HR Operations Lead - Full-Cycle, CA Compliance (Nonprofit)

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

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.