Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation Human Resources Manager

Human Resources Manager Reports to: Director, Human Resources Location: Palo Alto, CA Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation Established in September 2000, the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation seeks to advance environmental conservation, scientific research, and patient care. The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation is among the 10 largest foundations in the U.S. and one of the largest private funders of environmental conservation and science in the world. The Foundation is devoted to the inspirational vision articulated by our founders: “creating positive outcomes for future generations.” This vision guides our mission: to achieve significant, lasting, and measurable results in environmental conservation, science, and patient care—globally and in the San Francisco Bay Area. A set of core values—impact, integrity, disciplined approach, and collaboration—directs our work. The Foundation carries out its work through the following frameworks: Programs: The enduring management unit designed to achieve transformational change in a selected field of interest through a portfolio of integrated interventions (initiatives, commitments, grants, and other strategic actions). Initiatives: Initiatives are built around well-developed strategies for concentrated investments, focused on the long-term and achieving significant impact. Initiatives are characterized by a portfolio approach to grantmaking, and other engagements of the Foundation, to pursue ambitious, large-scale outcomes. Program grants: The Foundation funds experimentation, focused innovation, and agile response to time-sensitive, high-impact opportunities in its areas of focus. Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation • Headquartered in Palo Alto, CA • Over $5 billion in assets • Annual Foundation budget of ~$250 million • ~80 employees • Three program areas • Environmental Conservation • Science • Patient Care • A San Francisco Bay Area Portfolio that focuses on these same issues locally For more information, please visit www.moore.org. Human Resources The Human Resources department is responsible for all aspects of the Foundations human capital including benefits, compensation, employee relations, payroll, diversity, organizational development, talent development, recruitment and training. The Position The Human Resources Manager is a strategic business partner and a key member of the HR team who will be responsible for leading the entire recruitment function, as well as the entire training and development function within the Foundation. The Human Resources Manager will also work with the Director of Human Resources on various aspects of talent management, employee relations, performance management and other HR related items, providing guidance and assistance to all Foundation employees. Key Responsibilities The Human Resources Manager will be responsible for: • Recruitment and staffing: Work with leadership and hiring managers on attracting, recruiting and hiring top talent to meet the needs of the Foundation. Create recruitment strategies, refine job requirements and determine effective means to develop top candidate pools for all open positions. Develop a strategy to seek out and attract candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Establish metrics to measure talent acquisition success. Oversee a very effective and efficient hiring process from start to finish. • Training and development: Proactively assess the need for management and employee training to improve effectiveness in areas such as supervision and leadership, communication, employee development, performance management, Foundation culture and values. Develop and implement these programs and monitor results to maximize impact and effectiveness. Work with internal/external staff to design and deliver programs aimed at increasing the knowledge, skill and attributes of the Foundation staff. • Employee relations: Provide ongoing support and assistance with employee relations issues. Evaluate and update human resources policies and support the communication of these policies, procedures and programs throughout the organization. • Performance management: Work with leadership to ensure a comprehensive performance management program that supports the achievement of the Foundation’s strategic goals. Work effectively across the Foundation to reinforce its performance-driven environment. • Employee orientation: Develop and manage employee orientation, onboarding, training and development programs. Experience and Education The candidate will have: • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology, or other related field preferred. • 7+ years relevant work experience preferred. • PHR certification highly desired. • Advanced knowledge of and experience in recruitment and training functions. • Advanced knowledge of HR practices and policies such as legal, onboarding, organizational development, strategy development, advance knowledge of HRIS technologies (e.g. Ceridian HR, Halogen, etc.). • Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office. Competencies and Attributes The ideal candidate also will have: • Ability to effectively act as a strategic business partner to all employees. • Exceptional client service-oriented, interpersonal and relationship-building skills. • Exceptional listening skills to determine client needs and providing quick and practical solutions, while balancing the requirements to adhere to legal requirements and Foundation policy. • Deliver high quality products and decisions in a timely and efficient manner. • Mobilize resources to develop and implement work plan to achieve goals. • Incorporate current best practices and thinking in HR and talent management to the Foundation. • Exceptional written and oral communication and presentation skills. • Ability to effectively interact and influence at all levels of the organization. • Serve as a role model to others and act in accordance with the Foundation’s values. • Creativity. • Strong organizational skills; ability to self-manage priorities and goals; ability to make quick, thoughtful decisions on the basis of knowledge, analysis, external input and objective due diligence; detail-oriented and efficient; ability to multi-task and to take projects through to conclusion under a deadline. • Demonstrated ability to accept challenges and perform in an ever-changing and fast-paced environment. • Capability to identify issues and then develop creative and effective solutions that fit the environment. Must be able to facilitate conflict resolution. • Willingness to be a hands-on manager and a self-motivated “doer”, able to work both independently and as part of a team. Sense of urgency, results orientation, a hands-on ability and a “roll up your sleeves” attitude. The ability to be flexible and to manage through ambiguity. • Impeccable reputation for integrity and judgment; models ethics in all actions; objective and thoughtful. • Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion; establish and maintain credibility and trust. • Ability to work equally well with and represent both senior management and staff. • Demonstrated success in leadership and problem solving. • Commitment to diversity. • Understanding of the interdependence of the organization and the ability to align HR plans accordingly. • Good common sense/judgment and the ability to think strategically about the Foundation beyond the human resources function. Compensation and Benefits Compensation includes a competitive base salary and an excellent package of health, retirement savings and other benefits. Application Process Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume by email to: jobs@moore.org. Please include Human Resources Manager in the subject line. The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. All correspondence will remain confidential.