Position: Human Resources Generalist

Organizations: Esperanza Community Housing Corporation

Employment Type: Full-time, Salaried

Supervisors: Executive Director (direct manager) & Finance Director (supervisor) of Esperanza

Organizational Mission:

Esperanza Community Housing Corporation is a social justice non-profit in South Central Los Angeles that achieves long-term, comprehensive community development. We recognize that Indigenous, Black, Latino, and immigrant communities are disproportionately impacted by historical oppression, health disparities, disinvestment, and displacement. Therefore, we develop and preserve affordable housing; elevate health equity and access to care; mobilize for environmental justice; create and protect local economic opportunities; expand engagement in arts and culture; and advocate for policies protecting human rights. Esperanza works collaboratively to strengthen South Los Angeles. In all of our actions, Esperanza builds hope with the community.

Key Responsibilities:

Human Resources Policies and Compliance (25%)

With the guidance of the Executive Director, review and update organizational HR policies and practices, aligning them with organizational needs, and compliance with relevant laws and regulations, strengthening both organizations to create a shared model for best practices.

Monitor changes in employment laws and regulations, and provide guidance to both organizations on necessary updates.

Collaborate with the Executive Director and staff to develop and implement HR concepts and policies, on topics such as career progression, promotions, steps between positions, sabbaticals, and leadership successions.

Talent Acquisition and Recruitment (25%)

Collaborating with the Executive Director, Finance Director and Development Team, engage in workforce planning, ensuring staffing strategies align with long-term organizational goals.

With the guidance of the Executive Director, identify staffing needs and develop talent acquisition strategies that attract and retain top talent.

Collaborate with the Executive Director and staff to support the end-to-end recruitment process, including job postings, candidate sourcing, interviewing, and selection.

Collaborate with the Finance Director and staff to facilitate employee onboarding and offboarding, fostering a respectful and anti-oppressive environment.

Employee Relations (20%)

Serve as the main point of contact for employees regarding HR matters, addressing inquiries, concerns, and grievances transparently, with trust-building in mind.

Support the Executive Director with guidance on employee relations matters.

Collaborate with the Executive Director and staff to support conflict resolution, mediation, and workplace investigations as needed, promoting a positive work environment while ensuring fair and equitable resolutions.

Support employees with basic information about how nonprofits function, including organizational fundraising, decision-making, structure and functions.

Staff Development, Wellness and Sustainability (20%)

Collaborate with the Executive Director and staff to design and implement professional development programs that enhance staff skills and career growth within a culture of learning, advancement, wellness and sustainability.

Help provide structures, systems, and follow-through mechanisms that support staff in their development, wellness and sustainability, including promoting healthy work-life balance resources, and processes for conducting performance appraisal processes.

Compensation and Benefits Administration (10%)

Help administer employee compensation and benefits programs, including health insurance, leave policies, and sabbaticals.

Help collaborate with benefits providers to negotiate favorable terms and manage costs.

Help conduct salary equity adjustments to ensure alignment with industry standards.

Help monitor and address salary-related issues and concerns among staff.

Qualifications and Knowledge:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Employment Law, Labor Law, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education, training and experience).

Minimum of 5 years of HR experience in employment law litigation, wage and hour, and audits relating to nonprofit organizations or similar settings.

Knowledge of HR best practices, policies, procedures and compliance requirements.

Commitment to understanding the particular needs of the organization, and how the workplace structure connects to each organization’s vision, goals and outcomes.

Excellent interpersonal, communication, conflict-resolution and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Ability to ensure the highest level of discretion and confidentiality related to organizational and employee information.

Excellent organizational, time management, prioritization, and multitasking skills.

Familiarity with South LA community-based organizations and resources preferred.

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required.

Computer literacy, including proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and ADPRUN.

Valid California Driver’s License, proof of insurance if driving a personal vehicle, and ability to travel on behalf of the organization.

Work Environment: This is a full-time in-office, 40-hour/week position that will work on-site at Esperanza’s South Los Angeles office, on a work schedule that facilitates direct engagement and support. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones and photocopiers. The work environment is usually consistent with that of a typical office’s noise level.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job requires that the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Also required is the ability to listen, hear, speak, read, write, concentrate, and climb stairs, bend, and stoop. Must be able to use a telephone and computer to accomplish a variety of job tasks.

Employment Type: This is a full-time (40 hours/week), exempt, salaried, at-will staff position, employed by Esperanza Community Housing Corporation. This position requires independent judgment, and direct administrative work relating to internal processes. Exempt employees are expected to work at minimum 40 hours a week, spending the necessary time within reason to accomplish all assigned duties and tasks, in order to complete key assignments and related tasks on schedule, and will have a probationary period of 90 days for benefits, and 6 months for performance and review.

Compensation & Benefits: Competitive starting salary range of $70,000 - $80,000, based on qualifications and experience. Esperanza Community Housing offers comprehensive benefits that include: 100% medical and dental, cash in lieu of medical and dental, unemployment, 401K with matching, group life, accidental death, long-term disability, and holiday/vacation/sick leave pay.

To apply: Email a cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references to

hr@esperanzacommunityhousing.org with the subject line: Human Resources Generalist.

Esperanza Community Housing is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, religion, disability, or any other status protected by laws or regulations. We work to ensure fair treatment of applicants and employees and actively enforce zero tolerance policies against discrimination and harassment. Women, people of color, and South Los Angeles residents are strongly encouraged to apply.