HR Director

We are looking for aHR Directorto join our team in Los Angeles!

WHO WE ARE

We are the nations largest legal and civil rights organization for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI). Our mission is to advocate for civil rights provide legal services and education and build coalitions to positively influence and impact Asian Pacific Americans and to create a more equitable and harmonious society. We serve more than 15000 individuals and organizations every year focusing on the most vulnerable members of AAPI communities while also building a strong voice for civil rights and social justice. With our Advancing Justice affiliates in Atlanta Chicago San Francisco and Washington D.C. we enrich enhance and serve our communities all across the country.

WHAT WE BRING

• The special opportunity to join a mission driven team
• Flexible hybrid work schedules
• Rich medical dental and vision benefits
• Retirement options through 403B and match

WHO YOU ARE

You share our mission of advocacy for Asian Pacific Americans. You enjoy the thrill of serving the public interest while championing civil rights and social justice. You take pride in your work enriching lives and communities in Los Angeles and across the country. You are looking for your next role in an organization that supports your career as much as you support the organization and its goals. You are looking for a job where you make a difference and your impact is directly proportional to your contribution. You are a game changer. You are a leader. You are an advocate.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Minimum of 10 years experience progressive human resources experience with at least 3 years in a senior or management level position required. Familiarity or experience working in the non-profit sector preferred.
• SHRM-CP and/or PHR certification highly preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of all federal and state employment laws including EEO/AA laws polices and regulations.
• Deep knowledge and understanding of HRIS/ATS platforms (Currently Paycom)
• Previous experience with labor-management relations highly preferred
• Deep commitment to the mission of the organization
• Valid drivers license oraccess to reliable means of transportation

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Chief of Staff/Chief Transformation Officer the Human Resources Director will be responsible for overseeing and leading the talent strategies programs and processes to position AJSOCAL to recruit and retain top talent while fostering an organizational culture that prioritizes inclusiveness creative excellence collaborative leadership and innovative thinking across all departments. This leader will also bring best practices in the areas of labor and employee relations HR information systems and risk and compliance. Ideally we expect to have a proactive strategic HR leader who understands evolving staffing needs and personnel development opportunities. The best candidates must possess a people-centered solutions-oriented approach to shaping organizational culture and progressing talent and a growth mindset adaptive to and embracing change. They will also have a strong personal commitment to our organizations mission which identifies us as a social justice organization that protects and strengthens the rights and dignity of the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities especially those that are most disadvantaged.

Your day-to-day typically includes:

70% Oversight of Talent Management Strategies and Processes

• Initiate manage and oversee the development and implementation of HR-focused initiatives programs and activities in the following areas:
  • Recruitment and Onboarding/Orientation
  • Workforce Strategy
  • Benefits and Compensation
  • Performance Management
  • Employee Engagement and Recognition
  • Talent Development and Training
  • Leadership Development
  • Labor and Employee Relations
  • HR Information Systems
  • Policy Creation and Enforcement
  • Risk & Compliance
• Act as a Strategic Partner to COS/CTO on driving organizational transformation and culture.
• In collaboration with the Executive Leadership Team establish policies and processes to ensure that the organizational culture prioritizes creativity innovation collaboration and inclusivity.
• Serve as a coach for organizational managers growing their competency in handling people related matters to build stronger thriving teams.
• Be a resource and advisor to leadership and staff on all HR-related policies and issues.
• Manage labor and employee relations issues including creation of policies and processes to support positive and productive relationships between leadership managers and staff and between the organization and union.
• Partner with the General Counsel on collective bargaining requirements compensation and talent management strategies.
• Lead processes for conflict resolution and investigations when necessary.

20% Development and Oversight of Talent Acquisition Strategies

• Develop implement and continually refine the strategy to identify talent across all levels of the company. Collaborate closely with department heads to identify short- and long-term talent needs and create a recruiting process designed to meet the objectives of each group. Identify the traits of successful team members and incorporate this information into the recruiting process.
• Identify opportunities to cultivate relationships with valuable sources of referrals to top talent.
• Build and strengthen AJSOCALs brand positioning the company as a highly desirable destination for talent to learn and grow.
• Ensure that recruiting initiatives prioritize inclusivity in both outreach and the assessment process.

10% Other Duties:

• Collaborate with various stakeholder (IT Facilities GC Finance Development etc.) to mitigate risks for the organization and to ensure compliance with all applicable federal state and local employment laws/legal requirements including creation and enforcement of related policies and processes.
• Manage and develop HR staff.

At AJSOCAL we value a diverse inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individuals race color sex gender identity gender expression religion age national origin or ancestry citizenship physical or mental disability medical condition family care status marital status domestic partner status sexual orientation military or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal state or local laws. AJSOCAL strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees applicants or other covered persons including interns.

All positions are subject to funding and non-collective bargaining unit positions are also at will.