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People & Culture Manager

Salary

$81,252.55 - $94,430.64 per year

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Description

The People & Culture Manager oversees and implements people & culture activities for an assigned portfolio of IRC offices or departments, providing a spectrum of services from tactical to strategic.

Major Responsibilities:

  • Provide support and drive progress of key bodies of work within a broad range of people and culture areas, including:

+ Modelling, promoting and upholding a culture of values as reflected in the IRC Way: Standards for Professional Conduct. + Serving as a reliable source of HR policies, practices and processes in response to employee and/or supervisor requests. + Advising managers and leadership on people-related matters, providing guidance on performance management, policy interpretation, and organizational decisions. + Facilitating resolution of escalated issues related to basic employee welfare needs. + Leading intake, making recommendations, and supporting resolution of sensitive employee relations matters and workplace investigations. + Implementing the collective bargaining agreement for relevant groups. + Leading initiatives that strengthen organizational culture, drive employee engagement, and ensure an inclusive workplace. + Overseeing onboarding of new staff. + Participating in core talent activities. + Monitoring and intervening as necessary to ensure IRC standards are met for separation forms, exit paperwork, and exit surveys. + Managing and maintaining electronic office personnel records of employees.

Working Environment:

  • Hybrid work with minimum 3 days in office.
  • A combination of standard office environment and remote work.
  • May require occasional weekend and/or evening work.
  • Occasional travel to other IRC offices may be required.

Job Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree, preferably in Human Resources or Business Administration; or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum five (5) years progressively responsible Human Resources experience.
  • PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred.
  • Advanced working knowledge of at least one human resources discipline.
  • Prior experience leading workplace investigations and supporting the resolution of employee relations matters required.
  • Prior experience working in a unionized environment strongly preferred.
  • Experience in a large, matrixed organization a plus.

Compensation:

  • $81,252.55 - $94,430.64

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including 10 paid sick leave, 10 U.S. holidays, 20-25 generous paid time off based on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $163/month, dental starting at $6.50/month, and vision starting at $5/month, flexible spending accounts, a 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match, disability and life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

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You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://theirc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External_Careers/job/San-Diego-CA-USA/HR-Manager_JR00004483

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