

Safe Passages
Safe Passages is a non-profit organization dedicated to disrupting the cycle of poverty. The organization, with a team of 51-200 employees, supports youth and families to promote student success and community development. Safe Passages is currently hiring for three positions: * **Recruiter:** This full-time, on-site position in Oakland, CA, requires the Recruiter to support the sourcing, screening, interviewing, and hiring processes. The Recruiter will manage the full recruiting lifecycle, maintain communication with candidates and hiring teams, establish relationships with hiring managers, screen and interview applicants, and track and report on recruiting metrics. The salary for this role is between $55,000 - $60,000 USD. * **Early Childhood VISTA (AmeriCorps):** Safe Passages is seeking two Early Childhood VISTA members for on-site positions in Oakland, CA. The Early Childhood VISTAs will support early learning programs by strengthening and growing services for young children (ages 0–5) and their families. The position requires a full-time, 12-month commitment. The first VISTA will work on Baby Learning & Parent Workshops, supporting parent workshops and early learning activities for caregivers and their infants and toddlers. The second VISTA will support Grow & Play, assisting early childhood educators. The schedule is typically Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm, with occasional night and weekend events. Benefits include a living allowance of $1,320 every two weeks (before taxes and deductions), a choice of Education Award or End-of-Service Stipend, healthcare benefits, and childcare benefits. * **Payroll Specialist:** Safe Passages is seeking a full-time, on-site Payroll Specialist in Oakland, CA. This position ensures accurate and timely payroll, maintains records, resolves discrepancies, and supports audits. Key responsibilities include processing payroll, maintaining accurate records, ensuring compliance with regulations, collaborating with HR, processing employee status changes, entering and verifying timekeeping records, processing deductions, assisting with tax filings, and assisting the Controller and Finance director. The salary for this role is between $65,000 - $75,000 USD. The positions utilize various technologies: * **Recruiter:** Recruitment, Screening, Interviewing, Hiring, Communication, Relationship Building, Sourcing, Negotiation, Metrics Tracking, Collaboration, Community Outreach, Talent Acquisition, Onboarding, HR Policies, Job Fair Presentations, Candidate Assessment. * **Early Childhood VISTA:** Early Childhood Education, Curriculum Development, Workshop Facilitation, Program Documentation, Training Support, Resource Organization, Family Engagement, Collaboration, Communication, Professional Development, Outcome Tracking, Community Support, System Development, Partnership Building, Learning Activities, Positive Learning Experiences * **Payroll Specialist:** Payroll Processing, Accounting, Finance, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Customer Service, Attention to Detail, Organizational Skills, Confidentiality, Microsoft Excel, Payroll Software, Timekeeping Systems Safe Passages offers on-site work environments for all three positions. The Recruiter and Payroll Specialist positions are in Oakland, CA. The Early Childhood VISTA (AmeriCorps) positions are also located in Oakland, CA. 1. **What are the required qualifications for the Recruiter position?** A Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in human resources management or a related field, and at least 2 years of experience in community outreach, recruitment, or human resources. 2. **What are the key responsibilities of the Early Childhood VISTA positions?** VISTAs support early learning programs by creating and improving tools, materials, and processes that help programs run smoothly and meet the needs of families and educators. 3. **What are the benefits offered to the Recruiter?** The Recruiter is offered 13 paid holidays, 1 floating holiday, 100% Employer-paid insurance coverage and 75% Employer-paid domestic partner and dependent coverage for medical, dental, and vision benefits, Chiropractic & Acupuncture Coverage, Paid time off and sick leave accruals, Employer-administered Flexible Spending Accounts for Health Care and Dependent Care expenses, Employer-administered voluntary pre- or post-tax 403 (b) employee retirement contribution account, Employee Assistance Program, and eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. 4. **What are the essential functions of the Payroll Specialist?** The Payroll Specialist processes payroll, maintains accurate records, ensures compliance with regulations, collaborates with HR, processes employee status changes, enters and verifies timekeeping records, processes deductions, assists with tax filings, and assists the Controller and Finance director. 5. **What are the additional requirements to work at Safe Passages?** Proof of eligibility to work in the U.S., full FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccination, and a TB test within the last 3 years. 6. **What is the work schedule for the Payroll Specialist?** The position is based on a 40-hour work week and requires a flexible schedule, including some evening and weekend hours as needed.
About the Company
Safe Passages 501(c)(3) is an inter-governmental partnership including the City of Oakland, the County of Alameda, the Oakland Unified School District (OUSD), philanthropy and community-based partners that is committed to advocating for children, youth, and families with a special emphasis on vulnerable populations within the County of Alameda.
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