Since 1972, 4Cs of Alameda County has been a family resource organization dedicated to providing child care information resources and referrals, education, and payment assistance to children, families, and child care providers in Alameda County. 4Cs mission is to develop and coordinate resources to strengthen families and children. We embrace the Strengthening Family Framework.
Job Title: Director, Human Resources
Department: Human Resources
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer
FLSA Status: Full Time, Exempt
Salary Range: $145,000 to $167,000
Position Summary: The Director, Human Resources is responsible for optimizing organizational performance through the effective leadership and management of human resources functions. This role ensures that workforce strategies align with the agency’s mission, strategic goals, and compliance requirements. The Director provides leadership to strengthen organizational effectiveness, support staff recruitment and retention, and cultivate a healthy, supportive workplace culture that promotes staff well-being and a consistent, high-quality employee experience. Working collaboratively with the executive and leadership teams, the Director drives HR excellence, supports organizational growth, and ensures that HR systems, policies, and practices are efficient, compliant, and responsive to the needs of staff and the communities served.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Lead the Human Resources function and the people infrastructure that supports the agency’s mission.
• Attend Board of Directors meetings
• Is a member of the Agency Leadership Team (ALT)
• Collaborate with leadership to align people and workforce strategies
• May serve on various boards and professional organizations
HR:
• Direct all aspects of the HR function, including talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, compensation and benefits, payroll, HR systems, compliance, and professional development
• Manage the agency’s relationship with its current PEO, including service levels, contract terms, and fees, and ensure the agency fully uses available services
• Advises Agency Leadership Team of current Human Resources related issues and legal inferences, and any actions that will be taken
• Ensure equity and inclusion both internally and externally for a high performing workplace culture and client services
• Develops HR policies that are operational, compliant and protect the Agency’s legal interest
• Manages the 4Cs’ performance management initiatives, equipping supervisors with the necessary training and support for effective performance appraisals, disciplinary procedures, and performance improvement strategies
• Develop, research, and schedule agency wide meetings & trainings, including the Annual Staff Development Day
• Safeguard the confidentiality and security of employee records and personal data
Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following.
• Effective Verbal and Written Communication Skills - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; strong interpersonal skills with particular ability to handle sensitive issues in a positive and professional manner.
• Team Leadership - Fosters team cooperation; defines team roles and responsibilities; supports group problem solving; ensures progress toward goals; acknowledges team accomplishments.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.
• Achievement Focus - Self-directed individual; sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes…