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About Youth UpRising
Our mission is to transform East Oakland into a healthy and economically robust community by developing the leadership of youth and young adults and improving the systems that impact them. Located in the heart of East Oakland, YU is a neighborhood hub offering young people services and programs to increase physical and mental wellbeing, community connection, educational attainment, and career achievement among youth members.
The Opportunity
Youth UpRising offers the successful Talent and Evaluation Manager an opportunity to join a dynamic non-profit organization with a compelling mission and a successful track record of attracting, engaging and serving a high-risk population in strategies for personal, professional and community transformation.
In joining YU’s staff, the Talent and Evaluation Manager will become part of a high-performing, diverse team that includes people indigenous to the community, those who are deeply committed to social change, and youth within our target population who help to keep the organization attuned to the current realities of youth culture.
The Talent and Evaluation Manager will be positioned for significant success and ongoing professional growth, as YU develops the programs and practices that position us to become a national leader in urban community transformation.
Position Summary
Under the leadership, guidance and in collaboration with the CEO, the successful candidate will administer and support a varied and complex human resources function, including human resources talent management, recruitment and selection, training and development, and employee relations. S/he also maintains employee records and documentation, both hard copy, soft-copy, and utilizing information system, when applicable. S/he will assist in developing distinct but complementary internal programs and services for staff, incorporating best practices and relevant programs for YU culture.
In collaboration with CEO, responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Coordinates recruitment efforts, and support hiring managers in strategy, selection and pre-hire process, ensuring excellent experience for each candidate (whether selected or not).
Project current and future staffing needs. Assist in the development of short and long- range strategic plans for effective recruitment, development, retention and staff utilization.
Responsible for the development and maintenance of an effective and high quality on- boarding program to ensure a successful beginning of the talent life-cycle.
Supports the development of Talent metrics and is responsible for tracking and reporting on those metrics. Maintains statistics necessary to monitor effectiveness of programs. Ensures accurate reporting for grant deliverables regarding staff.
Administers performance management and annual evaluation programs.
Identifies or develops programs to meet staff training requirements in the areas of management development, skills training, professional development, and other relevant training.
Conducts exit interviews and separates employees as they are exiting, including both voluntary and involuntary terminations.
Qualifications - Minimum Experience
Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Three-five years of experience in Human Resources, or related experience, preferably in a fast-paced non- profit
Bilingual is a plus
Competency Requirements:
Administrative experience working in a complex, high-performing organization. At least three years HR experience, including updating systems, practices and procedures and exposure to managing worker’s compensation and leave of absence claims.
Values-based leadership. Highest levels of personal and professional integrity with an ability to maintain confidential information concerning personal, financial, or medical matters.
Motivated to complete basic and routine HR tasks. Excellent organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks.
Exceptional oral and written communication skills including the demonstrated ability to research, assimilate and analyze information, compose documents, and present data in a clear and concise manner to appropriate personnel. Capacity to both lead and participate in cross-functional teams to define issues and agree on processes, strategies and outcomes.
Well-honed ability to independently anticipate and analyze situations, define problems and objectives, recognize viable alternatives and formulate solutions, with the ability to be flexible and adaptable and revise strategies as necessary.
Strong technical skills with the ability to balance highly-detailed information with a bigger-picture view of how it relates to larger organizational goals or issues
High level of curiosity and interest in partnering with staff as a resourceful problem- solver in order to develop solutions and processes that meet their needs
Demonstrated success in providing effective coaching and delegating effectively
Flexibility and willingness to take a hands-on role when necessary, while also providing leadership
Sensitivity to the experience of YU’s clients and direct-service staff; prior experience in community-based research or organizations preferred
Ability to develop strong relationships within a fast-paced, self-starter setting that values diverse opinions; enthusiasm for helping drive change as YU becomes a more data-driven organization
Proficient in Windows, and Microsoft Office Applications, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
LEADERSHIP - Visionary Articulates goals and objectives and their value Acts as a positive catalyst for change Models desired behaviors Able to inspire and organize others Builds on strengths and facilitates growth in areas of weakness Seeks input, assesses risks and makes decisions Problem-solving approach to challenges
PATIENCE - Able to maintain composure and endure under difficult circumstances Compassionate, especially regarding long-term challenges Able to withhold judgment/conclusion and take time to inquire into the causes of a situation Able to manage expectations and measure success over the long-haul
INSIGHT/DISCERNMENT - Able to acutely observe and insightfully perceive a situation and/or character Emotionally intelligent and able to reflect on feelings, motives and needs Demonstrates good instincts regarding long-term impact and implications
PROFESSIONALISM - Adheres to the highest ethical and organizational standards Best-practice approach to work Dependability, rooted in a reliable continuity of presence, principles and actions Continuously seeks excellence in what we do and how we do it
SENSE OF HUMOR - Able to be real Able to see the lighter side of difficult situations Ready to laugh
MOTIVATIONAL POWER - Able to articulate goals, build excitement and motivate others to do their best Able to move people beyond their comfort zone and inspire them to take strategic risks Elicits other people’s realization of their maximum potential Motivates people to be phenomenal team members Instills a sense of ownership and investment in the larger vision Delegates and builds the leadership of others Inspires others to go ‘over and above’ and feel good about it
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