Senior Human Resources Generalist in Los Angeles, California at St Vincent De Paul Society of Los Angeles

Position Summary

The Senior Human Resources Generalist is responsible for leading talent acquisition efforts and supporting all areas of human resources for the organization. This role serves as a key resource to leadership and staff by providing expertise in recruitment, employee relations, onboarding, performance management, compliance, and employee engagement. The ideal candidate is a hands-on HR professional with strong nonprofit recruiting experience and a passion for building a mission-driven workforce.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition (Primary Focus)

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for all positions within the organization.
• Develop innovative sourcing strategies to attract qualified and diverse candidates.
• Partner with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and hiring priorities.
• Screen applicants, coordinate interviews, conduct reference checks, and facilitate offers.
• Build relationships with community partners, colleges, workforce development programs, and professional organizations.
• Manage the applicant tracking system and maintain recruitment metrics.
• Coordinate job fairs, networking events, and recruitment outreach efforts.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve retention and reduce turnover.

Human Resources Support

• Assist with employee onboarding, orientation, and offboarding processes.
• Support employee engagement and recognition initiatives.
• Assist with policy implementation.

Compliance

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee information.
• Support HR audits and reporting requirements.

Training & Development

• Coordinate employee training and professional development opportunities.
• Support leadership development and succession planning efforts.
• Assist with performance evaluation processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive HR experience.
• Minimum 3 years of full-cycle recruitment experience.
• Experience in nonprofit, social services, homelessness services, behavioral health, or community-based organizations strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong recruiting and talent acquisition expertise.
• Knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Strong reviewing and candidate assessment abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to the mission and values of a nonprofit organization.

Full-time employees are offered medical, dental, vision and 403b options. The Society covers 90% of the cost for medical, vision, and HMO dental benefits

SVDPLA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

Society of St. Vincent de Paul will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring (Ban the Box) Ordinance