Human Resources & Operations Director
2 days ago
Sacramento
Job DescriptionSalary: $135,000 - $155,000 Job Title: Human Resources & Operations Director Location: Los Angeles, Oakland, or Sacramento, CA. (ideally based in Sacramento) Work location and travel: Hybrid 2 days in local office, travel monthly within CA Term: Full-time, occasional evenings and weekends required Position Status: Exempt Pay Range: $135,000 - $155,000 Reports To: Deputy Director of Strategic Initiatives Organizational Summary The mission of the California Immigrant Policy Center (CIPC) is to uphold the humanity of immigrant communities in California by transforming systems to achieve racial, social, and economic justice. CIPC is a non-partisan, non-profit statewide organization engaging in advocacy, organizing, and strategic communications to uplift immigrant communities. CIPC was formed in 1996 in response to cuts and reforms to public benefits systems nationally that eliminated federal health and public benefits coverage for countless immigrants, identifying the need to uplift and empower a statewide voice on behalf of immigrants in California to counteract the devastating effects of federal policy. Over the past 30 years, CIPC has led groundbreaking campaigns that have vastly expanded protections for Californias low-income immigrant populations, including but not limited to the Safe and Responsible Driver Act, the TRUST and TRUTH Acts, CA Values Act, E-Verify Bill, the Health for All campaign, California Earned Income Tax Credit, and One California, the largest investment in legal services protection in the country. Position Summary The California Immigrant Policy Center (CIPC) seeks a strategic and values-driven Director of Human Resources & Operations to lead the people, systems, and infrastructure that power our mission. Reporting to the Deputy Director of Strategic Initiatives, this role provides broad oversight of human resources, organizational culture, operations, finance and accounting, and manages the operations team. As a key member of the management team, the Director works with the executive team to help set organizational direction while ensuring CIPC operates with excellence, accountability, and care, in alignment with its commitment to racial, social, and economic justice. This position calls for a leader who is both visionary and highly effective in execution. Someone who can translate strategy into strong policies, scalable systems, and day-to-day operational rigor. The Director will strengthen organizational capacity, foster a healthy and inclusive workplace, and ensure the internal foundation of the organization keeps pace with CIPCs bold advocacy goals. This is a critical opportunity to help shape the internal backbone of a statewide organization advancing transformative change for immigrant communities across California. Key Responsibilities Human Resources Management • Develop, implement, and oversee all HR strategies, policies, and programs that advance CIPCs mission, values, and organizational goals, • Provide strategic leadership for talent acquisition and workforce planning, including recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and retention strategies, • Design and continuously improve onboarding, orientation, and staff development systems that support engagement, performance, and long-term growth, • Lead employee and participate in labor relations, serving as a trusted advisor to managers and staff, and partnering with the Union Labor Management Compliance Council (LMCC) as needed, • Oversee performance management, feedback, and professional development frameworks to support accountability, growth, and equity, • Direct benefits administration and ensure compliance with all applicable employment laws, regulations, and labor agreements, • Analyze workforce and HR data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and to inform leadership decision-making, • Provide strategic and operational leadership for CIPCs statewide infrastructure, including facilities, office operations, and administrative systems, • Lead organizational budgeting and financial operations, including accounting, expense management, financial reporting, and the maintenance of appropriate internal controls, • Establish and maintain organizational policies, procedures, and systems that promote efficiency, scalability, and regulatory compliance, • Oversee organizational technology systems and infrastructure, managing relationships with external IT vendors to ensure data security, system reliability, and operational effectiveness, • Partner with development leadership to design and support operational, financial, and data systems that strengthen fundraising, grant management, and donor stewardship, • Lead vendor management and contract negotiations across the organization, ensuring strong service delivery, fiscal responsibility, and risk management, • Plan and lead major organizational infrastructure, systems, and process improvement initiatives to strengthen long-term capacity, • Develop and oversee safety, risk management, and compliance protocols in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations, • Serve as a core member of CIPCs management team, contributing to organizational strategy, planning, and key decision-making, • Partner with executive and senior leaders to align organizational systems, resources, and operations with CIPCs mission, values, and strategic priorities, • Act as an organizational ambassador, representing CIPC with integrity and professionalism at internal and external functions, meetings, and stakeholder engagements, • Provide strategic leadership for organizational capacity building, sustainability, and growth initiatives, • Identify organizational risks, operational gaps, and improvement opportunities, and lead the development and implementation of systems that enhance effectiveness and accountability, • Provide direct supervision, coaching, and mentorship to members of the operations team, fostering high performance, accountability, and professional growth, • Create and sustain a positive, inclusive, and collaborative team culture that supports staff well-being, learning, and effectiveness, • Establish clear roles, expectations, and priorities through regular communication, goal-setting, and feedback, • Ensure team members have the tools, resources, and organizational support necessary to successfully carry out their responsibilities, • Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in human resources and operations management, with at least 5 years in a senior management role, • At least 5 years of nonprofit experience with an understanding of nonprofit finance, governance, and operations, • Demonstrated commitment to racial, social, and economic justice, • Comprehensive knowledge of HR laws, regulations, and best practices, • Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis, • Experience managing multiple office locations preferred, • Proven ability to develop and implement organizational policies and procedures, • Strong project management skills with the ability to lead complex initiatives, • Excellence in team management and staff development, • Experience working in diverse, multicultural environments, • Occasional night/weekend hours and overnight travel within the state are required. Advance notice will be given, • Ability to lift 20-30 pounds, sit and stand for extended periods is required, • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace, • Proficiency in non-English languages spoken by Latinx, Asian, Pacific Islander, African, Caribbean, and Middle Eastern communities is a plus Pay Range: $135,000-$155,000 Salary commensurate with experience. The California Immigrant Policy Center (CIPC) provides a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance and 75% coverage for dependents, retirement contributions, and paid parking access. CIPC has a generous holiday and time off policy, including personal days and annual summer and winter recesses. CIPC is a unionized workplace and is represented by Immigrant Advocates United-United Auto Workers. This position is not in the bargaining unit. CIPC provides a comprehensive benefits package to its employees: • Paid medical, dental, vision insurance, and life insurance (100% of the full insurance premium for qualified employees and 75% of the premiums for their dependents), • 3% contribution to 401K-retirement plan, • Commuter benefit or paid parking access, • Monthly reimbursement for cell and internet usage, • $1,500 professional development allowance, • Generous time off policy, • Up to 26 paid holidays a year (includes summer and winter collective breaks), • Vacation: 1st year of service: 10 days, after completion of 1st year: 15 days, after completion of 4th year: 20 days), • 6 personal days per year, • 4-week paid sabbatical leave after 7 years of service. APPLICATION INFORMATION Position is open immediately until filled. Please send a cover letter and resume. We will only be able to respond to shortlisted candidates. Those candidates will be asked to submit 3 references later in the hiring process. The California Immigrant Policy Center (CIPC) is an equal opportunity employer; people of color and individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. CIPC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic background, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, or disability