HR Manager

The Bronx; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Scion Nonprofit is seeking a hands-on Human Resources Manager to oversee a broad range of HR functions in California. You will manage onboarding, benefits, HRIS, compliance, and employee relations, ensuring an excellent employee experience while maintaining policy adherence.

The ideal candidate brings 2–3+ years of HR experience, strong knowledge of California laws, and the ability to handle the full lifecycle independently in a fast-paced nonprofit environment.

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years of full-cycle HR experience.
• Experience supporting all areas of HR: onboarding, benefits, HRIS, compliance, employee relations, HR operations.
• Strong knowledge of California employment laws and compliance.
• Experience using HRIS and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of professionalism, discretion and confidentiality.
• Positive, approachable personality with strong customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day HR operations and be the primary HR contact for employees.
• Administer the full employee lifecycle including onboarding, offboarding, orientation, and documentation.
• Respond to questions regarding policies, benefits, leaves, payroll coordination, and HR procedures.
• Administer benefits, enrollments, life events, and open enrollment.
• Maintain and manage HRIS records with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Ensure compliance with California employment laws and organizational policies.
• Partner with leadership on employee relations, performance management, and best practices.
• Maintain personnel files and required compliance documentation.
• Support recruitment, background checks, new hire paperwork, and onboarding logistics.
• Assist with HR reporting, audits, policy updates, and process improvements.
• Foster a welcoming, service-oriented HR experience for faculty, staff, and the school community.

Skills

Full-cycle HR

Employee relations

Onboarding

HRIS administration

Benefits administration

Compliance

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS platforms

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Overview

Reporting to the Director of Finance & Operations, the Human Resources Manager will oversee a broad range of HR functions, including employee relations, onboarding, benefits administration, HRIS management, compliance, performance support, and general HR operations. The successful candidate will serve as the primary HR resource for employees, ensuring an exceptional employee experience while maintaining compliance with California employment laws and organizational policies. The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, approachable, and thrives in a people-focused environment. While previous management titles are not required, candidates should have hands-on experience managing the full employee lifecycle independently.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day Human Resources operations and serve as the primary HR contact for employees.
• Administer the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, orientation, and employee documentation.
• Respond to employee questions regarding policies, benefits, leaves, payroll coordination, and HR procedures.
• Administer employee benefits, enrollments, qualifying life events, and annual open enrollment.
• Maintain and manage HRIS records, ensuring data accuracy and confidentiality.
• Ensure compliance with California employment laws, labor regulations, and organizational policies.
• Partner with leadership on employee relations matters, performance management, and HR best practices.
• Maintain personnel files, employment records, and required compliance documentation.
• Support recruitment, background checks, new hire paperwork, and onboarding logistics as needed.
• Assist with HR reporting, audits, policy updates, and process improvements.
• Foster a welcoming, service-oriented HR experience for faculty, staff, and the broader school community.

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years of full-cycle Human Resources experience.
• Experience supporting all areas of HR, including onboarding, benefits, HRIS administration, compliance, employee relations, and HR operations.
• Strong knowledge of California employment laws and HR compliance.
• Experience utilizing HRIS platforms and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Positive, approachable personality with exceptional customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting schools, nonprofit organizations, or mission-driven environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• SHRM-CP, PHR, or similar HR certification is a plus.

Compensation

$110,000 annual salary plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Scion Nonprofit is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and for the candidates we represent.