Director, Human Resources 

100% Remote within California, Must reside in California  

We are seeking a Director of Human Resources to join FoundationCCC in its mission to benefit, support, and enhance the California Community Colleges—the largest and most diverse system of higher education in the nation. Together, we are building stronger communities by getting students and colleges the resources they need to succeed and expanding pathways to economic and social mobility across California. Join us as we continue this important work to uphold the value of community colleges in building a brighter future.  

What You’ll Do 

The HR Director will lead key Human Resources (HR) functions, including benefits administration, compensation strategy, payroll collaboration, leave-of-absence management, workers' compensation administration, talent acquisition, HRIS management, and HR compliance.  

This role ensures that HR programs are aligned with FoundationCCC strategic plan, compliant with federal and state laws, and support a positive employee experience. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in HR operations, a strategic mindset, and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments. This position requires tact, judgement, professionalism, and diplomacy, as well as the ability to balance the needs of the organization, employees, and legal considerations. 

• Serve as a strategic partner to leadership on compensation, benefits, HR systems, and workforce strategy.

• Oversee benefits, compensation, and total rewards programs to ensure fairness, equity, and compliance.

• Develop policies, reports, and training that promote organizational effectiveness and transparency.

• Partner with Payroll and Finance to enhance operational efficiency.

• Manage leaves of absence, workers’ compensation, and workplace safety programs.

• Ensure HR compliance with federal, state, and local laws (FMLA, COBRA, ACA, EEO, etc.).

• Oversee HRIS optimization and leverage data analytics for decision-making and workforce planning.

• Lead and mentor HR and talent acquisition teams to deliver exceptional employee experiences.

Attributes for Success  

•  Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience (HR certification preferred).

• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 3 years in a management role.

• Deep knowledge of California labor law and HR compliance.

• Experience with benefits administration, compensation strategy, and HRIS systems.

• Nonprofit or higher education experience preferred.

• Familiarity with CalPERS or similar retirement systems highly valued.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and analytical skills.

• We’re recruiting for mission-driven, passionate, equity-minded individuals with a strong desire to impact and change people’s lives for the better 

• Innovation, creativity, collaboration, and entrepreneurship are encouraged as employees work to achieve organizational goals. 

• FoundationCCC blends the impact of a non-profit, the culture of an entrepreneurial start-up, and the scale of a state agency. 

• We are committed to professional development with an emphasis on shared leadership, to ensure growth for employees and the organization overall 

What we offer 

FoundationCCC is fully committed to a “remote-first” philosophy, and recruits and hires talent across the state in fully remote positions, where virtual work is possible. Our headquarters are located in Downtown Sacramento, just blocks from California’s State Capitol.  

Benefits 

• Competitive compensation, generous PTO, and paid holidays  

• Medical, dental, and vision plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Wellness offerings 

• CalPERS retirement program and optional 403(b) and 457 Retirement plans 

• Carrot reproductive health and fertility support  

• Tuition reimbursement 

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer  

To see the full job description, please email [email protected].