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HR Director (Santa Clara, CA)

Customer Service & Support/Human Resources

LHH

$115,000.00 - $175,000.00 per Year

Santa Clara, California

Permanent

Human Resources

Customer Service & Support

Director of Human Resources (Santa Clara, CA)

LHH is teaming up with an organization in the nonprofit sector in Santa Clara, CA in search of a Director of Human Resources to support strategic HR initiatives and organizational development.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a mission-driven organization that values innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement. The Director of Human Resources will play a key role in shaping the employee experience and driving HR strategies that align with the organization’s goals. This position offers a hybrid work schedule and the chance to work closely with executive leadership to influence positive change.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned HR professional with at least five years of experience in employee relations and a strong understanding of compliance, performance management, and benefits administration. A background in the nonprofit sector and professional certifications such as PHR or SHRM are preferred. The candidate should be a strategic thinker, a trusted advisor, and a champion of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Serve as a strategic HR leader and advisor to management.

  • Oversee employee relations, compliance, performance management, and benefits.

  • Develop and implement HR policies and procedures.

  • Lead change management and organizational development initiatives.

  • Monitor legal compliance and update policies accordingly.

  • Analyze HR metrics and provide data-driven recommendations.

  • Champion DEI strategies and foster a positive workplace culture.

  • Manage HR systems and benefits programs

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in HR, Psychology, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred).

  • Minimum 5 years of HR experience with a focus on employee relations.

  • PHR or SPHR certification preferred.

  • Experience in the nonprofit sector is a plus.

  • Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.

Job Type: Direct Hire

Start Date: As soon as possible

Location: Hybrid (3 days in office to start, then 2 days) – Santa Clara, CA

Hours: Full-time

Salary: $115,000 to $175,000 annually

If you have the qualifications above and are interested in this opportunity – please apply today! If you are curious what else is available, please review the LHH website!



Pay Details: $115,000.00 to $175,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Emily Sclar

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled



To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy



The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:


  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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HR Director (Santa Clara, CA)

Customer Service & Support/Human Resources

LHH

$115,000.00 - $175,000.00 per Year

Santa Clara, California

Permanent

Human Resources

Customer Service & Support

Director of Human Resources (Santa Clara, CA)

LHH is teaming up with an organization in the nonprofit sector in Santa Clara, CA in search of a Director of Human Resources to support strategic HR initiatives and organizational development.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a mission-driven organization that values innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement. The Director of Human Resources will play a key role in shaping the employee experience and driving HR strategies that align with the organization’s goals. This position offers a hybrid work schedule and the chance to work closely with executive leadership to influence positive change.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned HR professional with at least five years of experience in employee relations and a strong understanding of compliance, performance management, and benefits administration. A background in the nonprofit sector and professional certifications such as PHR or SHRM are preferred. The candidate should be a strategic thinker, a trusted advisor, and a champion of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Serve as a strategic HR leader and advisor to management.

  • Oversee employee relations, compliance, performance management, and benefits.

  • Develop and implement HR policies and procedures.

  • Lead change management and organizational development initiatives.

  • Monitor legal compliance and update policies accordingly.

  • Analyze HR metrics and provide data-driven recommendations.

  • Champion DEI strategies and foster a positive workplace culture.

  • Manage HR systems and benefits programs

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in HR, Psychology, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred).

  • Minimum 5 years of HR experience with a focus on employee relations.

  • PHR or SPHR certification preferred.

  • Experience in the nonprofit sector is a plus.

  • Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.

Job Type: Direct Hire

Start Date: As soon as possible

Location: Hybrid (3 days in office to start, then 2 days) – Santa Clara, CA

Hours: Full-time

Salary: $115,000 to $175,000 annually

If you have the qualifications above and are interested in this opportunity – please apply today! If you are curious what else is available, please review the LHH website!



Pay Details: $115,000.00 to $175,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Emily Sclar

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled



To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy



The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:


  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Ref US_EN_27_814395_3046575
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