United Way of the Bay Area
Senior Generalist, People & Culture
United Way of the Bay Area, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
United Way Bay Area (UWBA) mobilizes the Bay Area to dismantle the root causes of poverty and build equitable pathways to prosperity. UWBA brings together partners from the nonprofit, business, and government sectors to address Bay Area poverty. We partner across sectors, develop solutions, capture the data we need, and use those insights to support public policy and create research-backed community initiatives. These initiatives include:
Housing Justice: Improve access to stable, affordable housing and homelessness prevention.Employment & Career Opportunities: Build systems and pathways to career and employment opportunities.Financial Stability: Help families increase income and savings on their way to financial stability.Basic Needs: Ensure access to basic needs like food, housing, and legal services.UWBA is committed to building and maintaining a diverse staff and an inclusive workplace that values equity. We particularly welcome applications from immigrants, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ applicants, and people with lived experience in poverty. To foster an open and impartial application review process that minimizes the potential for bias, please remove any reference to academic institutions from which you obtained a degree, if applicable, for example, simply list "Bachelor of Arts in Sociology." Not having a degree will not preclude you from being considered; applicable work experience is equally considered.
For more information about UWBA, please visit www.uwba.org.
The Opportunity:
The Senior Generalist, People and Culture will play a pivotal role in driving key HR initiatives, ensuring smooth operations across all aspects of the employee lifecycle, and fostering an inclusive and positive work environment. This role involves partnering with leaders across the organization to support a wide range of HR functions, including employee relations, talent management, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, compensation, benefits, and compliance. The Senior Generalist will also help shape and execute the organization's culture strategy, ensuring that all HR practices are aligned with business goals and organizational values.
What you'll do:
Partner with the VP of People and Culture to develop and implement People strategies that align with organizational goals and business objectives.Actively support the organization's DEI strategy by implementing initiatives that promote a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.Manage the day-to-day People operations, including overseeing recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and performance management.Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on HR policies, best practices, and workforce planning.Assist in the development, implementation, and enforcement of policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance and alignment with organizational goals.Administer employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, wellness initiatives, and paid time off.Ensure HR practices comply with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including EEO, ADA, FMLA, and other applicable laws.Who you are:
Education: Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field required. SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred.Experience: Minimum of 3 - 5 years of progressive experience in human resources, with a focus on employee relations, talent management, and DEI.Strong understanding of HR policies, procedures, and best practices, including knowledge of employment law and compliance.Proven track record in leading HR projects and initiatives, particularly around employee engagement, diversity, and culture.Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with the ability to balance both strategic and operational responsibilities.
Salary: $78,000-$85,000
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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
UWBA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender (including actual or perceived gender, and gender identity), sexual orientation, age, marital status, medical condition, religious affiliation, veteran status, national origin, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state, federal or local law. Applicants must be able to work legally in the United States. UWBA will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in the manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. If you need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please let us know. If the reason you need an accommodation is not obvious, we may ask for documentation confirming your functional limitations.
Housing Justice: Improve access to stable, affordable housing and homelessness prevention.Employment & Career Opportunities: Build systems and pathways to career and employment opportunities.Financial Stability: Help families increase income and savings on their way to financial stability.Basic Needs: Ensure access to basic needs like food, housing, and legal services.UWBA is committed to building and maintaining a diverse staff and an inclusive workplace that values equity. We particularly welcome applications from immigrants, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ applicants, and people with lived experience in poverty. To foster an open and impartial application review process that minimizes the potential for bias, please remove any reference to academic institutions from which you obtained a degree, if applicable, for example, simply list "Bachelor of Arts in Sociology." Not having a degree will not preclude you from being considered; applicable work experience is equally considered.
For more information about UWBA, please visit www.uwba.org.
The Opportunity:
The Senior Generalist, People and Culture will play a pivotal role in driving key HR initiatives, ensuring smooth operations across all aspects of the employee lifecycle, and fostering an inclusive and positive work environment. This role involves partnering with leaders across the organization to support a wide range of HR functions, including employee relations, talent management, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, compensation, benefits, and compliance. The Senior Generalist will also help shape and execute the organization's culture strategy, ensuring that all HR practices are aligned with business goals and organizational values.
What you'll do:
Partner with the VP of People and Culture to develop and implement People strategies that align with organizational goals and business objectives.Actively support the organization's DEI strategy by implementing initiatives that promote a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.Manage the day-to-day People operations, including overseeing recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and performance management.Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on HR policies, best practices, and workforce planning.Assist in the development, implementation, and enforcement of policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance and alignment with organizational goals.Administer employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, wellness initiatives, and paid time off.Ensure HR practices comply with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including EEO, ADA, FMLA, and other applicable laws.Who you are:
Education: Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field required. SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred.Experience: Minimum of 3 - 5 years of progressive experience in human resources, with a focus on employee relations, talent management, and DEI.Strong understanding of HR policies, procedures, and best practices, including knowledge of employment law and compliance.Proven track record in leading HR projects and initiatives, particularly around employee engagement, diversity, and culture.Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with the ability to balance both strategic and operational responsibilities.
Salary: $78,000-$85,000
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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
UWBA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender (including actual or perceived gender, and gender identity), sexual orientation, age, marital status, medical condition, religious affiliation, veteran status, national origin, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state, federal or local law. Applicants must be able to work legally in the United States. UWBA will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in the manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. If you need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please let us know. If the reason you need an accommodation is not obvious, we may ask for documentation confirming your functional limitations.