Senior HR Director, Nonprofit Culture & Talent

Insight Housing; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health insurance

Flexible spending account

Retirement plan with company match

Paid holidays, vacation & sick days

Parental leave

Job summary

Insight Housing in Berkeley, CA seeks a Senior Director of Human Resources to lead HR strategy and drive a high-performing culture. The role requires onsite presence in Berkeley at least three days per week and periodic travel to other Northern California offices.

Background checks will be completed for offers. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in HR, 5+ years in leadership, nonprofit experience, and strong skills in recruitment, employee relations, and policy development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; senior HR certification a plus.
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, 5+ years in leadership.
• Experience in nonprofit sector and CARF accreditation a plus.
• Strong communication, confidentiality, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work onsite in Berkeley 3 days/week and travel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, and compensation.
• Lead HR and Recruitment team to deliver high service across the organization.
• Develop HR strategies aligned with organizational mission and goals.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Partner with COO and legal counsel on employee relations and investigations.

Skills

Leadership

Recruitment

Employee relations

Policy development

HRIS

ATS

Compliance

Communication

Training

Education

Bachelor's degree

Senior HR certification

Tools

HRIS

ATS

Payroll systems

Benefits management

Job description

Insight Housing in Berkeley, CA seeks a Senior Director of Human Resources to lead HR strategy and drive a high-performing culture. The role requires onsite presence in Berkeley at least three days per week and periodic travel to other Northern California offices.

Background checks will be completed for offers. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in HR, 5+ years in leadership, nonprofit experience, and strong skills in recruitment, employee relations, and policy development.