HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

Human Resources Manager | People & Culture

Homeward Bound, Novato, CA 94949

Help Build the Workplace Behind the Mission

Homeward Bound of Marin is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager | People & Culture to manage our day-to-day HR function and help foster a workplace where employees feel supported, respected, and empowered to do their best work.

Reporting to and working under the direction of the Chief Operating Officer, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day management of human resources, supervise our Senior Human Resources Coordinator, partner with managers across the organization, and help ensure our HR practices are people-centered, compliant, and aligned with our mission to end homelessness.

This is an opportunity for an experienced HR Manager who enjoys balancing strategy with hands-on execution in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

What You'll Do

You'll manage the full employee lifecycle, with support from the Senior Human Resources Coordinator, including:

• Recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and offboarding
• Employee relations and manager coaching
• Performance management and employee development
• Benefits administration and leave management
• Workers' compensation and accommodations
• HR compliance with California employment law
• Manager coaching and training on performance management, employee relations, documentation, and HR policies
• Supervision and development of the Senior Human Resources Coordinator

You'll work closely with the COO to implement HR priorities, address employee and manager needs, strengthen organizational culture, and help ensure HR operations are consistent, responsive, and compliant.

What We're Looking For

Required

• Five or more years of progressive HR experience
• Experience with employee relations, recruitment, benefits, leave administration, performance management, and employment compliance
• Experience supervising HR staff

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• Strong knowledge of California employment law
• Excellent communication, judgment, organization, and discretion

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• SHRM or HRCI certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, or PHRca)
• Experience in nonprofit, social services, healthcare, hospitality, or similarly complex organizations
• Experience with workers' compensation, unemployment claims, benefits administration, and HR audits

Why Join Homeward Bound?

At Homeward Bound, our employees make a tangible difference every day. We believe supporting our team is essential to supporting our community.

We offer:

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with discretionary employer match
• Three weeks of paid vacation annually
• Employee Assistance Program
• Complimentary lunch at our administrative site
• A collaborative, mission-driven workplace where your work has lasting impact
• One work from home day each week.
• Free lunch from NBC Cafeteria
• One three day weekend per month

Compensation

$100,000–$110,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

To Apply

Apply through Indeed or Homeward Bound website.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Homeward Bound is an equal opportunity employer committed to justice, equity, and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Background Check

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include criminal history, national sex offender search, and motor vehicle history.

*$100,000 -$110,000 annual rate DOE with a competitive benefits package which includes 100% employer paid medical, vision and dental insurance, 20 days’ vacation, and access to a 403b retirement plan. Under California law, Homeward Bound is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary or hourly rate outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decision including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. Salary and hourly rate offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.