HR Generalist

Overview

La Raza Community Resource Center ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) (La Raza CRC) is a bilingual, multi-service non-profit organization dedicated to meeting the social service, immigration, educational, and leadership development needs of low-income families and individuals. La Raza CRC is located in the Mission District of San Francisco, a center of the Latine community. For over 52 years, our programs have evolved to serve the basic needs of recent immigrant families.

Our Social Services Program includes a food pantry, family counseling, educational workshops, support groups, rental assistance, and other services. Our Immigration Program provides affirmative family-based immigration services and removal defense. All legal and social services for San Francisco residents are pro bono.

About The Role The Human Resources Generalist is passionate about the mission and vision of La Raza CRC. This role requires the ability to build meaningful relationships with a diverse range of individuals with an emphasis on excellent interpersonal communication. The HR Generalist is responsible for agency-wide HR related duties and works closely with the Chief of Staff and Executive Director to carry out responsibilities in supporting HR policies and procedures, employee relations, training maintenance and assistance, performance management, onboarding, policy implementation, recruitment, diversity and inclusion initiatives, and helping define and improve La Raza CRC’s work culture and employment law compliance.

• Collaborates with senior leadership to understand the organization's goals and strategy related to staffing, recruiting, and retention.
• Manage outside benefit administrators and other HR supporting contractors (Rippling point of contact for all HR-related components and administration. Healthcare/benefits point of contact, Heffernan Insurance Brokers).
• In conjunction with Finance, administer the organization's 403(b) plan including: monitoring compliance with plan rules and federal regulations, approval of transactions (loans, distributions, etc), discrimination testing and audit support, as well as being responsible for filing annual 5500 filings.
• With the Executive Director and Chief of Staff, plan, lead, develop, coordinate, and implement policies, processes, training, initiatives, and surveys to support the organization’s human resource compliance and strategy needs.
• Serve as the first point of contact for all staff and provide day-to-day directions and support for all aspects of human resources.
• Develop relationships with all employees and advise on HR, cultural, and other organizational concerns.
• Lead in developing and implementing the staff evaluation process.
• Counsel and advise staff, including management team, on work-related issues on human resources related topics.
• Work with the organization's outside attorney on HR related issues as needed.
• Maintain personnel files and disciplinary action forms.
• Oversee semi-monthly, multi-state payroll for all employees, in absence of finance manager.
• Participate in the cross-departmental team that facilitates, plans, and develops all staff annual retreat.

• Manages and oversees the full-scale recruiting and hiring of all staff and positions in the organization from start to finish in collaboration with the Executive Director and Chief of Staff.
• Develop and write job descriptions.
• Source and recruit qualified candidates through various channels.
• Conduct interviews and support hiring managers.
• Manage the onboarding process for new hires and interns.
• Administer or oversee the administration of human resource programs including but not limited to, compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters, disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
• Develop and operationalize the performance evaluation process.
• Support employee growth and development by connecting staff to professional development and training opportunities.
• Drive employee engagement and satisfaction through ongoing learning and development.

• With Finance and Operations, ensure that administrative systems and processes are reliable and well delivered with a proactive approach.
• Ensure compliance and consistency with office practices and policies and compliance with all employment-related laws, including state and federal laws (including EEO/Affirmative Action ERISA) and other relevant regulations and policies.
• Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law; apply this knowledge to communicate changes in policy, practice, and resources to upper management.
• With the Chief of Staff, research and recommend relevant insurance products (fidelity bond, property and casualty, management Errors and Omissions, etc.).
• With the Chief of Staff,…