Human Resources Manager

The Community Water Center (CWC) is building a movement for community-driven water solutions. CWC has offices in Visalia, Watsonville, and Sacramento, CA, and employs four key strategies to achieve its goals:

• Educate, organize, and build the capacity of low-income communities and communities of color to address local drinking water challenges.
• Support low-income communities and communities of color in the development of drinking water solutions through technical assistance projects.
• Advocate for systemic change to address the root causes of unsafe drinking water in California.
• Serve as a resource for information and center of expertise on community water challenges.

CWC’s team is passionate, dynamic, and believes in the cause of water justice and making real change that is driven directly by impacted communities themselves. Our organizing and advocacy work, community collaborations, and organizational culture all reflect a concern for equity, mutual respect, appreciation for diversity, and environmental and social justice.

Position Summary:
The Human Resources Manager is a regular, full-time, exempt, salary position based out of our Visalia office and will report to the Director of Operations. This is an in-person, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM schedule. All employees at CWC are “at will.” This position will work closely with the Director of Operations, other CWC staff , community members, ally organizations and agencies, and interns.

Ideal Candidate:
The Human Resources Manager will manage day-to-day HR operations, including employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, payroll, benefits, training, and policy implementation. This role offers the opportunity to take initiative, make key decisions, and contribute to a positive, fast-paced work environment that drives organizational success.

Duties & Responsibilities
HR Administration & Compliance

• Serve as the main contact for HR inquiries, leave requests, and accommodations.
• Manage claims (unemployment, disability, workers' comp) and ensure accurate employee records.
• Support employee relations, conflict resolution, performance management and reviews, and feedback.
• Ensure legal compliance, recommend policy updates, and stay current on HR trends.

Compensation & Benefits

• Oversee employee benefits to (medical, dental, vision, life, FSA, retirement).
• Manage open enrollment and collaborate with brokers and providers.
• Ensure accurate semi-monthly payroll and support with timekeeping/expense reports.
• Implement salary scales and evaluate payroll software.

Recruitment, Onboarding, & Off boarding

• Guide the recruitment process to find the most qualify ed candidates who advance the organization’s mission.
• Enhance interview and hiring processes.
• Support job description development and ensure alignment with salary scales.
• Manage onboarding, benefits enrollment, exit interviews, and off boarding.
• Collaborate with leadership on workforce strategies, retention, and succession planning.

General

• Coordinate performance evaluations, training schedules, and required certifications.
• Build relationships with key community and organizational partners.

Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Required Qualify cations

Preferred Qualifications

• Education & Experience: B.A. or equivalent, 4-5 years HR experience. 2
• Strong communication, interpersonal, negotiation, conflict resolution, organization, and analytical skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and integrity;
• Valid CA driver’s license and the ability to drive on highways and between CWC's three offices efficiently.

• 2-3 years working with social and environmental justice organizations.
• Demonstrated commitment to community-driven change and social, environmental, and economic justice
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.
• Certifications: SHRM-CP or PHR Certification

Starting date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Salary scale: $85,000 - $100,000, based on experience and qualifications.

To apply: Email your resume and cover letter to careers@communitywatercenter.org and note Human Resources Manager position - [your name] in the subject line.

Benefits: We off er a comprehensive compensation and benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; retirement contributions; generous vacation, family and sick leave and holiday policies; flex-time; professional development opportunities and more. (Benefits guidelines and eligibility vary based on tenure and employment status, among other factors.)

Community Water Center is a 501(c)(3) organization. As such employees may be able to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Community Water Center is committed to providing equal opportunity to qualified job applicants and employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability (including pregnancy), mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship, military service status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
To learn more about the Community Water Center, visit our website at www.communitywatercenter.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Work Location: In person

Salary : $85,000 - $100,000