Senior Human Resources Director

This 100% contract Senior Human Resources Director role is based in Berkeley, CA and is responsible for directing all human resources functions while leading an HR and Recruitment team of three across a 200-employee organization serving seven Northern California counties. The position partners closely with the COO and legal counsel as needed to support strategy, compliance, and employee outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, compensation and benefits, training, compliance, and HR systems.
• Lead and develop the HR and Recruitment team of three, ensuring departmental objectives are met and service quality remains consistent across the organization, covering 200 employees across seven Northern California counties.
• Develop and implement recruitment, retention, and onboarding strategies aligned with the organization’s staffing needs and mission.
• Manage employee relations matters, workplace investigations, performance improvement plans, and involuntary separations, coordinating with the COO and legal counsel as required.
• Create and maintain HR policies, procedures, and programs that support employee engagement, accountability, inclusion, and a high-performance culture.
• Oversee compensation and benefits programs that are competitive, equitable, and financially sustainable, including annual market reviews and renewals.
• Coach and train managers on employee relations, performance management, recruitment, retention, and leadership practices.
• Supervise employee evaluations, professional development processes, and performance management workflows.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, regulations, and required reporting.
• Oversee workers’ compensation, unemployment insurance, employee leaves, accommodations, personnel records, and HRIS management.
• Partner with the COO to manage the HR budget and uphold departmental financial accountability.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 10+ years of experience in Human Resources in progressively responsible roles.
• 5+ years of leadership and supervisory experience in nonprofit organizations.
• Commitment to serving homeless individuals and ending the crisis of homelessness in the counties served.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Capability to work with minimal supervision, multitask, and maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent interpersonal and persuasive skills with a can-do and flexible attitude.
• Strong community networking skills, with the ability to build resources and relationships.

Preferred Qualifications

• Senior-level HR certification.
• Experience with CARF-accredited programs.

Technologies and Systems

• HRIS, ATS (Jobvite), performance management, and benefits management systems.
• Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (basic).

Contract Details and Location

• Location: Berkeley, CA (onsite)
• Job type: Contract
• Salary: USD 72 - 75 per hour

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance (available to contract/temporary professionals).
• 401(k) plan eligibility for hired contract/temporary professionals.