HUCKLEBERRY YOUTH PROGRAMS

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

TITLE:                                                       Human Resources Specialist

DIVISION:                                                  Administration

STATUS/SCHEDULE:                             Exempt/Full-time (Negotiable)

SUPERVISOR:                                         Director of Development/Human Resources

SALARY:                                                   $40,000-$50,000 (Negotiable)

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW:

Huckleberry Youth Programs (HYP) serves adolescents and their families in San Francisco and Marin. HYP’s mission is “to educate, inspire, and support underserved youth to develop healthy life choices, to maximize their potential, and to realize their dreams.” HYP is not only a great place to work, but also offers benefits that include Medical, Dental, Life, Long Term Disability and Vision.  Medical and Dental premiums paid at 100% for employee and 50% for dependents by the agency.  Three (3) weeks of vacation accrue during the first year of employment and increases thereafter.  The agency employs approximately 50 full-time and 20 part-time staff and operates on a $4 million annual budget.  HYP’s employees, other than managers and administrative staff, are represented by a union, Local 1021 of SEIU.  The agency is known as one of the best non-profits in the Bay Area.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree and/or certification in Human Resources Management, and 1-3 years of human resource experience
• Excellent, written, verbal, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to work effectively with staff and managers throughout the agency
• Valid CA driver’s license and access to an automobile
• Experience in administering complex procedures
• Commitment to professional growth and advancement in Human Resources
• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The primary responsibility of this position is to coordinate, execute, and maintain a variety of HR procedures and activities, under the supervision of the Director of Development/Human Resources.  The position will also provide support to the administrative office, as needed.

DUTIES:

• Draft job announcements and acknowledge receipt of resumes;
• Maintain job description catalog;
• Post job announcements on craigslist.com, opportunityNOCs.com, and agency website;
• Perform reference and background checks;
• Monitor new employee and termination materials;
• Assist in administration and coordination of employee benefits and communicate with carriers;
• Draft reports to various monitoring agencies;
• Participate in the execution of HIPAA requirements;
• Maintain personnel files and assorted record keeping;
• Other duties, as assigned by the Director of Development/Human Resources.