foster youth to overcome the unique challenges they face and build the skills, confidence, and connections they need to succeed.
Why Work at First Place for Youth :

Meaningful Impact : Help to transform the lives of foster youth on the cusp of adulthood. Together, we're a force dedicated to uplifting youth. From health and wellness benefits to retirement plans, we ensure that our team members are taken care of so they can focus on their important work supporting foster youth.
Culture of Diversity and Inclusion: We celebrate diversity in every form. At First Place for Youth, inclusivity reigns, creating a workplace where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered.
The Human Resources Manager provides day-to-day HR management and support to First Place for Youth programs and administrative departments. Reporting to the VP of People, the Manager is responsible for HRIS administration, recruitment and hiring practices, leave administration, benefits support, employment-law compliance and reporting, and HR training and onboarding.
This is a hands-on, tactical management role for a detail-oriented and proactive HR professional who can exercise sound judgment, handle confidential matters with discretion, and build trusted working relationships across a multi-site nonprofit organization.
HR Systems and Data
Administers the Human Resources Information System (HRIS): develops and implements system requirements, configures and modifies workflows, and maintains system security, data integrity, and audit readiness.
Produces and maintains routine and ad hoc HR reports for leadership, funders, and audits.
Talent Acquisition and Onboarding
Partners with the Recruiter to manage recruiting efforts and ensures consistent, fair, and legally compliant hiring practices.
Creates, analyzes, and updates job descriptions in partnership with recruiter and hiring managers.
Manages the new hire process in coordination with the HR Generalist, ensuring accuracy and integrity of employee data and records.
Plans and conducts new employee orientation with the HR Generalist.
Employee Relations and Performance
Supports the VP of People/Director of Human Resources in resolving employee relations matters, including workplace investigations and disciplinary actions.
Supports a constructive and timely performance evaluation cycle; in collaboration with the VP, develops the strategy, workflow, and management of the Employee Performance Review (EPR) process.
Administers mandated and non-mandated leaves of absence in collaboration with the HR Generalist, ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, and local leave laws; Prepares and submits required employment reporting, including EDD, EEO-1, and California Civil Rights Department (CRD) filings such as pay data reporting.
Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations; reviews policies and practices against current requirements and recommends updates.
Maintains current knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
Training and Development
~ Delivers HR-related training to staff and management as needed in collaboration with VP of People.

Supervision
Supervises the Human Resources Generalist and the Recruiter: sets goals and priorities, provides coaching and feedback, and completes performance evaluations.
Bachelor's degree and at least five (5) years of progressively responsible Human Resources experience required.
Experience supporting a multi-site or multi-county workforce preferred.
Hands-on experience administering an HRIS and maintaining employee data.
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present information and data clearly to a range of audiences.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding personal, financial, and medical information.
Availability for occasional evening and weekend work and some travel as needed.
2 floating holidays

• 15 paid holidays
• Principal dental and vision coverage with up to 90% of the premium covered by First Place
• Principal basic life and voluntary life insurance coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• We do not offer relocation assistance Local candidates preferred

*If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of transition age foster youth and want to join a dynamic and impactful organization, we invite you to apply. Together, let's empower transition age foster youth to achieve their dreams and build a brighter future. To learn more about First Place For Youth and view our current job openings, please visit our website at
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