Head of Recruiting & HR

Senior Human Resource Manager SOMOS Mayfair is seeking a mission-aligned Senior Human Resources Manager (Senior HR Manager) to support and strengthen our people-centered strategies and practices through an equity-focused HR lens. The Senior HR Manager is a newly defined role created to centralize and advance a core body of work previously managed by the Director of Administration. While the position itself is new, the candidate will step into a mature infrastructure with established processes. This role is ideal for a well-rounded experienced HR professional who is passionate about social justice and eager to build inclusive, responsive systems that reflect the lived experiences of immigrant, working-class, and multi-generational communities. The Senior HR Manager is the sole architect and executor of the HR function. Reporting directly to a Co-Executive Director, this role blends high-level strategic planning with hands-on operational delivery. The Senior HR Manager will play a key role in maintaining core HR operations including personnel recordkeeping, benefits administration, recruitment, onboarding, compliance, and employee relations. They will support staff development and well-being through thoughtful coordination of training, workforce development initiatives, and internal policies that prioritize equity and accountability.

This position requires a balance of technical HR skills and strong interpersonal judgment, with a deep understanding of how traditional HR practices can reinforce systemic inequities. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, highly ethical, and committed to fostering a healthy, inclusive workplace culture aligned with SOMOS Mayfair’s values and vision. This position offers the opportunity to shape HR strategy in a mission-driven organization while working alongside a passionate and diverse team dedicated to community transformation.

Ideal Candidate Qualifications and Qualities Deep passion and commitment to advancing social justice in immigrant, working class and multi-generational communities

Understand the ways in which traditional HR practice can perpetuate exclusionary systems

Understand the impact of traditional HR practices on systemic racism and bias in the workplace

Demonstrate sensitivity to different cultural backgrounds and lived experiences of people of color

Act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality

Ability to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintain them over time

Dedicated to building equitable experiences and strengthening inclusion acumen across the organization

Models inclusive behaviors and proactively manages bias in everyday interactions

Takes full ownership of tasks and remains accountable for successful outcomes

Upholds strong moral and ethical standards, even when faced with challenging decisions

Approaches sensitive employee relations and conflict resolution with strict confidentiality, objectivity, and a commitment to restorative practices

Welcomes feedback as a means to professional and personal growth

Expertise in principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems

Key Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources; or a minimum of 5 years of human resource management experience, preferably in a nonprofit or mission-driven organization

SHRM-CP/PHR or HR Generalist Certification, preferred

Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Negotiation skills - ability to bring others together in an attempt to reconcile differences

Ability to handle difficult conversations such as complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others

Ability to maintain composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations

Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects

Proficient in English and Spanish; ability to read, write and speak in both languages required

Position Requirements Flexibility in your schedule to attend evening and weekend job activities as needed

Ability to work onsite (in person) at our San José, CA location

Valid California driver’s license with a clean driving record and current proof of insurance

DOJ fingerprint and background clearance

TB clearance and Mandated Reporter certification

Participation in all mandatory professional development trainings and staff sessions, including Universidad Popular Mayfair (UPM)

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