Lamp Community
Job Announcement
Lamp Community is a Los Angeles based nonprofit organization that permanently ends homelessness improves
the health and builds self-sufficiency among homeless men and women living with severe mental illness.
Human Resources Manager
Lamp Community is searching for a multi-talented individual to join our Administrative team. The Human
Resources Manager will coordinate the agency’s HR function to ensure the organization is well staffed and in
compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. The position works closely with senior management to
develop and implement HR policies, functions and activities. The Human Resources Manager will:
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facilitate staff recruitment, hiring and orientation; maintain employees in payroll system
develop and update job descriptions, including salary ranges for each position
oversee performance evaluation process
help create package of employee benefits, including working/negotiating with insurance brokers and
carriers and plan administrators, as appropriate and assigned
coach managers and consult on organizational effectiveness and workforce issues
provide guidance, taking a leading role when appropriate, on employee relations issues, which can
include performance or incident investigations, performance improvement plans, performance
management and terminations
conduct periodic review and update of human resource policies, procedures and documents for
applicability to organizational culture and budget and compliance with local, state and federal regulations
and requirements
Other duties include managing employee garnishments, coordinating the reporting of information to various
governmental agencies and benefits brokers/providers and preparing periodic reports of human resource-related
activities monthly. Incumbent will also be tasked with tracking trainings required for specific job functions and as
required for contracts or other regulatory compliance. Will manage and maintain all employee records relating to
employment, including confidential personnel files and database records. Will be asked to perform other duties as
needed.
Requirements/Qualifications:
Incumbent must have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience managing a comprehensive program as well
as experience with benefits and automated payroll systems. Must have extensive knowledge of current federal,
state and local regulations and requirements regarding pay, employment and other personnel issues as well as a
demonstrated ability to work with senior management and board of directors. Excellent oral and written
communication skills and a demonstrated ability to create an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration are
required. Must also be able to work with colleagues from a variety of communities, backgrounds and cultural
groups. Nonprofit experience preferred, EOE.
Lamp is located in the Skid Row area of Downtown and offers a competitive salary and benefits.
To Apply:
Please send cover letter, resume and salary history to:
Lamp Community, Human Resources
526 San Pedro Street
Los Angeles, CA 90013
Please indicate “Human Resources Manager” in the subject line.
Email: jobs@lampcommunity.org
Web: lampcommunity.org
Fax:
213. 270-9060