Mission-Driven HR Manager – Lead Nonprofit Team

Addison Group; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Addison Group is seeking a Human Resources Manager in Santa Clara, CA, to lead HR operations and serve as the technical HR expert for compliance, employee relations, and employment practices. This role leads an established HR team and collaborates with leadership to guide complex HR matters in a California-compliant environment.

The position is fully onsite with occasional overtime and weekend support, offering exposure to a mission-driven nonprofit environment and opportunities to optimize HR

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 6+ years of Human Resources experience.
• Previous HR Manager experience required.
• Experience leading and developing HR team members.
• Strong knowledge of California employment laws and compliance.
• Experience handling employee relations, investigations, and employment risk.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the HR team and oversee daily HR operations.
• Serve as SME on California employment law, compliance, and HR risk management.
• Lead employee relations, investigations, corrective actions, and separations.
• Ensure compliance with employment regulations, reporting, and HR documentation standards.
• Oversee benefits administration, leave management, HR systems, and employee records.
• Partner with leadership on HR initiatives, engagement, and organizational improvements.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, performance management, and employee development.

Skills

Leadership

Employee relations

HR compliance

California employment law

HRIS/ATS

Recruiting & onboarding

Communication

multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

HRIS systems

ATS platforms

Job description

Addison Group is seeking a Human Resources Manager in Santa Clara, CA, to lead HR operations and serve as the technical HR expert for compliance, employee relations, and employment practices. This role leads an established HR team and collaborates with leadership to guide complex HR matters in a California-compliant environment.

The position is fully onsite with occasional overtime and weekend support, offering exposure to a mission-driven nonprofit environment and opportunities to optimize HR