Human Resources Manager

Human Resources Manager Jump to: About Community Water Center Duties Qualifications Application instructions Unless posted on USAJobs.gov, the positions and organizations linked to here are in no way affiliated with or sanctioned by the Peace Corps or the United States government. The views, positions, and priorities expressed by the posting organizations are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the Peace Corps or the Government of the United States. About Community Water Center Community Water Center acts as a catalyst for community-driven water solutions through organizing, education, and advocacy. CWC has offices in Visalia, Watsonville, and Sacramento, CA. We seek to build and enhance leadership capacity and local community power around water issues, create regional movements for water justice in California, and enable every community to have access to safe, clean, and affordable drinking water. At CWC, we believe that safe, clean, and affordable water is a human right, not a privilege. 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. We are looking for candidates who share our values, who bring a willingness to contribute to our mission and to the growth of a new organization, and who are open to developing their skills. Duties 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. Must be able to report in-person at least three days per week or more if needed, based on job responsibilities or requested by the supervisor. 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 drive strong recruitment of talent, increase efficiency of hiring processes, take initiative, inform key decisions, and contribute to a positive, fast-paced work environment that drives organizational success. Major Responsibilities HR Administration & Compliance

• Serve as the main contact for HR inquiries, requests, concerns, and accommodations.
• Manage claims (unemployment, disability, workers' comp) and ensure accurate employee records.
• Support employee relations, conflict resolution and performance management
• Ensure legal compliance, recommend policy updates, and stay current on HR best practices.
• Coordinate performance evaluations, training schedules, and required certifications. Recruitment, Onboarding & Offboarding
• Guide the recruitment process to attract highly qualified candidates who advance the organization's mission.
• Enhance the structure and experience of the interview and hiring processes by collaborating with hiring managers to advance hiring goals.
• Support job description development and ensure alignment with salary scales.
• Manage onboarding, benefits enrollment, exit interviews, and offboarding.
• Collaborate with leadership on workplace culture initiatives and internal policies to advance best practices. General Duties
• Foster an environment that promotes trust, respect and cooperation amongst staff, management, community members, and affiliate organizations.
• Actively participate in staff, management, planning, and program meetings; reporting processes; and staff retreats.
• Actively participate in CWC activities such as advocacy events and fundraising events.
• Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director, Supervisor and other Directors.

Note:

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Qualifications Required Qualifications

Education & Experience:

B.A. or equivalent, 4-5 years HR experience.

• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to give and receive positive and growth feedback
• Able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Excellent collaboration skills and judgement including the ability to share key updates with the team while protecting confidential information.
• Ability to uphold professionalism and integrity in all HR actions and process improvements
• Valid CA drivers license and the ability to drive on highways and between CWC's three offices efficiently. Preferred Qualifications
• Strong track record of talent recruitment and staff retention
• 2-3 years working in a justice-oriented organization
• Demonstrated commitment to social and environmental justice.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.

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SHRM-CP or PHR Certification Application instructions To apply: Email your resume and cover letter to [email protected] and note Human Resources Manager position - [your name] in the subject line. Before responding to this announcement, please review the RPCV Career Link Terms of Use [PDF] . The Peace Corps is not able to confirm the legitimacy of every position posted to the jobs board and we ask everyone to use caution when contacting and/or sharing information with any organization while seeking employment. If you believe an announcement has violated the Peace Corps Terms of Use, please contact [email protected] . Does this sound like the position for you? Apply Apply for this job Location Visalia, California Organization type Non-profit Position type Full-time Professional level Senior level Noncompetitive eligibility No Employer of National Service No Advanced degree required No Multiple positions available No Job posted May 18, 2026 Application deadline July 15, 2026