HR Manager

Yu Ming Charter School seeks a dynamic, innovative, and experienced leader to join our team, committed to uplifting and supporting educators who in turn nurture lifelong learners who are bilingual, bicultural and able to create change in their own lives and in our community. We seek leaders that are excited by the possibility of transforming the traditional model of education to be learner-centered through personalized and project based learning that cultivates both the cognitive and social emotional skills our students need to thrive in school and beyond.

Yu Ming leaders thrive on exploration, collaboration, and seek to continuously learn and grow as individuals and team members.

Yu Ming Charter School is a non-profit, tuition-free network of public schools located in Oakland and San Leandro and open to all residents of California. As a leader in Mandarin Immersion education, our mission is to nurture our inclusive and diverse community to become empowered, engaged, and outstanding global citizens. We currently serve 766 students across three campuses, and continue to grow our enrollment each year.

Our intentionally diverse student body comes from many racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds representing 70 zip codes across the Bay Area and 29 home languages. Founded in 2011, Yu Ming is the first Mandarin immersion public charter school in the state.

We believe every child, regardless of their background or zip code, deserves a free, high-quality education that prepares them today to succeed tomorrow. Ranked the #7 Elementary School and the #2 Elementary Charter School in California by U.S. News, Yu Ming is a 2019 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence and a 2020 and 2023 California Distinguished School. Yu Mings future-forward model prepares young people to succeed and thrive in an interconnected and multicultural world through personalized and rigorous learning experiences, active student agency, whole child and community focus, and multilingual education.

As a result, our students far outperform their peers in the district, county, and state, regardless of socio-economic status, race, language background, and learning differences. We are closing the opportunity gap for our historically underserved students every day. To learn more about our innovative school visit our website (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

The Human Resources Manager is an experienced, detail-oriented HR professional who thrives on building efficient and equitable HR systems within a dynamic and growing charter school organization. This role is responsible for leading day-to-day HR operations, including onboarding, compliance, HRIS management, payroll coordination, benefits administration, and HR process improvement.

Reporting directly to the Director of Talent & HR, the HR Manager collaborates closely with cross-functional teams, particularly the Executive Assistant and network operations team, to ensure a seamless and positive employee experience from onboarding through offboarding.

The ideal candidate is a solutions-oriented, systems thinker who enjoys both designing and improving HR processes and rolling up their sleeves to execute daily HR operations. They bring a strong equity lens, excellent judgment, and the ability to manage sensitive and confidential matters. Experience in a fast-paced, mission-driven, or rapidly growing organization, particularly in education, is strongly preferred.

The successful candidate will be proactive, relationship-driven, and committed to strengthening HR systems. They should have a willingness to learn about areas they may be less familiar with, asking for support when needed and not afraid to navigate ambiguity.

• Equity-Driven Systems Builder:
  Implements HR systems grounded in inclusivity and fairness, uplifting the voices and experiences of all Yu Ming staff.
• Strategic Problem Solver:
  Anticipates organizational needs, identifies system gaps, and develops efficient, sustainable solutions aligned with Yu Mings mission and values.
• Cross-Functional Collaborator:
  Communicates clearly across departments, building trust and alignment around shared HR processes and expectations.
• Operational Excellence:
  Demonstrates meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and smooth execution of HR responsibilities.
• Growth & Learning Mindset:
  Seeks feedback, reflects on practice, and continuously strengthens HR expertise and leadership skills.

• Design, codify, and maintain HR systems that ensure legal compliance, operational efficiency, and an excellent employee experience.
• Partner with the Director of Talent & HR to update and implement HR policies and procedures aligned with California and charter school requirements.
• Maintain accurate and organized personnel files, HRIS data integrity, credentialing compliance, and staff licensure tracking.
• Manage all credentialing workflows, including monitoring renewal…