Description

About Us:  Caminar is a leading behavioral health organization that supports youth and adults across multiple counties in Northern California and the San Francisco Bay Area. Caminar builds strength and stability through comprehensive mental health and substance use treatment, and wrap-around services, delivered through evidence-based, whole-person care. Founded in 1964, Caminar's vision is to be a beacon of safety, compassion, and fulfillment, supporting all those in our communities who need it most. Our mission is to build strength and stability through comprehensive mental health and substance use treatment delivered through evidence-based, whole-person care.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Direct reports include HR Generalists, Total Rewards Manager and HRIS Analyst

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

1.       Leadership & Strategy:

• Lead and oversee all HR functions for the organization, ensuring alignment with the organization’s mission and values.

• Partner with senior leadership to set and execute HR strategies that drive organizational effectiveness, engagement, and sustainability.
• Serve as an advisor and partner to senior leaders on HR-related issues and opportunities, culture management, including workforce planning, organizational structure, and change management.
• Ensure the HR team is equipped with the tools, resources, and training to succeed in their roles.

2.       Talent Management:

• Oversee the recruitment, selection, and retention of top talent to meet the needs of the organization, focusing on diversity and inclusion.
• Ensure an effective onboarding process to integrate new hires into the organizational culture and their roles.
• Lead efforts in performance management, ensuring that employees are provided with regular feedback, coaching, and professional development opportunities.
• Promote career development and succession planning to build a pipeline of future leaders within the organization.

3.       Employee Relations:

• Foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture by supporting employee engagement initiatives and resolving employee relations issues in a fair and timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, ethical standards, and organizational policies and procedures.
• Develop and implement programs to support employee well-being, work-life balance, and professional growth.
• Utilize data sources to measure employee engagement. Oversee and administer the annual employee satisfaction survey, and, along with Senior Leadership interpret results, propose org. and culture changes based on results and assist with execution.

4.       Compliance & Risk Management:

• Ensure the organization adheres to all federal, state, and local regulations, as well as industry standards related to human resources and behavioral health services.
• Oversee and manage employment law claims and litigation.
• Assess, manage and mitigate organizational risk related to HR policies and practices, including conducting investigations and handling employee grievances or disputes.
• Stay up to date with regulatory changes and adapt HR policies and practices as needed to maintain compliance.

5.       Compensation & Benefits:

• Oversee the design, implementation, and management of compensation and benefits programs that are competitive and aligned with the organization’s budget and strategic goals.
• Analyze compensation trends and make recommendations for adjustments to attract and retain talent while ensuring fairness and equity.
• Administer benefits packages and ensure that employees are educated on their options.

6.       Training & Development:

• Develop and lead training programs to enhance employee skills and knowledge, especially in areas critical to behavioral health and organizational success.
• Ensure ongoing leadership development and coaching for supervisors and managers to enhance their effectiveness in managing teams.
• Foster a learning environment that supports continuous improvement and innovation.

7.       Inclusive Workplaces:

• Lead initiatives that promote inclusive workplaces across the organization, ensuring that all employees feel valued, supported, and empowered.
• Develop programs and policies that create an inclusive workplace and promote understanding of diverse perspectives.
• Partner with community organizations and advocacy groups to advance DEI goals in the workforce.

• Utilize HR data and analytics to assess trends, make informed decisions, and provide insights to senior leadership.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track the success of HR programs and initiatives.

 Qualifications & Skills:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field. A master’s degree or equivalent experience is highly preferred. A Human Resources professional certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR) is also highly desired.
• Experience: Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 healthcare settings is preferred. Experience in behavioral health, human services healthcare settings is preferred.
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead and manage HR teams, influence senior leadership, and drive organizational change.
• HR Expertise: Extensive knowledge of HR best practices, laws, and regulations, particularly in areas related to compensation, employee relations, and performance management.
• Behavioral Health Knowledge: Familiarity with the unique HR challenges within the behavioral health industry, including compliance with healthcare and mental health regulations, employee burnout, and crisis management.
• Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Planning and Execution Skills: Change management and the need to continuously improve HR practices is a continuous imperative. Experience with project management is required.
• Cultural Competency: Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive work
• environment that reflects the organization’s values and supports its client population.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills with experience using data to drive decision-making and improve HR outcomes.
• Compensation & Benefits: Experience managing compensation and benefits programs in a non- profit or similar setting.

 Position Requirements:

• Physical: Ability to sit for extended periods, use office equipment (computer, phone, etc.), and participate in occasional travel as required.
• Sensory: Frequently required to read documents, written reports, and plans. Must be able to distinguish normal sounds with some background noise, as in answering the phone, interacting with residents and staff, etc. Must be able to speak clearly and understand/be understood using the English language.
• Cognitive: Frequently required to concentrate on moderate detail with constant interruption. Must be able to attend to a task/function for 20-45 minutes at a time. Frequently required to understand and relate to specific ideas, several at a time. Must be able to remember multiple tasks/assignments given to self and others over a period of several days.
• Environmental Conditions: Frequent exposure to varied office and mixed (residential/office) environments. Occasional exposure to toxins and poisonous substances, dust, and loud noises.
• Equipment: Frequently required to use a computer, phone, and fax machine.

Essential Requirements:

• Must be able to meet and receive a criminal records clearance, as required by Title XXII, other licensing regulations, and Caminar practices.
• This position may require limited, occasional, or frequent driving.  If required, a valid California driver license, a reliable personal vehicle, and current personal auto insurance is required by law.  In addition, an MVR sufficient to obtain and maintain insurability under agency auto liability policies are all essential job requirements.
• Must be able to pass post offer, pre-employment medical and drug tests as required under State Community Care Licensing regulations and/or agency policies.
• If applicable, a personal cell phone with reliable service and a data plan to use for business purposes.
• May be required to obtain and maintain First Aid and CPR certification.