Associate HR Manager | Cal Parks

Title: Associate HR Manager 
Reports to: Director of Finance & Operations 
Location: San Francisco, CA; hybrid 
Compensation: $80,200 - $88,500 annually 
Effective date: June 27, 2025 
 

MISSION:

Protecting and preserving the California state park system, for the benefit of all.  
 

VISION:

Our vision is that Californians have a state park system that is accessible and relevant, adequately, and sustainably funded, and stewarded for future generations.  


JOB DESCRIPTION:   

With a rich history spanning more than five decades, California State Parks Foundation champions the cause of California state parks, ensuring their protection and preservation for the greater good. By collaborating with park partners and dedicated park staff, as well as engaging policymakers in Sacramento, we actively address the challenges faced by our beloved parks. It is an exciting time for the organization as we recently released our 2024-2027 strategic plan, setting the path for continued growth. We are guided by our Justice, Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity (JEID) commitments as well as our core organization values: A Bigger Tent, Future Forward, Connections Create Results, Celebrate California.   

We are seeking a dedicated Associate Human Resources Manager to join our team! This position plays a crucial role in stewarding HR at CSPF. In this role, you will manage: recruitment and onboarding, benefits, payroll, and leave administration, compliance, HR data management, performance management operations, culture building, and Justice, Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity (JEID) integration. We are looking for someone with a strong generalist background, stellar people and communication skills, a desire to work collaboratively, and an interest in shaping a positive organizational culture. If you are an HR professional looking to deepen your expertise with a great team at a values-driven organization, we want to hear from you! 

This position is a full-time, exempt position that reports to the Director of Finance and Operations.  


RESPONSIBILITIES:   

Employee Lifecycle  

  • Steward the administrative functions of the full employee lifecycle process, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, benefits management, and offboarding 
  • Manage employee recruitment process from job postings, candidate screenings, interviews, through to final hires 
  • Design and implement new employee onboarding system; manage employee offboarding process 
  • Oversee annual compliance training program 
  • Coordinate and support bi-annual performance review and annual compensation benchmarking processes 
  • Innovate and implement proactive efforts to engage staff and promote a positive and engaging work environment 
  • Spearhead development of CSPF employee recognition program  
  • Coordinate scheduling, set-up, and overall operations for monthly staff meetings 
  • Administer bi-annual culture survey and present findings for leadership review 
  • Act as point person for staff for HR needs or questions regarding concerns, grievances, or other confidential HR issues 
  • Build effective relationships throughout all levels of the organization  

Organization Culture and JEID (Justice, Equity, Inclusion, Diversity) 

  • Collaborate with leadership to analyze, deepen, and operationalize CSPF’s JEID commitments and strategies 
  • Work with leadership and team to ensure that internal policies and procedures operate from a strengths-based, JEID focused lens 
  • Engage with staff to evaluate organizational culture and make ongoing adjustments to engagement programs and communications as needed 

Benefits and Compliance 

  • Prepare and process monthly payroll 
  • Oversee benefits and leave administration, including open enrollment, benefits review, staffing changes, and audits 
  • Keep leadership up-to-date, and organization compliant on general employment laws, such as meal and rest breaks, overtime, etc. 
  • Regularly review and update company policies, employee handbooks, and other materials to reflect changes in employment laws 
  • Collaborate with Director of Finance and Operations and Executive Director on efforts to develop and implement new HR policies, procedures, and plans 
  • Manage compliance documentation and reporting 
  • Manage data entry and management of employee records and information through CSPF’s human resource information system (HRIS) database (Paylocity) 
  • Keep all physical and digital records organized and compliant with the company’s retention policy 
  • Other duties as assigned, with some occasional evening and weekend duties required.   


QUALIFICATIONS:   

  • 3+ years of relevant experience in human resources 
  • Associate’s degree in Human Resources or equivalent experience  
  • PHR or SHRM HR certification (preferred) 
  • Stellar people skills and interpersonal dexterity  
  • Strong understanding of CA employment laws and regulations 
  • Demonstrable experience in recruitment and onboarding, employee relations, and benefits administration 
  • Experience stewarding and engaging with Justice, Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity initiatives  
  • Strong writing skills  
  • Experience in administrative and project management  
  • Experience overseeing HR data management, including maintenance of HRIS (experience with Paylocity preferred) 
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, Adobe, Asana, and similar workplace tools 
  • Strong organizational and time management capabilities  
  • A desire to work as part of a team 
  • High level of integrity: ability to maintain confidentiality, operate with discretion, and make sound, independent judgements 


WORK ENVIRONMENT 

CSPF is a hybrid work environment, with number of days in the office dependent on individual role and responsibilities. Our expectation is that hybrid staff live within a commutable distance and are available for scheduled meetings and/or office hours at the main office in San Francisco.  
 

JUSTICE, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND DIVERSITY:

At California State Parks Foundation, our mission is protecting and preserving the California state park system, for the benefit of all. We believe that California’s state parks are essential to the health, happiness, and quality of life for all Californians. If we truly are to benefit all, we must address justice, equity, inclusion, and diversity (JEID) in our work. While the process of integrating JEID may not be easy, we are full of hope regarding our vision for a future California state park system that engages a broad audience and is welcoming and accessible to all. We commit to fostering an organizational culture that celebrates learning and growth, leans into difficult conversations and feedback, values connection to each other, and sustains staff and board members’ well-being and sense of belonging.  


COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:   

This is a full-time, exempt position with a salary range of $80,200 - $88,500. Our employee benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; acupuncture and chiropractic; participation in 401k plan with match after one year of service; employee life, accidental, long- and short-term disability insurance; participation in pre-tax commuter benefits and flexible spending account; health and wellness, and hybrid office stipend after 6 months of employment; 16 days of accrued vacation to start; 13 paid holidays, birthday holiday, and sick time.    

The California State Parks Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. People of color, LGBTQ people, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for the position in accordance with San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Police Code, Article 49. 

The California State Parks Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. People of color, LGBTQ people, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for the position in accordance with San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Police Code, Article 49.