People Relations Supervisor

Sierra Vista Child & Family Services; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vacation and Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

Sierra Vista Child & Family Services in Modesto, CA is seeking a People Relations Supervisor to lead the HR compliance and performance management functions, supervise a small team, and serve as the agency’s subject-matter expert on leave administration, wage and hour, and related regulations.

You will coach staff, ensure legal, policy-aligned practices, maintain records, and drive improvements across the department while coordinating with benefits, COBRA, and investigations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or equivalent.
• Minimum of three years' progressive HR experience.
• Minimum of one year of supervisory experience preferred.
• Proficiency with FMLA/CFRA leave, ADA/FEHA accommodations, and wage and hour compliance.
• Experience with performance management processes.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local labor laws.
• Proficiency with HRIS and learning new software.
• Strong MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead the People Relations Advisor and Specialist, providing coaching, training, and day-to-day direction.
• Serve as the agency's lead practitioner for leave of absence and accommodation compliance, personally administering FMLA/CFRA leaves and ADA/FEHA disability accommodations (interactive process).
• Own workers' compensation claims administration end-to-end.
• Ensure agency-wide wage and hour compliance.
• Assist in the agency's performance management process overseeing compliance and partnering with the Director on investigations, terminations, and discrimination/harassment claims.
• Manage day-to-day People Relations operations, including hiring support, scheduling, and processing employee changes with accurate, legally compliant recordkeeping.
• Monitor and evaluate agency policies and procedures for effectiveness; collaborate with the Director to maintain the employee handbook, contracts, and procedural manuals.
• Identify and mitigate risk from legal, ethical, or operational breakdowns; ensure compliance with regulatory reporting requirements and Custodian of Records for live scan results.
• Promote a safe, healthy work environment, supporting infection prevention, safety, and risk-reduction practices for clients, staff, and visitors.
• Lead department projects, meetings, and initiatives; hold self and team accountable for outcomes through ownership and continuous improvement.
• Responsible for implementing leadership development series concepts in staff oversight.
• Promote a healthy working environment that values staff and equips them to succeed while making sustainable decisions.
• Develop and maintain procedural manual relating to program.
• Each leader is directly accountable for the outcomes of their program or area of responsibility through ownership, continuous improvement, and follow-through.

Skills

Leadership

HR Compliance

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resource management or equivalent

SHRM Certification

Tools

HRIS

MS Office

Job description

Brief Description

Department Vision

Cultivating a workplace culture that inspires diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Position Summary

The People Relations Supervisor provides day-to-day leadership and supervision of the People Relations Technical team while personally serving as the agency's subject-matter expert and lead practitioner for its core employment compliance functions and performance management processes. This role combines direct supervisory responsibility with hands-on ownership of these specialized areas of expertise ensuring practices are consistent, legally sound, and aligned with agency policy while developing a high-performing People Relations team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resource management or equivalent required.
• Minimum of three years' progressive experience in Human Resources is required.
• Minimum of one year of supervisory experience preferred.
• SHRM Certification preferred
• Demonstrated, hands-on expertise administering FMLA/CFRA leave, ADA/FEHA disability accommodations and the interactive process, workers' compensation claims, and wage and hour compliance required.
• Experience with performance management processes
• Knowledgeable in federal, state, and local labor laws and regulations, with the ability to effectively interpret and communicate policy.
• Proficiency with Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) and the ability to learn new software programs.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Strong organizational, analytical, detail-oriented, and communication skills.
• A valid California driver's license is required of staff with regular driving duties; driving record must meet position requirements and agency insurance carrier approval.

Essential Job Functions

• Ability to work efficiently, handle multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a highly confidential position and maintain confidentiality of agency business.
• Sound judgment with a high degree of urgency and follow-through.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and work harmoniously with others across a culturally/ethnically diverse workforce.
• Physical, mental, and emotional health are adequate to perform duties.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead the People Relations Advisor and Specialist, providing coaching, training, and day-to-day direction; apply leadership development practices to build team capability.
• Serve as the agency's lead practitioner for leave of absence and accommodation compliance, personally administering FMLA/CFRA leaves and ADA/FEHA disability accommodations (interactive process), in coordination with COBRA and benefits administration.
• Own workers' compensation claims administration end-to-end.
• Ensure agency-wide wage and hour compliance.
• Assist in the agency's performance management process overseeing compliance and partnering with the Director on investigations, terminations, and discrimination/harassment claims.
• Manage day-to-day People Relations operations, including hiring support, scheduling, and processing employee changes (status, salary, title) with accurate, legally compliant recordkeeping.
• Monitor and evaluate agency policies and procedures for effectiveness; collaborate with the Director to maintain the employee handbook, contracts, and procedural manuals.
• Identify and mitigate risk from legal, ethical, or operational breakdowns; ensure compliance with regulatory reporting requirements (e.g., HIPAA, EEO, Pay Data, ACA) and serve as Custodian of Records for live scan results.
• Promote a safe, healthy work environment, supporting infection prevention, safety, and risk-reduction practices for clients, staff, and visitors.
• Lead department projects, meetings, and initiatives; hold self and team accountable for outcomes through ownership and continuous improvement.
• Responsible for implementing leadership development series concepts in staff oversight. Including but not limited to time management, purposeful coaching / development, effective communication, and meetings.
• Promote a healthy working environment that values staff and equips them to succeed while making sustainable decisions in a way that strengthens both our workforce and our impact.
• Develop and maintain procedural manual relating to program.
• Each leader is directly accountable for the outcomes of their program or area of responsibility through a mindset of ownership, continuous improvement, and follow-through.

Other

• Attend all required meetings and trainings.
• Report any suspected child or dependent adult/elder abuse or neglect immediately to the direct supervisor or utilize the chain of command if the supervisor is unavailable.
• Report any client imminent danger to self, others, or grave disability immediately to the direct supervisor, or utilize the chain of command if the supervisor is unavailable.
• Other duties as assigned.

Summary

We are a nonprofit organization with a mission to strengthen families and communities by transforming lives! We are currently recruiting for a People Relations Supervisor for our Administration program, who is ready to make a difference in the lives of others!

Why Sierra Vista?

Our supportive, caring environment extends not only to our clients and families, but to our valued staff as well. Employees from a number of disciplines work together in a collaborative, stimulating environment that is a model for quality care.

Sierra Vista Child & Family Services Offers

• Health Insurance Coverage - SVCFS offers a comprehensive health benefits package which includes medical dental vision coverage, and an employer paid life insurance policy.
• 2 weeks of vacation, 11 paid holidays, 12 sick days upon accrual.
• Employee Assistance Plan unlimited access to professional consultants for money management, family counseling, legal advice and many other areas.
• Optional 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching.
• Clinical Supervision for state licensure.
• Opportunities for growth and professional development.
• Non-Profit Student Loan Forgiveness.
• Salary Increases each year.
• Supportive/collaborative work environment.
• Discounts are available to employees for gym memberships, with cellphone plan providers and other discounted perks.

Base Salary: $85,000-$95,000/year