Human Resources Manager

Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights of the San Francisco Bay Area (LCCRSF), a long-standing civil rights organization defending the rights of immigrants and historically vulnerable communities, seeks an experienced HR manager to play a critical role at our dynamic nonprofit. Learn more at lccrsf.org.

Position Summary

The HR Manager handles the full range of HR functions and runs our law clerk, internship, and volunteer programs. This role requires a self-starter with strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage competing priorities with flexibility and discretion.

Key Responsibilities:

HR Administration (35%)

• Payroll & Compensation
  • Coordinate payroll; ensure accurate withholdings, benefits deductions, bonuses, and adjustments; submit accurate reports to external vendors; maintain payroll records
  • Manage annual and off-cycle compensation changes, including staff communications and HRIS updates
• Benefits Administration
  • Administer benefits and retirement plans in coordination with brokers
  • Lead open enrollment and benefits renewals; recommend plan changes as needed
  • Ensure staff are informed of benefits and updates
• HR Operations & Compliance
  • Maintain complete and accurate personnel files and HRIS records
  • Serve as first point of contact for HR policy questions and complex situations
  • Coordinate approved leaves
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including postings, audits, and reporting
  • Own development, updates, and rollout of HR policies and annual employee handbook
  • Help evaluate and recommend HR-related vendors and systems

Hiring, Onboarding & Separation (25%)

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for staff, including:
  • Partnering with hiring managers on role definition and recruitment strategy
  • Posting jobs, managing candidate communications, scheduling interviews, and coordinating evaluations
  • Preparing and issuing offer packets
• Oversee onboarding and offboarding:
  • Manage onboarding processes. Conduct new hire orientations and benefits enrollment
  • Manage offboarding. Conduct exit interviews, report trends to leadership

Volunteer, Undergraduate & Law School Programs (25%)

• Build emerging volunteer and undergraduate programs
• Manage long-standing law clerk program
• Lead recruitment, placement, orientation, and evaluation for all programs
• Maintain all records
• Lead selection and management of volunteer tracking systems

Employee Engagement and Performance (15%)

• Lead employee engagement committee. Help plan events and manage budget
• Lead performance management cycle, including annual review process
• Assist Executive Director with employee relations issues, as needed

Other duties as assigned by COO or Executive Director.

Minimum Qualifications or Equivalent Experience

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• At least five years' experience in a human resources role in a fast-paced
• organization
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience with BambooHR or similar HR management system is preferred
• Ability to take initiative on projects and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated commitment to LCCRSF’s mission
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Foundational knowledge of employment laws and regulations
• SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR preferred

Benefits

Competitive benefits package includes 100% paid premiums plus generous paid time off and holidays.

LCCRSF is Latina-led with about 30 staff. We are flexible, family-friendly, and value health, wellness and balance.

We’re primarily remote. You should expect to come into the San Francisco office as needed. Staff are required to attend a monthly in-person meeting at our office.

Working Environment and Conditions

The working conditions described are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. While performing this position's duties, the employee must be able to remain stationary, constantly operate a computer, and communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

To Apply

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until filled. Applicants should submit: 1) a cover letter; 2) a resume; and 3) contact information for three references. Apply via this link: https://lccrsf.bamboohr.com/careers/37

LCCRSF thrives as an inclusive/equal opportunity employer. People of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.