HR Director Jobs in San Francisco, CA

A HR Director, or Human Resources Director, plays a pivotal role in developing and implementing policies and strategies related to all aspects of human resources management. This includes talent acquisition, learning and development, employee relations, compensation and benefits, and compliance with labor laws. As leaders, they guide and manage the overall provision of Human Resources services and programs for an entire organization. They collaborate with top management in decision-making and act as a bridge between the management and employees, ensuring a positive work environment and employee satisfaction.

Some of the key skills required for an HR Director role include leadership, strategic thinking, excellent communication, and interpersonal skills. Additionally, a thorough understanding of labor laws, personal management, and employee relations is crucial. They are usually expected to hold a bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field, with many employers preferring a master's degree. Certifications like Professional in Human Resources (PHR), Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), or Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) can significantly enhance their credentials. Typically, before becoming a HR Director, a professional could hold roles such as HR Generalist, HR Manager, or HR Business Partner.

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Head of People and Recruitment (Hybrid)

We’re hiring a Head of People and Recruitment to build the systems and culture that will let us double our team to 30+ staff over the next two years. Tarbell’s work depends entirely on the people...

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Human Resources Manager

  • Forward Air
  • Union City, CA (23 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Union City, CA (23 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Technical experience with leading Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) technologies such as Oracle, Workday, SAP, etc.; we use Oracle HCM Cloud....

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Human Resources Manager

  • Rich Table
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago

Required Years of Experience 3 years Job Details RT Restaurant Group, the team behind RICH TABLE, RT Rotisserie, and RT Bistro, is seeking an experienced and highly organized HR, Payroll & Office...

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Senior Coordinator: Human Resources

  • Mayer Brown
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days ago

laws Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office products Knowledge of HRIS software preferred Performance Traits : Strong customer service and hospitality skills Ability to work in a diverse...

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Director of Human Resources

  • Meyers Nave, A Professional Corporation
  • Oakland, CA (11 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (11 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 2 days ago

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The position's essential functions include but are not limited to the following: Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies, procedures, and practices to ensure compliance with...

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Principal Product Manager, HR Systems

  • Qualys, Inc.
  • Foster City, CA (17 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Foster City, CA (17 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Come work at a place where innovation and teamwork come together to support the most exciting missions in the world! Overview: We are seeking an experienced Principal Product Manager - HR Systems...

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Senior HR Advisor, Escalations

  • Rippling People Center Inc.
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 5 days ago

About Rippling Rippling gives businesses one place to run HR, IT, and Finance. It brings together all of the workforce systems that are normally scattered across a company, like payroll, expenses,...

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Payroll & HR Coordinator - Bilingual English/Spanish

  • The Professional Tree Care Company
  • Berkeley, CA (10 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Berkeley, CA (10 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Do you enjoy running payroll? Have you done enough Human Resources onboarding to consider yourself a Coordinator? If not, would you like to learn? Would you appreciate having flexibility with you...

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Senior Manager, Human Resources

  • Sodexo S A
  • Richmond, CA (12 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Richmond, CA (12 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Role Overview Sodexo Energy and Resource is seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Human Resources to support one of our Oil & Gas Clients in Richmond, CA. This Senior Manager, Human Resources...

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Senior Manager, Human Resources

  • Sodexo
  • San Ramon, CA (22 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • San Ramon, CA (22 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Role Overview Sodexo Energy and Resource is seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Human Resources to support one of our Oil & Gas Clients in Richmond, CA. This Senior Manager, Human Resources...

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Manager, Employee Relations

  • Gap Inc.
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 7 days ago

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Director of Human Resources

  • Liberty Personnel
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 7 days ago

Job Details: Director of Human Resources Responsibilities: - Set and maintain HR policies across multiple offices while keeping everything compliant and consistent - Advise leadership on employee...

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Director, Human Resources Technology - Workday Architect

  • Revolution Medicines, Inc.
  • Redwood City, CA (23 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Redwood City, CA (23 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Revolution Medicines is a late-stage clinical oncology company developing novel targeted therapies for patients with RAS-addicted cancers. The company's R&D pipeline comprises RAS(ON) inhibitors...

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Human Resource Manager

  • Hy-Vee
  • Pleasant Hill, CA (22 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Pleasant Hill, CA (22 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 10 days ago

Additional Considerations (if any): At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise "a helpful smile in every aisle" and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and...

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HR Coordinator

  • Aston Carter
  • South San Francisco, CA (8 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • South San Francisco, CA (8 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 11 days ago

HR Coordinator (Bilingual English/Spanish) Job Description This contract-to-hire HR Coordinator role offers an opportunity to provide immediate support to payroll operations while gradually...

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HR Director Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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HR Fundamentals
HR professionals look after the greatest creators of value (and risk) in organisations: their people. On this five-week course, youll be introduced to the practice of HR, and develop essential...
Boardroom Foundations: What Every Future Board Director Should Know
Step into the boardroom and discover the fundamentals of governance, leadership, and effective decision-making. Across five weeks, youll explore the role of governance in organisational settings,...
Strategic HR Management
This course is about both the design and execution of human resource management strategies. This course has two central themes: (1) How to think systematically and strategically about aspects of...

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Salary for HR Director Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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Highest Education Level

HR Directors in San Francisco, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
46.9%
Master's Degree
32.3%
Associate's Degree
6.3%
High School or GED
5.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.9%
Doctorate Degree
3.2%
Some College
1.1%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by HR Directors in San Francisco, CA
4-6 years
54.2%
8-10 years
16.7%
2-4 years
12.5%
6-8 years
12.5%
1-2 years
4.2%



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