Senior Manager, Human Resources

About Intrepid Ascent

Intrepid Ascent, a multi-disciplinary team of passionate experts, provides consulting services for health care and social service organizations on the use of technology to achieve coordinated and high-quality care. Our services support clients implementing innovative approaches to data sharing across teams, organizations, and sectors to better serve individuals and improve health outcomes. We offer competitive pay with excellent benefits and a strong company culture focused on long-term growth, collaboration, and positive social impact. We are headquartered in Berkeley, CA with a fully remote and distributed team across multiple states.

Job Overview

TheSenior Manager, Human Resources provides expertise, strategic consultation, and solutions to leaders on all Human Resources (HR) aspects of the business including compliance with federal and state labor laws and regulations, administration of company policies, employee engagement and experience, talent management, workforce planning, hiring, and benefits management. This position will report to theDirector, Operations and will manage theAnalyst, People Operations . This individual will champion Intrepid Ascent’s core values of integrity, creativity, humility, growth, and community in all aspects of their work. Note that this position requires occasional travel to company events.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

HR Compliance

• Oversee, monitor, and iteratively improve HR operations, processes, and policies to align with national and state best practices, with input from legal counsel
• Manage Intrepid’s Employee Handbook and related documentation and monitor adherence to company policies; ensure completion of required trainings by staff
• Serve as a subject matter expert, handling sensitive employee inquiries, triaging personnel issues, developing action plans to address them, and assisting with the preparation and dissemination of communication

People Operations

• Oversee and manage Intrepid’s approach to the employee lifecycle: recruiting, hiring, onboarding, tenure, retention strategies, and exits
• Establish a workforce plan and a talent acquisition process in alignment with company growth goals
• Improve People Operations processes for efficiency, productivity, and employee satisfaction such as open enrollment and benefits management, recruiting, hiring, on and off-boarding, etc.

Employee Experience and Growth

• Design and implement employee development programs and maintain a framework for employee advancement within the organization
• Manage the bi-annual performance review process for all staff
• Train people managers to effectively support their direct reports for improved performance and progressive responsibility
• Develop initiatives for employee engagement and teamwork across the organization, including through the management of staff events such as in-person gatherings
• Align employee experience, and the ways Intrepid teams work together, with company culture and values
• Create methods for feedback and evaluation of company culture and ways to improve and strengthen positive cultural practices

Compensation and Benefits

• Manage Intrepid Ascent’s compensation and benefits program, including market analysis, pay equity compliance, and overall compensation philosophy
• Educate people managers and employees on our pay practices
• With guidance from theDirector, Operations , develop and propose a staff compensation budget during the annual planning process

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources (or similar) or with HR Certification (APRH, PHR, SHRM)
• 8+ years of relevant work experience including Human Resources or People Operations (or similar)
• Experience and proficiency with HRIS systems and sensitive data
• Thorough understanding of HR functions, best practices, and legal compliance requirements (including wage-and-hour, leave of absence, equal pay, FEHA/Title VII, ADA, and EEO compliance) at the federal and state level, especially California
• Ability to focus on the details, while being mindful of the big picture
• Judgment, discretion, and the ability to keep and enforce professional boundaries
• Excellent listening, teaching, written, and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Demonstrated experience shaping a strong company culture
• Experience with business productivity and communications software and applications (e.g., Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Qualtrics, Slack, Box)

Who you will work with

• You will be a key member of the Operations Team and part of a highly collaborative interdisciplinary team
• You will work closely with people managers and senior leadership
• This position reports to theDirector, Operations
• This position will manage theAnalyst, People Operations

Why we think you will love working here

• You will be part of a stellar team doing exciting work that makes a positive impact;
• Our company combines a strong culture of collaboration and mutual support with high expectations; we celebrate each other’s accomplishments!
• You want to work with a great team and have the skills to be a trusted colleague who embraces challenges, learns from mistakes, and grows with our company.
• Benefits include competitive pay, 401K, medical, dental, vision & life insurance for employees and their dependents covered at 100%, medical and dependent care Flexible Savings Accounts (FSAs).
• In addition, we offer flexible time off and are committed to work-life balance, flexibility in getting work done, and respecting and valuing the life you want to live;
• Stipends for home office expenses;
• We are dedicated to your growth and career development in the form of training, coaching, and mentoring, and cultivating your confidence and knowledge;
• The salary band for this position is $115,000-$140,000.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Intrepid Ascent is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, age, sex (including childbirth, breastfeeding, pregnancy, and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, HIV-status, natural hair, genetic information or testing, domestic violence/sexual assault/ stalking victim status, and all other bases protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.