Overview
HR Director role at Scion Staffing. Our client, a leading social services agency in California, is seeking a Human Resources Director to provide strategic and hands-on leadership across benefits, leaves and accommodations, workers’ compensation, safety, employee relations, and compliance. The position partners with Talent Acquisition, Learning and Development, and Payroll to ensure consistent employment practices across the agency. The role oversees a team including a Benefits and Leaves Manager and several HR specialists and generalists, and serves as a key advisor and subject matter expert on human resources matters. This is a full-time, hybrid role based in South San Francisco, California.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and direct support in HR functions such as benefits, compensation, leave management, compliance, workplace safety, and employee relations.
- Maintain HR policies and procedures compliant with legal standards and best practices, including Community Care Licensing, The Joint Commission (TJC), and other guidelines related to youth services in California.
- Lead employee relations investigations in accordance with legal standards, advise managers on HR practices, and facilitate constructive resolutions.
- Guide, develop, and supervise assigned members of the HR team.
- Cultivate strong, collaborative relationships with agency leaders and staff.
- Manage HR audits covering fiscal compliance, 403b, wage and hour, benefits, safety, and related areas to mitigate risk and ensure regulatory adherence.
- Oversee compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws for a workforce of 1,000 employees across 40+ sites in California.
- Perform additional responsibilities and projects as needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; senior HR certification preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of HR experience, including 2 years in a senior leadership role with supervisory duties.
- Strong knowledge of California employment law; experience with Community Care Licensing and The Joint Commission is a plus.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and conflict management abilities.
- Proven ability to lead change and drive process improvements.
- Skilled in building partnerships and handling confidential information in compliance with HIPAA and privacy regulations.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and HR systems; strong data analysis and reporting skills.
- Hybrid work arrangement with at least two onsite days weekly at the South San Francisco office; occasional travel as required.
- Must satisfy all state-mandated employment conditions per Community Care Licensing, including fingerprinting, Child Abuse Index clearance, TB/health screening, valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, acceptable driving record, and access to a vehicle for business travel.
Compensation and Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary in the range of $135,000, this position offers medical, dental, and vision insurance; 403(b) Retirement Plan; Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA); Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance; Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); and Commuter Benefits.
How to Apply
For immediate consideration please provide your resume and cover letter, sharing more about your experience and interest in this role via
About Our Firm
Scion Staffing is a national award-winning staffing firm. Since 2006, we have placed thousands of professionals and offer executive search, direct hire, interim leadership, and temporary staffing solutions. We are proud to be recognized on Forbes lists and by ClearlyRated as a Best of Staffing firm, among other accolades. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on protected classes. We are committed to equal opportunity employment and to decisions made on merit and value for our client companies and candidates. More information at
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