Urban Alchemy has retained Armanino to lead the search for their HR Generalist II opening. Please see below for details on the role, and further directions on how to apply directly through Armanino. We look forward to hearing from you!
Human Resource Generalist II
Position: Human Resources Generalist II
Term: Full-time, salaried
Pay: $90,000/annual + health insurance, paid time off, and other benefits
Location: San Francisco, CA (Civic Center/downtown)
Reports To: Manager, Human Resources
Onsite Time: Hybrid – 3x per week onsite in SF HQ
ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:
Urban Alchemy hires individuals who were once incarcerated and trains them to transform people and places through love and respect. We provide services that heal communities challenged by the intersection of extreme poverty, mental illness, addiction, and homelessness. When individuals are suffering in our public spaces, Urban Alchemy offers solutions.
When a neighborhood, street, or intersection earns a reputation as a place to avoid, we turn it around. Urban Alchemy staff, known as Practitioners, create a peaceful and supportive presence, helping our communities rebuild a sense of pride one person at a time. Urban Alchemy is a nonprofit organization founded in 2018. We quickly grew from a small program in San Francisco to a thriving social enterprise with over 1,200 staff. We currently have operations in California, Oregon, and Texas and continue to expand nationally. Over 95% of Urban Alchemy employees, including leadership, experienced incarceration and/or homelessness. For more information visit our website.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Human Resources Generalist II is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management in designated Operations units. The position formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflects the business objectives of the organization. They will partner with recruiting, training, benefits, and payroll colleagues to deliver solutions to problems encountered by employees. They will guide and partner with Operations Supervisors and Directors related to performance management, HR programs, and from time-to-time may assist in employee relations matters. They are the primary owner of offboarding procedures, including conducting investigations to assess risk factors associated with termination decisions. They will maintain an effective level of business and operational literacy about the organization’s plan, its culture, and its competition. They will have flexibility in handling day-to-day routines as well as surprises. In partnership with other business unit leaders, they are essential to nurturing a positive, inclusive work environment.
POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Position Specific:
Conducts regular meetings with respective business units
Consults with line management, providing HR guidance when appropriate
Conducts workplace investigations of employees who have been placed on administrative leave and documents investigations in a thorough manner
Conducts investigations of injuries sustained at work and documents investigations in a thorough manner
Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs and policies
Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance
Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions)
Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention
Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation
Maintains compliance posture for offboarding and wage and hour workflows
Provides guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning and succession planning
Identifies training needs with Manager, Human Resources and partners with training colleagues to ensure training delivery is at the forefront of the employee experience
Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance
Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law
Ability to run reports from HRIS system and analyze them for trends
Supports HRIS team in maintaining the health of the HRIS system
Acts as champion of HR department’s mission, vision, and values
Become immersed in Urban Alchemy’s culture to assist in developing cultural moments and events that reinforce our organization’s values
General:
Will treat all Urban Alchemy guests, staff and stakeholders with compassion and respect
Use emotional intelligence to effectively engage and connect with others
Adhere to established procedures to provide a safe working environment including complying with OSHA, state, and local regulations as well as Urban Alchemy’s policies
Attend orientation and any additional training required by Urban Alchemy or our funders
Follow all Urban Alchemy’s policies and procedures
Perform other duties as assigned by direct supervisor
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Position Specific:
HR experience, which includes HR business partnering experience, preferably in a high growth start up organization
Has broad knowledge of HR principles and best practices
Has working knowledge of how HR workflows and systems work
Has exceptional people skills and excellent judgement that allows you to remain neutral in the face of confidential, challenging, and sensitive information
Has the ability to juggle multiple demands throughout the day and manage competing priorities
Has excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Has strong desire to deliver quality work that is precise and accurate
Has outstanding follow-through skills, is self-directed and highly motivated with a strong sense of urgency
Has strong knowledge of California and federal labor law (FMLA, wage, and hour, EEO, ADA, employment laws, etc.)
Has essential knowledge of how benefits plans work and payroll processes
Has excellent computer skills and knowledge of how to use office software programs, including HRIS systems and Google Suite
Ability to be resourceful with strong analytical skills with the ability to think creatively to solve problems
Ability to be a genuine team player with an interest in building community and authentic relationships
Ability to be comfortable in startup environment with high ambiguity
Enjoys paying attention to detail and being meticulous
Values being kind to teammates, employees, guests, and others
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred
General:
You have genuine and demonstrated interest in Urban Alchemy’s mission, values, and model
You like to be a team player
You like working in a dynamic environment and can adapt easily to change
Must be able to work compassionately and respectfully with people from all backgrounds
Must be prepared to deal with challenging circumstances related to serving people struggling with poverty, mental health, addiction, and/or homelessness
Must be able to obtain and maintain background clearance based on Urban Alchemy’s policies
Physical Requirements:
Expected to work in all weather conditions
Walking: 1+ hours
Standing: 1+ hours
Sitting: 7+ hours
Bending at Waist: Less than 1 hour per day
STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION:
Urban Alchemy shares a special bond with society’s most vulnerable because we see ourselves in their struggle. When doing our work, we recognize the humanity in those who are struggling and treat them how we once wished others had treated us. People who have been incarcerated, experienced homelessness and/or come from marginalized communities are strongly encouraged to apply because we believe they have unique skills and abilities to engage with people who are struggling. Urban Alchemy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Urban Alchemy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please apply to this position via email and send your resume and LinkedIn profile, to Carlie at carlie.bonderer@armaninollp.com
Indicate in the subject line, “Urban Alchemy, application, [insert your first and last name]”
