Director of HR — Employee Relations & Compliance Leader

Samaritan House; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan House is seeking a Director of Human Resources in San Mateo, CA. This role partners with the VP of HR to guide employee relations, investigations, and policy interpretation, while leading HR operations across the department.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years in HR with strong leadership experience and solid knowledge of California employment laws. The position supports a mission-driven nonprofit environment with flexibility for onsite work and occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible HR experience, including employee relations and investigations.
• Minimum of three (3) years of HR leadership or management experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of California employment laws; experience with wage/hour, FEHA, ADA, FMLA/CFRA, workers' compensation, and leaves.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary employee relations expert and HR advisor; lead investigations and policy interpretation.
• Coach and advise supervisors and leaders on performance management and documentation.
• Oversee compliance, leave administration, and HR processes; monitor risk and ensure confidentiality.

Skills

Employee relations

Investigations

Policy interpretation

Performance management

Communication

Education

7+ years HR experience

3+ years HR leadership

HR certification preferred

Tools

HRIS

Applicant tracking systems

MS Office

Job description

Samaritan House is seeking a Director of Human Resources in San Mateo, CA. This role partners with the VP of HR to guide employee relations, investigations, and policy interpretation, while leading HR operations across the department.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years in HR with strong leadership experience and solid knowledge of California employment laws. The position supports a mission-driven nonprofit environment with flexibility for onsite work and occasional travel.