Strategic Director of People & Employee Relations

Samaritan House; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan House in San Mateo, CA is seeking a Director of Human Resources to partner with the VP of HR to lead employee relations, investigations, and compliant leave administration while shaping HR strategy and operations.

The director will oversee HR staff, interpret policies, and manage risk to ensure confidential handling of sensitive matters in alignment with our mission-driven nonprofit values. This role requires leadership and integrity.

Qualifications

• Experience in nonprofit HR preferred.
• Strong knowledge of employment law.
• Ability to lead and develop staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead employee relations, investigations, and compliant leave administration.
• Shape HR strategy and operations in alignment with nonprofit mission.
• Oversee HR staff, policy interpretation and risk management.
• Ensure confidential handling of sensitive matters.

Skills

Employee relations

Policy interpretation

Investigations

Leave administration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Job description

Samaritan House in San Mateo, CA is seeking a Director of Human Resources to partner with the VP of HR to lead employee relations, investigations, and compliant leave administration while shaping HR strategy and operations.

The director will oversee HR staff, interpret policies, and manage risk to ensure confidential handling of sensitive matters in alignment with our mission-driven nonprofit values. This role requires leadership and integrity.