Head of HR (Remote)

Reporting to the Chief of Operations, the Human Resources Manager will oversee the daily functions of the Human Resources (HR) department including hiring and interviewing staff, administering pay, benefits, leave of absences, and developing/enforcing company policies and practices.

This is a full-time position. CYS has the following 9/80 work schedule: Monday – Thursday, 8am – 6pm. Friday, 8am – 5pm, with every other Friday off.This position will split time between remote work and our Inglewood office. This position involves a lot of meetings in the field at various locations across Los Angeles County.

The duties of the Human Resources Manager include, but are not limited to, the following:

Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments. This may include safety training, anti-harassment training, and any other professional training or certifications

Actively manages the recruitment process: resume screening, phone interviews, coordinating internal interviews and facilitating the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with hiring managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings; compiles and analyzes metrics to ensure process optimization.

Develop, plan, and implement procedures to produce effective and efficient management of the employee relations function; Provides guidance to managers, supervisors, and employees regarding laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and practices related to employee relations matters.

Conducts or acquires employee eligibility verifications and acquire background checks for new employees or for the volunteer program.

Design, develop and implement new hire onboarding program.

Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; employee relations matters; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; compliance and training and development.

Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff or outside consultant.

Attends and participates in employee meetings, terminations, and investigations.

Develop and keep current compensation plans for employees.

Evaluate, implement, and manage various benefits plans.

Participate in payroll compliance.

Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.

Manage employee leaves of absence in accordance with applicable federal or local law(s).

Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.

Develop and implement employee retention best practices.

Implement succession planning process.

Develop, track and report on appropriate HR metrics.

Other Duties:Other duties may be assigned as dictated by business needs.

Working Conditions

May require spending most of the day walking, standing, sitting, and driving back and forth to off-site locations.

Significant periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.

Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws

Driving Duties

Duties of this position may require driving to and from offsite locations. Therefore, applicants must possess a valid California driver’s license, have use of a motor vehicle and be able to provide evidence of automobile liability insurance.Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory review of the employee's Motor Vehicle Record (MVR). CYS participates in the California DMV Employer Pull Notice (EPN) Program for pre-employment purposes and ongoing MVR updates during employment, as permitted by law.Failure to maintain a valid driver’s license, required insurance coverage, or an acceptable driving record may result in the revocation of driving privileges and/or employment action, up to and including termination of employment.

Accommodations will be evaluated consistent with business necessity, safety requirements and applicable laws.

Compensation

$31.25 - $40.50 an hour - Full-time. This is an non-exempt full-time position, including benefits. Compensation is commensurate with experience. All full-time employees are invited to participate in the company’s health benefits package after completing the 60-90-day employment introductory period.

Our benefits program includes:

Select health plans and dental plans at 100% cost coverage for the employee

Vision insurance

Time off accruals and holiday pay

Full-time employees accrue 80 hours of vacation PTO per year, increasing to 120 hours per year after two years of continuous full-time employment.

CYS observes 14 public holidays per year, which are paid time off for employees who would otherwise be scheduled to work on those days.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.

Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s systems, as required.

Must be able to commute to various locations within the Southern California area (Pacoima, Hawthorne, Inglewood, Compton)

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources management, Business Administration, or a related field with a minimum of 5 years of Human Resources management experience or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

HR Certification preferred but not required.

Preferred Qualifications

Graduate degree in Business Administration (MBA), nonprofit management or related field preferred with 4 years of experience in a similar management role, or the equivalent combination of education/experience.

Job Type

Full-time

Benefits

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Experience

Human resources management: 4-5 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute

Inglewood, CA 90301 (Required)

Ability to Relocate

Inglewood, CA 90301; Relocate before starting work

Work Location

Hybrid remote in Inglewood, CA 90301

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