Job Announcement – October 2024
About Casa Latina
Casa Latina was founded in 1994 with a mission to advance the power of Latino immigrants through educational and economic opportunities.
Our programs are unique in that they combine direct services with community organizing, helping Latino immigrants meet their immediate needs and become key spokespeople in the fight to build a more equitable future for all immigrants.
Our current programs include employment, education, and community organizing work. You can read more about Casa Latina’s programs here.
About the Role
Casa Latina is seeking a full-time Bilingual Manager of HR and Employee Engagement to oversee and manage human resources functions, enhance employee engagement, and foster a positive, inclusive work environment. This role will report directly to the Co-Executive Director of People and Organization and collaborate closely with other leadership and departments to ensure Casa Latina’s mission is reflected in our workplace culture and practices. Fluency in English and Spanish is required.
Key Responsibilities
- HR Leadership: Oversee all HR operations, including recruitment, onboarding,
training, performance management, and offboarding processes.
- Employee Relations: Serve as a key contact for employee concerns and inquiries,
ensuring timely and fair resolution of workplace issues, conflicts, and grievances.
- Employee Engagement: Develop and implement programs that promote employee
engagement, satisfaction, and retention, including wellness initiatives, staff
development, and team-building activities.
- Compliance and Policy Management: Ensure compliance with labor laws and
internal policies, regularly updating employee handbooks and guidelines as
needed.
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI): Promote and uphold Casa Latina’s
commitment to racial, gender, and economic justice. Lead initiatives that foster an
inclusive and equitable workplace culture.
- Training and Development: Identify opportunities for staff growth and create
professional development plans, including bilingual training and leadership
programs.
- Performance Management: Support managers in conducting performance
evaluations, setting clear expectations, and providing constructive feedback.
- HR Administration: Manage benefits administration, employee records, and payroll
coordination in partnership with the finance team.
Download the job description here.
Qualifications
Key qualifications for this role are:
- Bilingual: Fluency in English and Spanish is required.
- Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of HR management or related experience,
preferably in a nonprofit setting.
- Cultural Competence: Deep understanding of and commitment to immigrant
communities, with a strong commitment to racial, gender, and economic justice.
- Leadership: Proven ability to lead and mentor staff, fostering a positive and
inclusive work environment.
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the
ability to handle sensitive matters with confidentiality and tact.
- Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the
ability to develop creative solutions in challenging situations.
- Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while
maintaining attention to detail.
Compensation
his position offers a salary range of $70,000 to $88,000, commensurate with experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and dental coverage, employer retirement contributions, paid vacation, and other paid time off.
To Apply
To apply for this position, please send a cover letter explaining how you meet the requirements of the role, a resume, and three references to: careers@casa-latina.org
Priority deadline: November 10, 2024
Casa Latina is an equal-opportunity employer. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, marital or military status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, genetic information, political ideology or any other protected characteristic.
