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• Manager, People (San Francisco Bay area location strongly preferred)

  Position Summary:

  Humanity United is seeking a hands-on and collaborative Manager, People to help ensure that HU’s people practices support our team and advance our mission, strategy and goals.

  This role operates as a key partner for staff and leaders across the organization. The successful candidate will manage projects and processes including HR policy development and administration, leaves of absence, professional development, ADA support, equity-embedded practices, knowledge management and internal communications. This role will also co-lead full-cycle recruitment and contribute to compensation, performance management and staff survey processes, bringing a DEIJ lens to all aspects of their work.

  The successful candidate will have an equity-centered HR generalist background with in-depth experience and knowledge across multiple aspects of HR/People Operations, ideally including HR policy & compliance, professional development, recruitment and performance management. In-depth knowledge of California employment law is strongly preferred, and strong project management and collaboration capabilities are a must.

  This is a full-time, exempt role, reporting to the Senior Director, People. A location in or near the San Francisco Bay Area is strongly preferred. Our hybrid work approach provides ongoing flexibility for regular remote work for this position, combined with periodic in-person gatherings (including 2x all-staff gatherings and 2x team gatherings per year).

  Core Job Responsibilities:

  HR Advice and Strategy

  • Contribute to development of People team strategy and annual team roadmap
  • Build constructive relationships with all staff across HU, serving as a trusted and highly accessible resource for advice and guidance
  • Provide practical and reliable advice to HU staff on People/HR matters, serving as a key point person for team member inquiries related to HR policy and practice
  • Participate in cross-organizational teams as needed, to support the delivery of People/HR and broader organizational priorities and projects

  Continuous Improvement

  • Help continuously improve HU’s People systems, processes, and policies, with a focus on embedding equity and implementing DEIJ best practices to foster a trauma-informed and inclusive culture of belonging

  People Operations:

  Manage HR policy and compliance processes including:

  • Administer and continuously improve HU’s HR policies and procedures, to ensure they are equity-centered, aligned with best practice and compliant with state and federal law.
  • HU’s leaves of absence processes, with specialized attention to FMLA, ADA, state and local leave laws, and short-term or long-term disability plans
  • Be a key point of contact for ADA accommodations and workers compensation matters across the
  • organization, with support from the Senior Director
  • Plan, manage and implement professional development programs for staff across HU, including formal, network-based and informal development opportunities
  • Co-lead full cycle recruitment and onboarding with the Associate Manager, People, including:
  • Posting open positions and sourcing candidates, with an emphasis on generating and maintaining diverse candidate pipelines
  • Supporting hiring teams with reviewing applications, interview logistics, scheduling and candidate care
  • Coordinating onboarding logistics and scheduling for new hires
  • Contribute to regular organizational processes including:
  • Total rewards – compensation and benefits
  • Performance management – performance conversations, employee relations, goal setting
  • Organizational culture & engagement survey and regular staff wellbeing pulse surveys
  • Manage internal staff communications regarding People team activities, policies & procedures, to help provide clarity and transparency for all staff via timely, targeted, and audience-appropriate communications. Coordinate People team-related content for weekly all-staff email.

  Project Management

  • Manage and co-lead assigned projects within the People team’s annual workplan. Examples may include but not be limited to:
  • Development of a suite of People Operations metrics for use in decision making and HR strategy
  • DEIJ projects and initiatives aligned with specific org-wide and team-level DEIJ priorities and commitments
  • Contributing to the development and implementation of an organizational competency model
  • Documentation of People team processes and decision-making frameworks
  • Helping evolve HU’s remote/hybrid policies and practices

  External Engagement

  • Monitor and share external developments and thought leadership relevant to HU’s People/HR programs and practices.
  • Regularly deepen and diversify own external professional networks

  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  Must-have requirements:

  Values & DEIJ

  • Commitment to HU’s mission and values (including Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice) is a must.
  • Familiarity and fluency with DEIJ principles and their application in People/HR practices and operations
  • Ability to maintain the highest levels of confidentiality at all times

  People Operations

  • Demonstrated experience in progressively more complex HR roles, ideally including:
  • HR/People Operations experience in a multi-state organization with remote staff and/or a distributed workforce; and/or
  • Experience developing and implementing equity-focused HR practices within a mission-driven organization
  • Strong knowledge of US federal, state, and local employment laws, including California employment law.
  • Proven practical experience across multiple areas of HR, ideally including at least three of the following: compensation, recruitment, benefits, talent development, employee relations, performance management and/or organizational development.

  Collaboration & Communication

  • Ability to collaborate effectively with people at all levels, including senior leaders, cross-functional teams, working groups, staff across the org, and external partners and vendors.
  • Demonstrated coaching and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to build consensus, influence and serve as a trusted advisor.
  • Ability to understand the needs of others and provide fit-for-purpose advice and support, including in sensitive or challenging circumstances
  • Strong presentation, facilitation, and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex HR concepts into concise recommendations.

  Planning & Project Management

  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to engage with new challenges.
  • An ability to juggle multiple priorities and navigate ambiguity
  • Exceptional project management skills, including the ability to plan, engage stakeholders, adapt as needed, and conduct after-action reviews.

  Other

  • Ability to travel domestically (estimated 10-20%)
  • The right to work in the United States

  It’s a bonus if you bring:

  • Direct lived experience of the issues we work on.
  • Formal qualifications in Human Resources, Business, Management or a related discipline, or equivalent qualifications, or equivalent experience.
  • SHRM, HRCI or ATD accreditation, or equivalent experience preferable
  • Experience in globally distributed organizations with an international workforce.

  We encourage qualified candidates with informal or indirect experience to describe how their background has served as preparation for this role.

  Salary: The salary range for this position will vary by geographic location to account for local job market & cost of living. Starting salaries within the range are based on job-related skills, experience and background. At HU, salary progression is based on performance and proficiency in a role over time.

  Example starting salary ranges are provided below, with other locations available on request. We will share more about the starting and full salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

  • San Francisco – $122,473 – $136,081
  • New York – $116,332 – $129,258
  • Washington DC/Boston/Seattle/LA – $110,193 – $122,436
  • Chicago, Denver/Boulder, Philadelphia – $104,054 – $115,615

  To Apply:

  Please submit your resume and cover letter via our careers site.

• Director, Accounting & Reporting Operations (San Francisco Bay Area or other Pacific Time Zone location)

  Position Summary:

  Humanity United is seeking an experienced Director, Accounting & Reporting Operations to play a key role in managing accounting, financial operations, and reporting functions for the organization. The Director, Accounting & Reporting Operations manages the day-to-day accounting activities of the organization and is responsible for adherence to accounting principles and organizational policies and procedures.

  With a full understanding of HU operations, the Director, Accounting & Reporting Operations exercises sound judgment to evaluate financial processes and make recommendations. The candidate must be a team player with high customer service skillset and willingness to work in a collaborative environment.

  This is a full-time, exempt role reporting to the CFO & Treasurer. This role can be based anywhere in the U.S, with a preference for a San Francisco or other Pacific time zone location. Our hybrid work approach provides ongoing flexibility for regular remote work for this position, combined with periodic in-person gatherings (at least four per year).

  Core Job Responsibilities:

  • Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements
  • Complete the month/quarter/year-end accounting close cycle and produce all official financial statements.
  • Maintain the General Ledger and perform all close activities to include sub-ledger postings, journal entry preparation and GL / bank account reconciliations.
  • Prepare, analyze, report and distribute financial information and supporting schedules in an accurate and timely manner.
  • Clearly communicate monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements; monitor progress and changes to keep senior leadership abreast of HU’s financial status.
  • Maintain internal controls and safeguards for costs, program budgets and actual expenditures.
  • Ensure accurate and complete data is maintained within the travel and expense system (Concur), accounting system (Intacct) and budgeting/reporting application (Adaptive). Additionally, ensure and maintain data integrations and integrity between all systems.
  • Assist in the annual budget, quarterly forecast and monthly variance explanation process.
  • Review and approve the bi-weekly payroll processing function (secondary preparer as needed) including posting of the related journal entries.
  • Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
  • Manage the preparation and process of the annual audit and year-end tax returns
  • Prepare monthly reports measuring performance against operating goals and objectives
  • Assist with monthly and ad hoc analysis as needed to inform grant making and other portfolio level decisions.
  • Maintain cash forecast and analysis of cash requirements.
  • Support presentations to the Board and Board committees.
  • Support the risk management function for the organization, including involvement with the annual insurance renewal process.
  • Manage, coach and develop two professional accounting staff.
  • In partnership with the accounting staff, ensure all payables are processed accurately, timely and in accordance with organizational standards.
  • Identify opportunities to improve internal processes.
  • Provide assistance to the CFO as it relates to financial operations.

  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  Must-have requirements:

  • BA/BS in Accounting, with significant experience as Accounting Manager or Controller with General Ledger and Financial Statement responsibility
  • Excellent attention to detail coupled with a high degree of accuracy
  • Solid experience coordinating audit activities and managing reporting, budget development and analysis, accounts payable, general ledger & payroll
  • Must have solid understanding of GAAP and the ability to research and implement new accounting standards
  • Must be proficient in advanced Excel
  • Strong work ethic, integrity and impeccable professionalism
  • Commitment to HU’s mission and values (including Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice) is a must.
  • Keen analytic, organizational and problem solving skills with a focus on strategic data interpretation vs. simple reporting. Ability to analyze financials and search for potential recording errors, variances, and trends in performance.
  • Strong verbal and communication skills
  • Experience in effectively communicating key data, with the ability and desire to translate complex financial concepts to individuals at all levels
  • Experience with systems implementation, resolving systems issues and partnering with outsourced technical teams and systems vendors.
  • Experience as a people manager, including coaching and developing professional Accounting / Finance staff
  • Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a team-oriented environment
  • Must be strong at multi-tasking, prioritizing, and have demonstrated expertise in proactively working on projects of wide scope and significant magnitude
  • Experience successfully working on projects with international aspects
  • Must be a creative and independent self-starter, while being a strong team player who acts with diplomacy at all times
  • Candidates must have the right to work in the US
  • Ability to travel domestically as needed (approx. 10%)

  It’s a bonus if you bring:

  • CPA/MBA highly preferred
  • Knowledge of Intacct and Adaptive applications as well as Concur Expense is a plus
  • Prior work in a non-profit or philanthropic environment is highly desirable
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite in Mac based platform
  • Direct lived experience of the issues we work on.

  We encourage qualified candidates with informal or indirect experience to describe how their background has served as preparation for this role.

  Salary: The salary range for this position will vary by geographic location to account for local job market & cost of living. Starting salaries within the range are based on job-related skills, experience and background. At HU, salary progression is based on performance and proficiency in a role over time.

  Example starting salary ranges are provided below, with other locations available on request. We will share more about the starting and full salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

  • San Francisco – $197,311 – $219, 234
  • New York – $187,466 -$208,295
  • Washington DC/Boston/Seattle/LA – $177,621 – $197,357
  • Chicago, Denver/Boulder/ Philadelphia/Austin – $167,671 – $186,301
  • Atlanta/Nashville – $157,848 – $175,387

  To Apply:

  Please submit your resume and cover letter via our careers site.