TO APPLY

Please send a resume cover letter (or cover email) to jobs@rpgroup.org. Your cover letter should explain briefly why this role will fit your career goals and interests and how you are qualified for this role.

POSITION SUMMARY The RP Group is looking for a part-time human resources consultant or employee to ensure the organization’s human capital serves the best interest of the organization and that the organization complies with all applicable employment and labor laws.

The RP Group is a remote organization with currently 18 staff members located throughout the state of California. The part-time human resources consultant or employee must be able to work from home (we all work remotely). HR work ebbs-and-flows monthly and seasonally, but is expected to average 10-15 hours per week (about 500 to 750 hours a year), based on previous HR activities across the previous seven years.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION

● Manage annual open enrollment process for employee benefits (a March 1st benefits plan year; a January 1 calendar year for FSA, HRA, and LSA plans)

● Serve as Benefits Administrator and liaison to benefits insurance broker (Aliiant Insurance Services)

● Administer all benefit programs:

PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT

● Manage and administer annual staff evaluation process

● Work with the President of the Board to manage the Executive Director’s annual 360 performance evaluation by administering and updating surveys and providing “analysis” of collected data

RECRUITMENT

● Manage the recruitment cycle, hiring processes and on-boarding for new employees

● Maintain job descriptions with managers (see job description folder)

COMPENSATION RELATED

● Maintain and update internal compensation-related documents annually and as necessary

● Participate in annual compensation survey(s) for CA non-profits;

● Annual review of compensation for all employees with Executive Director

● Compensation related analysis for specific positions (i.e. for Executive Director role done annually)

EMPLOYEE RELATIONS

● Provide guidance, advice and counsel on employee performance, discipline, and termination matters as well as assistance in resolving employee or manager issues (work-related and/or personal)

● Serve as first point of contact for all staff’s HR questions

ADMINISTRATION

● Advise management on the administration of human resources policies, procedures, and best practices

● Develop, revise, and implement HR policies and procedures as needed

● Ensure and maintain HR programs and services are in compliance with established policies and procedures and state/federal laws and regulations

● Provide recommendations to develop organizational culture that creates a high performance environment that supports strategy implementation and employee satisfaction

● Maintain a secure online filing system for HR documents

● Maintain and update employee handbook in collaboration with Director of Operations

MINIMUM / ESSENTIAL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

● Bachelor’s degree in a related field or directly related work experience

● Ten plus years of experience in a generalist human resources role – both large (>500 employees) and small company (<100 employees) experience is preferred

● Experience working as a one-person HR department, responsible for all aspects of HR (recruitment, employee relations, benefits administration, compensation)

● Effective communication skills (both written and verbal) including good listening skills

● Strong critical thinking skills

● Demonstrated ability to provide advice and counsel to all levels of the organization around employee and manager issues, performance management, benefits, compensation and employment issues etc.

● Ability to explain ideas and concepts in a simplified manner

● Strong understanding of CA employment laws

● Ability and willingness to provide thought leadership on HR issues and to work at both the managerial and administrative levels

● Effective decision making skills

EXPERIENCE CONSIDERED A PLUS

• Work experience in a non-profit work environment
• Experience using AI software
• Working knowledge of California higher education or the community colleges system

ABOUT THE RP GROUP The Research and Planning Group for California Community Colleges (The RP Group) began almost three decades ago as a nonprofit membership-driven organization for California community college institutional research planning and effectiveness (IRPE) professionals, designed to provide professional learning and networking opportunities. Over the last decade, our organization has grown exponentially in its size and scope, adding in the delivery of research, evaluation, planning, and technical assistance services, and expanding our professional development offerings--serving not only IRPE professionals, but also engaging the full range of community college educators, policymakers, funders, and intermediary groups. However, throughout our growth, our Board of Directors, staff, consultants, and volunteers have always remained committed and devoted to achieving a common goal: to increase student success and equity in our 116 California Community Colleges (CCC) and beyond. Through collaboration and a commitment to authenticity and quality, our work is focused on promoting inspired futures for California Community College students in important areas such as equity, success, completion, and employment.

Come join our highly creative, collaborative, and multi-faceted team, working together to promote excellence by using data and evidence to improve outcomes – and the lives – of all community college students. The RP Group, consisting of 18 full-time and part-time staff and 25 to 50+ consultants, provides statewide leadership and works locally with colleges and districts to support inquiry and evidence-based decision-making. Quality, authenticity, equity, and collaboration are the central drivers of all our organization’s work and culture. We are a fully remote organization--all employees must live in the state of California.

THE RP GROUP’S COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION The RP Group is committed to working proactively to advance the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and antiracism throughout our recruitment, compensation, training, and advancement of staff. We are committed to building a team that is equitable, diverse, inclusive, and represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, cultures, skills, and experiences, both professional and personal, knowing that the more inclusive we are, the more successful we will be as an organization.

Please visit our website to learn more about our commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in our work and culture, and our mission, vision, and core values in building and nurturing a diverse and inclusive environment.

EEO Statement The RP Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all state and federal laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors and will not be discriminated against*.*

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Remote