Director of People - Castro Valley, United States - Ruby's Place

Ruby's Place

Verified Company

Castro Valley, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Hybrid Remote/In-Person Full-Time (40 hours per week) Position in Castro Valley, CA (Exempt)

Reports To:
Associate Executive Director

Who We Are

Ruby's Place (RP) is an innovative nonprofit committed to ending domestic violence, human trafficking, and violent crime through hope, advocacy and connection.

Our services include emergency shelter, transitional housing, rental subsidies, mental health services, and wrap around services. All our services are trauma-sensitive and client-centered and are provided at no cost to our clients. There are no barriers to participate in our programs.

Ruby's Place is led by survivors with a focus on reflection, innovation, and connection. We value diversity, and equity across all races, genders, sexualities, and abilities. We believe in fostering relationships, both in our direct service work and throughout our internal work culture.

We aim to cultivate an inclusive workplace that appreciates and emphasizes the voices of those most impacted by violence including women, individuals with disabilities, people of color, and the LGBTQ+ community.

We recognize these voices are vital to interrupting the cycle of violence and transforming lives towards safety, unity, and trust.

We encourage those with lived experience with housing instability, trafficking, domestic violence, and interpersonal violence to join our team.

Who You Are

You have a strong commitment to preventing interpersonal violence as well as an understanding of, and sensitivity to, serving diverse populations.

You have excellent interpersonal skills and strong techniques for relationship building. You believe people should determine their own path towards healing, and have an orientation towards survivor-centered services.

You are a go-getter who enjoys fast-paced environments.

You are adept at time management and highly organized, with a proven ability to ensure you can meet deadlines, plan, organize, and execute.

You are comfortable working as part of a team and are an accountable collaborator. You are flexible and creative. You take the initiative in handling emergencies.

You are a strong strategic thinker who utilizes your human resource expertise to implement best practices, maintain compliance, and provide insight and recommendations to mitigate risks.

You utilize your comprehensive knowledge of HR laws and regulations to provide solutions and address complex workplace issues and crises effectively.

You are emotionally intelligent and can empathize
with and understand the emotional needs of employees.
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What qualifications are required for this position?_

You Are Also:
Someone with at least ten years of related human resources, preferably in a non-profit environment.

Experienced in navigating complex labor and employment matters, including collaborating with external legal counsel when necessary.

An individual with excellent communication and leadership skills.

Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with the ability to deal with rapidly changing business conditions.

Preferably someone with a degree in organizational management/ psychology, human resource management, or a closely related field.

SHRM/SPHR/PHR certified, or any other advanced education/training in the HR field, highly desired. You have completed relevant DEI certification or other advanced training/education, including implementing DEI programs/initiatives.

Adept at change management and supporting agencies in growth, restructuring, and culture transformation.

An individual who utilizes informed judgment of HR practices to collaborate with leadership and the board or external counsel, as needed, in developing HR policies, procedures, and protocols.

Able to provide expert guidance and recommendations to leadership and the board on responding to potential adverse actions or employee complaints, drawing upon a comprehensive understanding of HR regulations and industry standards.

Adept at acting as a liaison between the HR department and external legal counsel and able to foster productive partnerships to address complex HR challenges and legal matters effectively.

Able to demonstrate a high level of professionalism with confidential and sensitive issues.

Capable of exercising leadership, taking personal accountability, working autonomously, and setting professional goals effectively.

A person with extensive experience in providing guidance to internal staff and management across a range of HR areas, including employee relations, employment law, compensation, staffing, training and development, performance management, and organizational development.

Capable of fulfilling all necessary requirements, including passing a background check, undergoing fingerprinting (Live Scan), and ensuring completion of all mandated Community Care Licensing and ORR documents.

Committed to meeting all licensing standards set by Community Care Licensing and ORR.

What You Will Do
You will report to the Associate Exec