People & Culture HR Manager – Mission-Driven Leader

Homeward Bound; Novato (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid medical, dental, &

Vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan with employer-m

Three weeks of paid vacation

One work from home day

Free lunch

Three day weekend per month

Job summary

Homeward Bound of Marin is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to oversee day-to-day HR operations and foster a workplace where employees feel supported, respected, and empowered to do their best work. Reporting to the COO, you will supervise the Senior HR Coordinator, ensure compliance with California employment law, and partner with managers to implement people-centered HR practices that align with our mission to end homelessness.

This role blends strategy with hands-on execution.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of progressive HR experience.
• Experience with employee relations, recruitment, benefits, leave administration, performance management, and employment compliance.
• Strong knowledge of California employment law.
• Excellent communication, judgment, organization, and discretion.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

HR management

Communication

Discretion

Organization

California employment law

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Homeward Bound of Marin is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to oversee day-to-day HR operations and foster a workplace where employees feel supported, respected, and empowered to do their best work. Reporting to the COO, you will supervise the Senior HR Coordinator, ensure compliance with California employment law, and partner with managers to implement people-centered HR practices that align with our mission to end homelessness.

This role blends strategy with hands-on execution.