Human Resources Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary Grade: $70,000–$90,000, commensurate with experience
Reports to: Senior Manager for Finance and Administration
Dotted-Line Reporting: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Position Status: Full-time (Initial Term-Limited Placement)
Location: Sacramento, California (Primarily In-Office with Flex Option)
Travel: Up to 25% (subject to organizational needs)

About Umoja Community Education Foundation (UCEF):

Operating with over 75 campus programs in California and Washington and serving over 14,000 students annually, UCEF is a community of educators and learners committed to college success, personal growth, and self-actualization of Black and other students. UCEF seeks to educate the whole student—body, mind, and spirit. Informed by an ethic of love and its vital power, UCEF deliberately engages students as full participants in the construction of knowledge and critical thought, helping them experience themselves as valuable and worthy of an education.

About the Position:

The Human Resources Manager serves as a key partner in advancing Umoja’s mission by overseeing core human resources functions while cultivating a positive, inclusive, and equity-centered workplace culture. Reporting directly to the Senior Manager for Finance and Administration and with a dotted-line to the Chief Executive Officer, the HR Manager supports organizational effectiveness through the design and implementation of HR systems and practices in compliance with California labor law and nonprofit standards.

This position also plays a unique role in shaping Umoja’s internal culture, leading restorative justice sessions, facilitating positive conflict resolution, and promoting a culture of care across the organization. The HR Manager is primarily based in the Sacramento office, with one potential flex day per week and periodic travel for staff training, retreats, and events.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and offboarding for all full-time, part-time, and contract staff
• Maintain HRIS system and employee records; ensure confidentiality and data accuracy
• Oversee benefits administration, including health plans, 401(k), PTO, and leaves of absence
• Ensure compliance with state and federal labor laws and nonprofit HR standards
• Conduct and facilitate restorative justice sessions and team-building interventions
• Resolve employee concerns using inclusive, strengths-based conflict resolution approaches
• Foster a culture of care, respect, collaboration, and accountability across all departments
• Draft and maintain job descriptions, HR policy manuals, and the employee handbook
• Coordinate professional development activities and internal training initiatives
• Support the implementation of the annual performance review process and staff recognition programs
• Collaborate with leadership to align HR practices with Umoja’s strategic goals
• Assist with HR-related grant and audit reporting
• Plan and support staff events, retreats, and internal communication efforts

Qualifications:

• Passionate commitment to Umoja’s mission and values of equity, culture, and community
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in HR, preferably in a nonprofit or mission-driven organization
• Familiarity with California labor law and nonprofit HR compliance requirements
• Experience in restorative practices, conflict resolution, or group facilitation strongly preferred
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms (e.g., ADP) and Google Workspace or Microsoft Office
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating across functions
• Ability to manage confidential matters with discretion and sound judgment
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills