<p>We are looking for an experienced HR Director with over 15 years of expertise to join our team in Foster City, California. This is a long-term contract position where you will play a key role in shaping organizational strategies, fostering a positive workplace culture, and ensuring compliance with employment laws. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leadership in human resources and a passion for driving employee growth and engagement.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Provide strategic leadership, mentorship, and development opportunities for HR team members.</p><p>• Oversee all aspects of human resources operations, including employee relations, compliance, union matters, and policy development in alignment with California labor laws.</p><p>• Manage compensation and benefits programs, including vendor relations, benchmarking, and plan design, while advising leadership on workforce strategy.</p><p>• Collaborate closely with executive leadership to support organizational culture, mission, and strategic goals.</p><p>• Serve as a key advisor on lawsuits and risk management matters, working directly with external legal counsel.</p><p>• Build and nurture an inclusive workplace culture, ensuring engagement across a multigenerational, predominantly Spanish-speaking workforce.</p><p>• Develop and implement effective succession planning and training programs to support employee growth.</p><p>• Ensure HR practices align with organizational goals and comply with state and federal regulations.</p><p>• Monitor and improve HR systems to enhance efficiency and employee experience.</p>

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in human resources leadership roles.<br>• Strong expertise in employee relations, compliance, and California labor law.<br>• Proven ability to manage compensation and benefits programs, including vendor negotiations and plan design.<br>• Experience working with executive leadership teams on strategic initiatives and organizational culture.<br>• Ability to advise on legal matters related to risk management and employee relations.<br>• Exceptional leadership skills, with a focus on mentorship and team development.<br>• Fluency in Spanish is highly preferred to support a predominantly Spanish-speaking workforce.<br>• Comprehensive knowledge of HR systems and processes, with a focus on continuous improvement.

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