Senior Human Resources Manager

Sacbar; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

SOMOS Mayfair is seeking a mission-aligned Senior Human Resources Manager to lead and advance equity-centered HR practices. This role centralizes HR operations, including personnel records, benefits, recruitment, onboarding, compliance, and employee relations, reporting to Co-Executive Directors.

The ideal candidate blends technical HR expertise with strong interpersonal judgment, fostering a healthy, inclusive workplace aligned with SOMOS Mayfair’s values and community transformation goals.

Qualifications

• Commitment to advancing social justice in immigrant and multi-generational communities.
• Understand how traditional HR practices can perpetuate exclusionary systems.
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish; strong written and verbal skills.
• Demonstrates integrity, confidentiality, and ethical judgment.
• Strong people management and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and operationalize the HR function with strategic, equity-focused oversight.
• Maintain HR operations including records, benefits, compliance, onboarding and staff relations.
• Develop inclusive HR policies and training aligned with values.
• Support staff development, well-being, and workforce development initiatives.

Skills

HR management

Equity & inclusion

Conflict resolution

Recruitment

Employee relations

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication

Negotation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

SHRM-CP/PHR certification

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Senior Human Resource Manager

SOMOS Mayfair is seeking a mission-aligned Senior Human Resources Manager (Senior HR Manager) to support and strengthen our people-centered strategies and practices through an equity-focused HR lens. The Senior HR Manager is a newly defined role created to centralize and advance a core body of work previously managed by the Director of Administration. While the position itself is new, the candidate will step into a mature infrastructure with established processes. This role is ideal for a well-rounded experienced HR professional who is passionate about social justice and eager to build inclusive, responsive systems that reflect the lived experiences of immigrant, working-class, and multi-generational communities. The Senior HR Manager is the sole architect and executor of the HR function. Reporting directly to a Co-Executive Director, this role blends high-level strategic planning with hands-on operational delivery. The Senior HR Manager will play a key role in maintaining core HR operations including personnel recordkeeping, benefits administration, recruitment, onboarding, compliance, and employee relations. They will support staff development and well-being through thoughtful coordination of training, workforce development initiatives, and internal policies that prioritize equity and accountability.

This position requires a balance of technical HR skills and strong interpersonal judgment, with a deep understanding of how traditional HR practices can reinforce systemic inequities. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, highly ethical, and committed to fostering a healthy, inclusive workplace culture aligned with SOMOS Mayfair’s values and vision. This position offers the opportunity to shape HR strategy in a mission-driven organization while working alongside a passionate and diverse team dedicated to community transformation.

Ideal Candidate Qualifications and Qualities

• Deep passion and commitment to advancing social justice in immigrant, working class and multi-generational communities
• Understand the ways in which traditional HR practice can perpetuate exclusionary systems
• Understand the impact of traditional HR practices on systemic racism and bias in the workplace
• Demonstrate sensitivity to different cultural backgrounds and lived experiences of people of color
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Ability to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintain them over time
• Dedicated to building equitable experiences and strengthening inclusion acumen across the organization
• Models inclusive behaviors and proactively manages bias in everyday interactions
• Takes full ownership of tasks and remains accountable for successful outcomes
• Upholds strong moral and ethical standards, even when faced with challenging decisions
• Approaches sensitive employee relations and conflict resolution with strict confidentiality, objectivity, and a commitment to restorative practices
• Welcomes feedback as a means to professional and personal growth
• Expertise in principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems

Key Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources; or a minimum of 5 years of human resource management experience, preferably in a nonprofit or mission-driven organization
• SHRM-CP/PHR or HR Generalist Certification, preferred
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Negotiation skills - ability to bring others together in an attempt to reconcile differences
• Ability to handle difficult conversations such as complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others
• Ability to maintain composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations
• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects
• Proficient in English and Spanish; ability to read, write and speak in both languages required

Position Requirements

• Flexibility in your schedule to attend evening and weekend job activities as needed
• Ability to work onsite (in person) at our San José, CA location
• Valid California driver’s license with a clean driving record and current proof of insurance
• DOJ fingerprint and background clearance
• TB clearance and Mandated Reporter certification
• Participation in all mandatory professional development trainings and staff sessions, including Universidad Popular Mayfair (UPM)