Senior Director of People Operations

Home of Guiding Hands

$120K — $130K *
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of progressive Human Resources experience.
  • 5+ years leading HR teams in multi-site organizations.
  • Strong understanding of California labor laws and employee relations.
  • Experience in both union and non-union environments.
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills.
  • Proficiency with HRIS systems, preferably UKG.
  • SHRM or HRCI certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a high-performing People Operations team.
  • Partner with executives for workforce planning and organizational growth.
  • Provide guidance on employee relations and California compliance.
  • Foster a positive workplace culture across multiple locations.
  • Collaborate with both union and non-union teams.
  • Oversee HR operations, compliance, and policies.
  • Use data analytics to identify workforce trends and improvements.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Generous Paid Time Off and paid holidays.
  • Retirement savings plan.
  • Employee wellness and appreciation programs.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
  • A collaborative executive team focused on innovation and teamwork.
Full Job Description
Senior Director of People Operations

Home of Guiding Hands | El Cajon, CA (On-Site)
$120,000 - $130,000 + Outstanding Benefits

What You'll Do

As our Senior Director of People Operations, you'll serve as the organization's senior HR leader, partnering directly with executive leadership to drive people strategy while leading the day-to-day operations of the People Operations department.

You'll:

  • Lead and develop a high-performing People Operations team.
  • Partner with executives to support organizational growth and workforce planning.
  • Provide expert guidance on employee relations, investigations, performance management, and California employment law.
  • Foster a positive, accountable workplace culture across multiple locations.
  • Work collaboratively with union and non-union teams.
  • Oversee compliance, policies, HR operations, benefits, and organizational development.
  • Use workforce data and analytics to identify trends and recommend improvements.
  • Support recruitment, onboarding, retention, and leadership development initiatives.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a confident and collaborative HR leader who brings:

  • 10+ years of progressive Human Resources experience.
  • At least 5 years leading HR teams in a complex, multi-site organization.
  • Strong knowledge of California labor laws, employee relations, workplace investigations, and compliance.
  • Experience working in union and non-union environments.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
  • Experience with HRIS systems (UKG preferred).
  • SHRM or HRCI certification is a plus.

Why Join Home of Guiding Hands?

You'll be joining an organization where your work truly matters. In addition to a meaningful mission, we offer:

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Generous Paid Time Off and paid holidays
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Employee wellness and appreciation programs
  • Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development
  • A collaborative executive team that values innovation, accountability, respect, and teamwork

If you're ready to lead an HR team that makes a lasting impact, we encourage you to apply today.

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