Temporary Director of Human Resources

Cedars; San Anselmo (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Cedars of Marin seeks a Temporary, Part-Time Director of Human Resources to lead the HR function for approximately two days per week from November 2026 through April 2027. Under the CFO, you will drive compliance, guide managers, oversee performance evaluations, and support benefits administration in a mission-driven nonprofit setting.

The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of HR leadership, a Bachelor's in a related field, and strong communication skills, with experience in Paycom and HRIS

Qualifications

• 5+ years leadership experience in HR or related field.
• Bachelor’s in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field is required; Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of HR functions, ensuring compliance with laws and ordinances.
• Guide managers and employees in resolving workplace concerns using conflict resolution strategies.
• Oversee performance evaluation processes and benefits enrollment for staff.
• Supervise HR Generalist and support HR operations, leave administration, and workers' compensation.
• Collaborate with executive leadership on labor relations and union-related matters.
• Maintain current employee policies and ensure consistent application across the organization.

Skills

HR leadership

People management

Conflict resolution

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's in HR or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Paycom HRIS

Microsoft 365

Job description

Cedars of Marin provides day programs and residential opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities. Founded in 1919, our exceptional person-centered programs and services have supported individuals in living creative, productive, joyful, and healthy lives for more than a century.Cedars is seeking a Temporary, Part-Time Director of Human Resources to provide leadership and oversight to the organization’s human resources functions approximately 2 days a week during a temporary period of service estimated to be November 2026 through April 2027. This would be an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional to have a meaningful impact at a mission-driven organization.The Director would oversee all aspects of human resources, promote a positive organizational culture, and lead the day-to-day functions of our 2-person HR department. An ideal candidate is a leader who is highly organized, thoughtful, collaborative and comfortable balancing competing priorities. Because of the size of our HR department and the nature of our work, this role requires someone who can approach a challenge with creative problem-solving, a deep sense of compassion and a desire to see others succeed. This work is fun, creative, fulfilling, and challenging!Primary Responsibilities:Under the direct supervision of the CFO, the Temporary, Part-Time Director of Human Resources supports organizational operations providing leadership, oversight and hands on support. The role is responsible for ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.Provide guidance and consultation for managers and employees in the resolution of workplace concerns and grievances using conflict resolution strategiesEnsure that employee corrective actions are communicated, documented, and managed accurately and effectivelyOversee Cedars’ employee performance evaluation process through the HRIS system (Paycom)Maintain employee benefits program by managing enrollment process for health insurance plans, working closely with brokers to resolve enrollment, eligibility, billing and other benefits-issues as they ariseSupervise, coach, and support the full-time HR Generalist in effective, accurate completion of responsibilitiesMonitor and effectively implement individual personnel action changes, including those related to compensation, state, job changes and other employment mattersWorking collaboratively with the CFO and other members of leadership on personnel actions and organizational, HR-related needsManage Workers Compensation insurance program, including coordination of claims, communications with relevant parties, and follow up on claims-related mattersOversee compliance and provide guidance with leave of absences and workplace accommodationsCollaborate with legal counsel and executive leadership on matters pertaining to the Collective Bargaining Agreement and other labor issuesServe as liaison with union representatives as appropriateEnsure employee policies and procedures are current, uniformly applied and practiced in compliance with all applicable State and Federal laws, regulation, and licensingPromote a culture consistent with Cedars’ mission and values by building effective, trusting relationships with leadership, managers and employees across the organizationAd hoc projects as the need arises5+ years leadership experience in HR or related fieldBachelor’s in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field is required; Master’s degree preferredDemonstrated experience managing multiple areas of human resources, including benefits, leave administration, compliance, HR operations and employee relations.Proficiency in Microsoft 365, benefit and HRIS systems; experience in Paycom is highly desirableConflict resolution training or certification preferredStrong ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism when handling sensitive employee and organizational mattersSuperior attention to detail, time-management, planning, and organizational skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively in EnglishHigh degree of patience, compassion and willingness to work in an environment supporting adults with developmental disabilitiesExperience in a nonprofit, healthcare, human services, residential services or similarly regulated industryExperience in working with partially unionized environmentAbility to pass an employment physical including a TB test, and to meet the physical requirements of the job.Ability to pass a criminal background check with the FBI and DOJ.The ability to work well with others and a can-do attitude are essential!