Human Resources Lead

About Us

We are an environmental nonprofit building leaders to drive sustainability solutions. For over 20 years, Strategic Energy Innovations (SEI) has partnered with schools, communities, and businesses to develop a sustainability leadership pathway from elementary school to early career. Our flagship programs educate and empower students and emerging professionals to create thriving, resilient communities.

We are looking for a human resources manager to lead our people resources department and carry out the day-to-day HR functions. This person will be responsible for implementing the HR operations, leading the people resources team, and reporting the outcomes, insights, and challenges to senior leadership within the organization.

Who you are

An individual with broad knowledge of human resources who understands all of the basics of HR, the law, compensation and benefits, specialties, and a really good understanding of employee relations. You have a curiosity and interest to learn the business or the operations of the organization you’re supporting; you want to work in an environmental nonprofit focused on environmental leadership and are committed to equity and environmental justice.

What you'll offer

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as human resources, business administration, or organization management
• Wide range of human resources knowledge, skills and experience, and demonstrated ability to lead organizational change efforts. KSAs in the field of DE&I, culture, and cultural difference
• Certification in human resources 
• Deep self-awareness and knowledge of self, and an ability to identify and manage one's own biases and agendas
• The ability to function in a leadership role and a task-oriented style, switching interchangeably between the two styles as the situation dictates
• Genuine interest in and enthusiasm for the organization’s mission and values

What we'll offer

• Greater work-life balance and better personal wellbeing. Work is conducted in your home office or an offsite location 3 days per week and our San Rafael office 2 days per week
• Paid sick and vacation time, 14 paid holidays per year
• Annual professional development opportunities
• SEI paid medical insurance, 100% of premiums covered by employer
• Dental, vision, and chiropractic reimbursement
• 403(b) Retirement Plan, with employer match after one year
• The ability to do what you do best; the opportunity to do work you are naturally gifted at and trained to do
• An equitable and inclusive workplace committed to concrete, substantial change, beyond platitudes

SEI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and equity. We encourage all interested individuals to apply — especially Black, Indigenous, and people of color; women; people from low-income backgrounds; people with disabilities; people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender or anyone belonging to any other federal or state protected category. We believe that a wide array of perspectives contributes to creative climate solutions where all communities thrive.

To apply for this role complete an application on our website