About JobTrain

JobTrain is a nonprofit organization that helps transform lives!  We train people for jobs in high-demand careers so they can achieve economic stability and get on a path to economic mobility to thrive in the Bay Area.

Born out of the civil rights movement in 1965, JobTrain serves clients in our Bay Area career or training centers, and we continue to grow rapidly, looking to add more centers and services to meet the needs of the community.  We value an environment and workspace where our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, fostering a safe and welcoming place for our clients.  We deliver some of the best outcomes in the workforce development field, with a vision to provide our clients with the long-term support they need to achieve full economic mobility. 

We are growing, and we need your help!

About the Role

The Human Resources Director (HRD) is responsible for developing and implementing HR programs and facilities to achieve JobTrain’s strategic goals and operational objectives. The HRD works with members of the executive and management team to build and manage the Human Resources and Facilities departments.

Responsibilities

• Strategy / Planning / Leadership - Serve as a member of the JobTrain leadership team to: help develop strategy and goals for the organization; evaluate and advise on the impact on the organizations ability to attract, motivate, develop, and retain employees; and translate JobTrain’s strategic plan into HR operational plans.
• Manage the Human Resources and Facilities Departments - Plan, develop, organize, implement, direct, evaluate and improve the organization's human resources and facilities function and performance.
• Manage staff - Plan and allocate resources to effectively staff and accomplish the work to meet departmental goals; attract and select qualified staff to ensure the efficient operation of the department; and lead / manage / motivate / develop team to achieve department objectives.
• Ensures the organization adheres to labor laws and regulations, and regularly updates company policies to maintain compliance.

Qualifications

We strive to find candidates who have the qualifications for the role, but who are also aligned with our values of teamwork, community and leadership and have a commitment to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion. The specific qualifications for this role are listed below. 

Experience

• 10 to 15 years of experience at the senior management level in an organization of similar or larger size, with demonstrated responsibility for the operational leadership of all Human Resource functions and strategy (recruiting, compensation and benefits, training, performance management, employee relations, strategic planning, HRIS, vendor management, and organization development)
• Experience in developing and implementing HR strategies aligned with business goals, including policy development, workforce planning, and change management.
• Experience working closely with other departments and senior leadership to align HR strategies with overall business objectives.
• Experience working with leading-edge HR technologies involves leveraging advanced tools and software to streamline and optimize various HR functions
• Experience in the nonprofit sector is highly preferred.

Education / Certification

• Education or equivalent that is demonstrated by a broad and deep understanding of HR and their function within an organization
• HR certification: SHRM SCP or HRCI SPHR highly desired

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Job Knowledge: Relevant and up-to-date working knowledge of all functional areas of HR, including relevant current federal and state employment law.
• Leadership: Ability to lead and build teams and represent department needs across and outside of the organization. An individual with high ethical standards and good judgment.
• Planning and Organization:  Ability to think analytically and strategically to anticipate future consequences and trends and incorporate them into the organizational plan. Excellent project management skills, including organization, planning and implementation skills. Demonstrated track record of setting and meeting goals. Able to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions, with management oversight, and in adherence to applicable compliance related rules and regulations.  Strong process orientation with an ability to set priorities, analyze and resolve problems in a timely fashion.  Dedication to excellence and quality work performance.
• People Management: Demonstrated experience attracting, managing, developing, evaluating and retaining staff. Ability to manage, influence and motivate individuals and teams. Skilled in holding people accountable and developing their abilities to do their jobs. Ability to lead, influence and motivate individuals and teams.
• Interpersonal Skills / Communications: Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to keep information confidential. A business partner and team player with strong communications skills who is able to establish credibility throughout the organization in order to be an effective listener and problem solver of people issues. Customer service focus with an ability to interact congenially and effectively with a diversity of people. Ability to mediate and negotiate effectively.
• Independence / Initiative:  High level of independence and initiative while working effectively as part of the management team, advancing the organizational goals and values.
• Detail and Results Oriented:  Ability to balance task-oriented attention to detail with over-arching institutional strategic intent.  Ability to multi-task in a deadline‐driven environment and achieve results. Able to communicate information, set priorities, meet deadlines, and solve administrative problems in a professional, creative and innovative manner.  
• Computer / Technology Skills: Must be able to use Excel, Word, and other technology and applications necessary to perform the job and run the department effectively.

COVID-19 Certification

JobTrain requires that all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, except as required by law. Any employment offer will be contingent upon satisfactory proof that you are fully vaccinated from COVID-19, subject to reasonable accommodations for medical or religious reasons, and/or as otherwise required by applicable law.

Compensation and Benefits

JobTrain offers a competitive salary, numerous health benefit plans and premium coverage of 90%, vision and dental, flex spending and HSA programs, 401K with a 5% match after joining, EAP and emergency services, vacation time, paid sick leave, retirement program employer match, long-term disability and life insurance.  We also pay employees for 10 observed holidays including a whole week off between Christmas Eve and New Years Day.

The targeted pay range for this position is: $106,090 - $132,612.50 per year.

Additional Information

We want applicants who are interested in JobTrain’s mission, and we encourage you to attach a cover letter to explain why you are interested in JobTrain and how your experience matches with our needs.

At JobTrain, we take the interview process very seriously. If you are selected to move through the process you should expect a couple of telephone screen calls and one or two Zoom / on-site interviews as part of the interview process.

JobTrain is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Additionally, JobTrain does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, ethnic background, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, physical or mental disability or national origin.

Also, please note:

• Our focus is on local candidates, we do not offer relocation benefits.
• Successful candidates must have legal residency and work eligibility in the United States (per INS Form I-9 instructions).
• JobTrain will require the successful candidate to undergo a background check.

Additional Information

We want applicants who are interested in JobTrain’s mission, and we encourage you to attach a cover letter to explain why you are interested in JobTrain and how your experience matches with our needs.

At JobTrain, we take the interview process very seriously. If you are selected to move through the process you should expect a couple of telephone screen calls and one or two Zoom / on-site interviews as part of the interview process.

JobTrain is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Additionally, JobTrain does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, ethnic background, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, physical or mental disability or national origin.

Also, please note:

• Our focus is on local candidates, we do not offer relocation benefits.


• Successful candidates must have legal residency and work eligibility in the United States (per INS Form I-9 instructions).


• JobTrain will require the successful candidate to undergo a background check.