Landtrustsantacruz

Landtrustsantacruz

Human Resources Manager

Santa Cruz, CA · Part-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 9 days ago
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About the role

  • We understand the critical role land plays in addressing climate change and calibrate our preservation efforts through this lens.
  • We engage the entire county in our efforts to get bikers, hikers, birders, farmers, ranchers, and everyone who cares about the local environment and our uniquely beautiful vistas to become active stewards of the land.
  • The Land Trust aspires to be an organization that is representative of the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

  • We protect and steward farmland, watersheds, wildlife habitat, and land for public access in and around Santa Cruz County to support the environment, economy, and quality of life for future generations of people and wildlife.
  • From that perspective, we partner with groups and individuals to preserve and steward land that people can access, enjoy, and fall in love with.
  • Employee Relations & Performance Support Support positive employee relations, employee engagement, recognition programs, coaching, and problem-solving.
  • Support supervisors with performance management processes, goal setting, feedback, and employee development.
  • HR Systems & Data Management (Rippling) Maintain accurate employee records, reporting, workflows, and HR documentation within the Rippling platform.
  • Recommend and implement process improvements for HR operations and employee experience.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and work effectively with employees at all levels.
  • Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
  • Working closely with the Operations Manager and Leadership Team, the HR Manager will implement HR programs, advise supervisors, and support organization-wide initiatives.

Requirements

  • Track required certifications, training, and employee development plans as applicable.
  • Required Knowledge, Skills, Ability & Experience Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 3-5 years of experience, including experience independently managing an organization's HR function, preferably in a nonprofit or mission-driven organization.
  • Experience with project management systems, such as Asana or similar platforms.

Compensation

  • Support compensation planning and salary administration in collaboration with leadership.
  • Conduct HR data analyses such as compensation benchmarking, pay equity reviews, and demographic analyses, to inform hiring strategy, organizational equity goals, and long-term talent planning.
  • $95,000 annually, with actual compensation prorated based on a 20-hour-per-week schedule.
  • Overview The Land Trust of Santa Cruz County (Land Trust) is a nonprofit organization at the forefront of environmental conservation in Santa Cruz County by protecting, caring for, and stewarding more than 19,000 acres of important habitat and farmland in the last 48 years.
  • The Land Trust enjoys a collaborative and positive work culture, strives to surpass industry average employee retention rates, and is committed to paying at least a living wage.

Benefits

  • Administer employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, leave policies, and wellness offerings.
  • Partner with brokers to research, evaluate, and recommend enhancements to employee benefit offerings.
  • Knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices, including employee relations, benefits, and compliance.
  • Experience supporting equity-centered HR practices and inclusive workplace culture.

Company info

  • At the same time, we know that land is cherished when people connect to it directly.
  • We are looking for people with a passion for nature, land protection, and teamwork.
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