Human Resources Project Manager (Temp)

About ScholarMatch

Founded in 2010 by author Dave Eggers, ScholarMatch began as a scholarship crowdfunding platform and has since evolved into a full-service college access and persistence organization.

At ScholarMatch, we are committed to supporting first-generation college students from low-income backgrounds earn a bachelor’s degree within five years. We’re working towards realizing our vision, where all students have access to higher education, support to persist to graduation, and opportunities to succeed in fulfilling careers.

Our ultimate goal is to nurture a community of young people who can successfully navigate the higher education landscape, confronting its challenges, breaking barriers, and redefining success on their paths to graduation and beyond. Education opens doors to opportunity and social mobility by allowing students a chance to build fulfilling careers. However, the road to higher education is paved with challenges that can be particularly daunting for first-generation college students. At ScholarMatch, we strive to change this scenario for underserved young people by offering them comprehensive support services focusing on individualized college and career advising, targeted scholarships, and ongoing mentorship all the way to college graduation and the launch of their careers.

Learn more at ScholarMatch.org.

Position Description:

ScholarMatch is seeking a part-time (32 hours a week) HR Project Manager to play an important role in our growing non-profit. The Human Resources Project Manager is responsible for overseeing HR benefits and systems, employee relations, ensuring compliance with regulations, assessing staffing needs, and supporting the employee lifecycle. The candidate should have outstanding project management skills to manage our human resources programs and initiatives that are in place.

The Human Resources Project Manager is based in the San Francisco Bay Area and may require occasional travel to ScholarMatch headquarters in San Francisco. This position will supervise the HR Coordinator and report to the Executive Director.

The role is remote but depending on business needs; evenings and weekend hours may be required. This role is slated to begin at the end of May 2026 or early June 2026 until November 17, 2026.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Ensure organization is in compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations
• Lead and support supervisors in the introductory and annual review process
• Lead the implementation of human resources strategic policies
• Manage staff wellness and identify staff needs through scheduled meetings and surveys
• Maintain and audit personnel and company documents on a regular basis
• Share HR information and updates and present in all-staff and supervisor meetings
• Project Manage by executing, and closing projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and on budget
• Review and update KPIs and HR data as needed
• Support supervisors with personnel issues in compliance with the SM Handbook and the proposed CBA
• Collaborate with supervisors to determine staffing needs
• Support the HR Coordinator in the recruitment, onboarding, and separation process (overall employee lifecycle)
• Manage the HR and IS Team budgets; review and approve payments as needed to ensure controlled fiscal expenditures
• Collaborate with the Finance and Program Coordinator to support in the payroll process as need
• Support in the operations side as needed, including but not limited to scanning and reviewing mail/checks and maintaining a safe and secure office space
• Perform all other duties and tasks as assigned, “all hands-on deck” mindset

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources Management or related degree
• Five (5) years of human resources experience
• MacOs and GSuite proficient
• Excellent communication and superior interpersonal skills
• Highly organized and detail oriented, superior project management skills
• Good problem-solving skills
• Budget management experience
• Knowledge of labor laws and regulations, specifically in a union environment
• Must be able to perform all functions of this position within what would be deemed to be reasonable accommodations
• Must be able to communicate effectively with a variety of personalities and be comfortable working with a diverse group of important external callers and visitors and internal staff at all levels of the organization

Preferred but not required:

• HR certification (SHRM, HRCI, PHR, etc)
• Experience working with union staff, specifically within a non-profit organization

Compensation and Benefits

Starting salary is commensurate with experience, regional location, and is based on a competitive public interest salary scale.

San Francisco Bay Area: $38 - $48/hour

• 401k retirement plan with 4% employer match, 100% vested on day 1
• Phone and internet stipend
• 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked

How to Apply

Apply online through the career page: scholarmatch.org/careers

ScholarMatch does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

ScholarMatch is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Please join us!

• 401k retirement plan with 4% employer match, 100% vested on day 1
• Phone and internet stipend
• 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked