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Chief Human Resources Officer

  2025-09-25     Paloaltojcc     all cities,CA  
Description:

Overview

The Oshman Family JCC (OFJCC) is one of the nation's foremost Jewish Community Centers, located in the heart of Silicon Valley. With more than 400 employees, a dynamic campus, and a vibrant membership, the OFJCC is a hub of Jewish life, cultural engagement, early childhood education, camps, fitness, and community programs that serve thousands each week.

Salary Range: $190,000 - $220,000/Annual

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead all aspects of human resources, including recruitment, talent management, employee relations, compensation, benefits, training and development, performance management, employee engagement and events, compliance, and HR operations
  • Manage a team of HR professionals
  • Shape organizational culture and align HR strategy with the JCC's mission and growth
  • Foster a workplace culture rooted in Jewish values of community, learning, and respect, while embracing the diversity of Silicon Valley
  • Develop innovative HR practices that attract, support, and retain top talent
  • Plan, devise and execute multiple employee events focused on fun, learning and engagement
  • Oversee HR systems and data to ensure operational excellence, efficiency, and compliance
  • Advise leadership on workforce planning, compensation, and employee relations
  • Translate vision into action - ensuring our people and organizational infrastructure scale with growth
  • Serve as a visible, trusted advisor to employees at all levels

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent; MBA and SPHR or SHRM certifications preferred
  • Minimum of 8 years Human Resources experience with at least 4-5 years at the senior management level
  • Proven ability to work with all levels of management
  • Proficient in Microsoft suite
  • Excellent communication, relationship-building, and change management skills. Ability to communicate information clearly (written and oral)
  • Ability to effectively manage conflict
  • Demonstrated track record of motivating and energizing others
  • Proven track record in organizational development, talent strategy and culture-building
  • Experience managing HR functions in complex, multi-departmental organizations (nonprofit or mission-driven environments preferred)
  • Strong knowledge of Federal and California employment law, HR compliance, and best practices required
  • Strategic and creative thinker with a hands-on approach
  • Commitment to the OFJCC's mission and values and enthusiasm for strengthening Jewish communal life

Why Join the OFJCC?

  • Play a pivotal leadership role in one of the largest Jewish Community Centers in the country
  • Collaborate with an energetic, values-driven leadership team
  • Be part of a passionate team making a real difference
  • Lead transformative HR initiatives in a collaborative environment
  • Work in a vibrant campus environment serving children, families, fitness enthusiasts, and learners of all ages

If you are a visionary HR leader who thrives on both strategic and hands-on work, and you are inspired to help shape the future of a cornerstone Jewish community institution, we invite you to apply.

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