Interim HR Director (Nonprofit) in Los Angeles, California

Location

Los Angeles, California

Job Type

Contractor

Company

Scion Staffing

Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for an Interim Human Resources Director on behalf of a growing, mission-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening communities and supporting vulnerable populations through innovative programs, direct services, and strategic partnerships. Through a broad range of community-focused initiatives, the organization works to create meaningful pathways toward stability, wellness, and long-term success for individuals and families throughout the region.

This is a full-time interim opportunity based in Los Angeles, California, with the potential to transition into a permanent leadership position. Reporting directly to executive leadership, the Interim Human Resources Director will play a critical role in strengthening organizational culture, supporting workforce initiatives, enhancing employee engagement, and building the people infrastructure necessary to support continued growth and mission success. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced HR leader who thrives in mission-driven environments and is passionate about creating workplaces where employees feel supported, valued, and empowered to make a difference.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Interim Human Resources Director serves as a key member of the leadership team, providing strategic oversight of all human resources functions while ensuring workforce practices align with organizational goals, compliance requirements, and mission-driven values. This role will oversee employee relations, performance management, talent development, benefits administration, policy development, compliance initiatives, and organizational culture efforts across a diverse and growing workforce.

The ideal candidate is an approachable, emotionally intelligent leader who can balance strategic planning with hands-on execution. They will serve as a trusted advisor to leadership while implementing systems, processes, and best practices that support employee success, organizational effectiveness, and long-term sustainability. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on both organizational culture and operational excellence.

PERKS: • Interim compensation of $65-70/hour • Opportunity to step into a highly visible executive leadership role with potential for permanent hire • Meaningful mission-driven work supporting programs that create lasting impact for individuals, families, and communities • Collaborative leadership team committed to growth, innovation, and employee development • Opportunity to strengthen organizational culture, workforce strategy, and employee engagement during an exciting period of growth

RESPONSIBILITIES: • Provide strategic leadership and oversight for all human resources functions, including workforce planning, employee relations, performance management, compliance, and organizational development • Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on personnel matters, organizational structure, workforce strategy, and risk management • Lead initiatives focused on employee engagement, retention, leadership development, workplace culture, and staff wellness • Oversee HR operations, including onboarding, policy administration, benefits, payroll oversight, compliance programs, and personnel systems • Ensure compliance with employment laws, workplace regulations, audits, grant requirements, and organizational policies • Develop and implement scalable HR systems, processes, and accountability measures that support organizational growth and operational excellence

QUALIFICATIONS: • Demonstrated experience leading human resources functions within nonprofit, social services, healthcare, behavioral health, community-based, government-funded, or other mission-driven organizations • Strong knowledge of employee relations, performance management, workforce planning, talent development, compensation, benefits administration, and organizational development • Experience advising executive leaders and managers on complex personnel matters, workplace investigations, conflict resolution, corrective actions, and risk mitigation strategies • Deep understanding of federal, state, and local employment laws, HR compliance requirements, workplace policies, and best practices • Proven ability to develop and implement HR systems, policies, procedures, employee handbooks, training programs, and workforce accountability measures

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

This interim opportunity offers a compensation range of $65-70/hour plus health benefits and sick time, with the potential for conversion into a permanent Human Resources Director position. The organization is committed to supporting employee well-being and professional growth and offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible permanent employees, including healthcare coverage, retirement benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

HOW TO APPLY:

For immediate consideration, please submit your resume here!

ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM:

Scion Staffing is a national award-winning staffing firm! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing. We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm can also be found online.

Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent. For opportunities located in a region that have enacted fair chance, arrest or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.