Manager of Human Resources

Ready to put your HR expertise to work championing for animals and the people who love them? Have we got a job for you!

Santa Barbara Humane, with campuses in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria, is an independent nonprofit organization that has been serving our community since 1887. We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic HR professional to lead our team of over 70 employees who positively impact the lives of thousands of animals a year.

Duties will include serving in an HR generalist role, encompassing recruitment, employee relations, benefits administration, and compliance while leading  initiatives aimed at reflecting SB Humane’s work culture and mission. Our Manager of HR will be a key member of our hard-working, goal-driven team, collaborating with leadership and department managers committed to empowering and supporting our staff through knowledge, encouragement, inclusiveness, and recognition. If that hasn't convinced you to inquire about this job consider this: there's puppies at work.  

SB Humane offers excellent benefits including fully sponsored health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance; generous vacation, holiday, and sick leave; matching 401(k); and discounts on veterinary care, pet supplies, and Purina pet food. 

Summary of Primary Duties & Responsibilities: (List not comprehensive; job description available upon request.) 

Develop and manage employee requisition and recruitment and new hire onboarding and orientation.
Administer employee benefits, worker's comp, and leave programs.
Maintain employee records ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations; maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law; maintain and communicate updates and changes to Employee Manual.
Address employee concerns and resolve conflicts; serve as the first point of contact for employees who have questions or concerns about timekeeping, payroll administration, benefits, or leave management.
Advise departmental managers on performance management, annual evaluations; manage employment terminations and exit interviews as-appropriate.
Collaborate with management teams to develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and staff initiatives aimed at reflecting SB Humane’s work culture and mission.
Maintain in-depth knowledge and skill to manage SB Humane’s Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS); conduct regular audits of HR processes and systems to identify areas for improvement and optimization; produce related reports and statistical analysis as requested.
Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• SHRM certification or achievement of certification within 6-months of employment. 

• Bachelor’s Degree and 3 years of experience working in the human resources field, with experience in labor relations and compliance and managing compensation and benefits programs; equivalent qualifying experience considered.

• Experience and aptitude with HRIS software, including proficiency in ADP. 

• Proven organizational skills and ability to manage multiple assignments concurrently. 

• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Capacity to apply discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality when handling sensitive information.

This position can be based at our Santa Barbara or Santa Maria location and is a WFH hybrid job. A weekly presence at one or both campuses and frequently travel between Santa Barbara and Santa Maria is required.

Closing 4/18/25