• Job Description

  Req#: 32471969717

  Position: People & Culture - HR Manager

  Location: San Francisco

  Reports to: TBD

  Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt

  Salary Range: $90,000 - $100,000 commensurate with experience

  About Youth Speaks

  Youth Speaks is a leading BIPOC-led nonprofit based in San Francisco, focused on amplifying the voices of young people through spoken word performance, arts education, civic engagement, and leadership development. We believe every young person is a poet — powerful, creative, and capable of transforming their communities and the world.

  Position Overview

  The Senior People & Culture Manager will lead and implement human resource operations, ensuring an inclusive, values-aligned, and thriving work culture. As a strategic thought partner to the Executive and Strategy teams, this role drives initiatives across the employee lifecycle — from equitable hiring and onboarding to performance management and staff wellness — while ensuring compliance and organizational alignment.

  Key Responsibilities

  People & Culture Leadership (30%)

  • Foster a culture of equity, belonging, and mutual respect
  • Coordinate onboarding, offboarding, and internal transitions
  • Co-create and manage performance management and feedback systems
  • Develop initiatives that increase trust, engagement, and connectivity among staff
  • Organize retreats, staff appreciations, and internal communications like the “Vibe Check” newsletter
  • Maintain org-wide calendar and shared HR resources
  • Design learning spaces and lead professional development aligned with staff growth and values
  • Develop frameworks for promotions and career advancement to ensure transparent, values-aligned growth opportunities

  HR Operations & Compliance (30%)

  • Manage HRIS and ERM systems (e.g., Gusto, Culture Amp)
  • Ensure compliance with CA and federal labor laws, including for independent contractors
  • Update HR policies and employee handbook in collaboration with legal counsel
  • Support annual reporting and audits as needed
  • Oversee safety training, protocols, and investigations
  • Provide accurate personnel data for budgeting and reporting
  • Supervise 2 team members representing facilities and operations

  Recruitment, Onboarding & Offboarding (15%)

  • Lead inclusive hiring processes, including job design, postings, rubrics, and scheduling
  • Serve as liaison for new hires, ensuring completion of onboarding requirements
  • Automate hiring and onboarding steps via platforms like Asana
  • Create accessible checklists for onboarding and offboarding
  • Partner with hiring managers to develop equitable interview practices and rubrics
  • Manage offer letters and background check processes
  • Draft and manage consultant and employee contracts that reflect roles, expectations, and compliance

  Benefits & Payroll Liaison (10%)

  • Serve as primary contact for PEO/benefits administration
  • Support staff with benefits, leave requests, and life event changes
  • Partner with Finance to ensure payroll accuracy and reporting alignment
  • Serve as liaison for insurance-related matters, supporting staff with enrollment, claims, and coverage questions

  Employee Relations & Support (15%)

  • Serve as a confidential, trusted resource for staff
  • Advise managers on feedback, performance, and progressive discipline
  • Document and manage employee concerns with empathy and professionalism

  Qualifications

  Required:

  • 5–8 years of experience in HR, preferably in nonprofit or arts-based settings
  • Strong working knowledge of CA labor law and multi-state compliance
  • Experience managing ERM systems and updating HR policies
  • Track record of cultivating inclusive and equity-centered workplace culture
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to manage projects independently with attention to detail

  Preferred:

  • SHRM-CP, PHR, or relevant certification
  • Experience supporting independent contractors and compliance with AB5
  • Bilingual (Spanish or languages common in Bay Area communities)
  • Passion for youth development, social justice, and the arts

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