Human Resources Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Location :   North Campus Administration - Vista, CA

Salary :  $70,000 to $90,000 DOQ / E

52 Weeks

OUR STORY

Since 1965, MAAC has been maximizing self-sufficiency with families and individuals through high-quality programs and advocacy in our communities. MAAC employs dedicated staff who provide life-changing services to thousands of individuals annually through programs in five core focus areas : Education, Economic Development, Health & Wellbeing, Housing, and Advocacy & Leadership Development. Through a wide variety of programs, MAAC has grown to become one of the largest nonprofit social service organizations in the community. Learn more about the great things happening with MAAC at http : / / www.maacproject.org

DEFINITION

Under direction, performs a variety of highly responsible professional, technical and analytical activities in support of MAAC’s human resources programs in assigned areas of functional responsibility (Labor and Employee Relations, Recruitment / Onboarding, HR Data Analytics, Compliance, and Compensation), and performs related duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Human Resources Manager is a seasoned professional in multiple functional areas of human resources. The incumbent is a constant professional who is available to provide effective coaching to managers, supervisors and employees. Performs their responsibilities with a significant degree of independence and confidentiality. Provides supervision of other professional and support staff and may serve as the Human Resources Director in his / her absence.

The Human Resources Manager is an exempt, at-will position, performing complex work requiring a broad depth of professional knowledge gained through continuing professional development / education, certification and / or experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.

Ensures compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and guidelines and management adherence to established labor contracts and MAAC policies and procedures; advises managers and supervisors on employee relations and discipline processes; researches employee / labor relations best practices and develops implementation strategies; expertly guides program managers with proposed corrective action and discipline; facilitates dispute resolution efforts through a variety of methodologies; conducts workplace investigations and prepares written findings with recommendations; schedules.

Interprets policies, procedures, regulations and labor contract provisions; provides guidance and assistance to management and employees on a wide variety of human resources issues and concerns; accurately responds to requests for various human resources information.

Assists in the development of strategies for meeting MAAC / department human resources challenges; assesses and recommends plans to meet short and long-term strategic needs; reviews organizational structure and job designs and identifies opportunities for improvement; assists managers in effective workforce strategies; advises managers on the impact of changing job assignments, restructuring work units, the use of temporary staff and options for vacancies; develops policies and practices for implementing changes in legislation and case law; evaluates and streamlines department policies and procedures. Schedules reoccurring meetings with assigned program managers to ensure effective communications flow and relationships; attends and actively participates in meetings, conferences and training sessions. Conducts a variety of special projects, and performs related duties as assigned / directed.

Collaborates effectively with assigned programs and the Recruitment Manager to analyze workforce needs, conduct position classification and compensation studies; audit and prepare new or modified job descriptions, class specifications; recommend the classification of new or modified positions, classes and class series; designs and conducts special surveys and studies regarding compensation and other human resource topics; recommends pay  structure changes.

Effectively leads an assigned Human Resources team; ensuring accuracy, timely communication and guidance, monitoring workload distribution and capacity, and overall high standards of performance and engagement.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Knowledge of :

• Principles, practices and techniques of human resource management, including recruitment, HRIS, EEO / affirmative action, classification, compensation, benefits, Workers’ Compensation, employee and labor relations, employee development, performance planning and appraisal.
• Principles and practices of effective leadership, management, and  communication.
• Principles and practices of employee and labor relations, including negotiations and contract administration practices.
• Administrative principles and methods, including goal setting, program development and implementation.
• Federal, state and local laws, regulations and court decisions applicable to the administration of human resource programs and employee relations practices.
• Trends in human resource program development; research methods and data analysis techniques and principles and practices of effective business communication.
• Human Resource Information Systems and automated reporting capabilities; operation of standard business computer software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and the Internet.

Ability to :

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / CERTIFICATION

A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation from four-year college or university with a major in business administration, human resources, psychology or a closely related field; and at least three years of progressively responsible human resource management experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.  Experience in organizations with labor unions and / or in a non-profit setting is preferred.

SHRM or HRCI certifications are strongly preferred. Bilingual in English / Spanish is preferred.

VALUE-BASED BEHAVIORS

Listens attentively to others. Asks clarifying questions to gain a better understanding of the other person’s views and underlying assumptions

Works effectively in a team environment and actively participates in joint problem solving; willingly cooperates with co-workers

Identifies and takes advantage of opportunities for personal and professional development

Attends work consistently and punctually. Arrives to meetings prepared and on time; honors work commitments; follows through on what was agreed upon; meets deadlines

Honors the private and confidential matters of co-workers. Protects the proprietary information of MAAC systems

Follows rules, regulations, and policies; positively contributes to implementing changes

Deals with issues directly, in a respectful and timely manner. Focuses on resolving the issue while not criticizing the person. Follows rules, regulations, and policies; positively contributes to implementing changes

HEALTH STATUS

Must have a physical examination, TB clearance and a drug screen by a doctor / clinic designated by MAAC as well as immunization records for influenza

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this class, an employee is regularly required to stand, walk and sit, talk or hear both in person and by telephone, uses hands to finger, handle or feel objects or controls, reach with hands and arms. An employee also is regularly required to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch or crawl, climb or balance and lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this class, the employee is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret information; analyze and solve problems; observe and interpret people and situations; use basic math; learn and apply new information or skills; work under intensive deadlines and interact with MAAC management, administrators, staff, teachers, parents, family members, children and others encountered in the course of work.

BACKGROUND CLEARANCE

All positions are subject to a background / education check, DMV check, NSOR, exclusion and debarment checks prior to hire and periodically throughout employment as required by various funding sources.

Note : California Start law requires background criminal checks on anyone who works in a licensed childcare facility who is not a client. Must have or obtain a current criminal background check clearance, signed criminal record statement, and signed Acknowledgement to Report Child Abuse form prior to the first day of employment.

TRANSPORTATION

Must have and maintain a valid California Driver’s License, daily use of a personal, insured vehicle, and have and maintain a motor vehicle driving record acceptable to MAAC’s insurance carrier. Incumbents will be enrolled in the California DMV Pull Program.

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