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Oshman Family JCC

Nonprofit community center for Jewish life

Talent & Employee Experience Specialist

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$72k - $85k/yr
Mid, Senior
Palo Alto, CA, USA
In Person
People & HRGeneralist Recruiting, HR Generalist & Employee Relations

About the job

Requirements
  • Have 3–6 years of progressive human resources or talent experience, including meaningful responsibility for recruiting and employee experience work.
  • Have a track record of building talent pipelines, improving hiring processes, and solving hard-to-fill recruiting challenges.
  • Partner effectively with hiring managers, ask probing questions, challenge assumptions, and help shape better hiring decisions.
  • Have experience supporting or improving employee experience initiatives that strengthen connection, engagement, and retention.
  • Use data and recruiting insights to identify patterns, improve outcomes, and guide decisions.
  • Have experience with third-party platforms, including applicant tracking systems, human resources information systems, sourcing tools, and digital recruiting platforms.
  • Demonstrate use of artificial intelligence and automation to improve work, increase efficiency, and create a better candidate or employee experience.
  • Apply sound judgment, communication, and execution skills to turn ideas into action.
Responsibilities
  • Build and run the recruiting process from sourcing through offer, with a focus on candidate quality, speed, and experience.
  • Create sustainable talent pipelines through schools, job boards, social media, community outreach, professional networks, referrals, and other recruiting partnerships.
  • Support employee experience through onboarding, orientation, recognition programs, engagement, and communications that strengthen connection and retention.
  • Use recruiting and engagement data to identify patterns, inform decisions, and focus efforts where they will have the greatest impact.
  • Use artificial intelligence, automation, and technology to streamline processes and build scalable systems while staying current on recruiting and engagement trends.
  • Continuously improve the employee lifecycle by making each stage more thoughtful, efficient, and meaningful.
Desired Qualifications
  • SHRM or HRCI certification is a plus.

About the company

The Oshman Family Jewish Community Center (OFJCC) is a nonprofit community hub that serves the South Peninsula by offering a wide range of programs and services, including education, social events, culture, fitness, and sports. It provides space and coordination for Jewish institutions, local groups, and individuals to come together for learning, collaboration, and community building. The center operates through its Taube Koret Campus for Jewish Life, running activities and programs that people participate in directly on-site or through partnerships. Its two trademarks, Live Fully® and Architects of the Jewish Future®, emphasize a commitment to active, engaged Jewish life. Compared with other community centers, OFJCC differentiates itself by its focus on linking Jewish organizations and the broader community to enhance the collective well-being. The main goal is to strengthen the local Jewish community and promote education, connection, and shared experiences across diverse groups.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

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Total Funding

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Headquarters

Palo Alto, California

Founded

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What believers are saying

  • January 2026 promotions added Sally Flinchbaugh and Luba Palant, sharpening execution.
  • Nourish Café's January 2025 Tony Caters partnership upgrades campus amenities and daily traffic.
  • ProPublica filings show $116.9 million assets and $76.6 million net assets in 2024.

What critics are saying

  • Maccabi Sports Camp left Palo Alto for Colorado in 2027, weakening youth retention.
  • 2024 finances showed $34.9 million expenses against $31.0 million revenue, pressuring margins.
  • Heavy bond debt and campus fixed costs expose the JCC to enrollment shocks.

What makes Oshman Family JCC unique

  • Taube Koret Campus anchors Palo Alto's Jewish life, fitness, childcare, and senior programming.
  • The OFJCC pairs a full gym, pools, and classes with community and Jewish programming.
  • Its JCC Maccabi Sports Camp built a regional youth-sports brand since 2014.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Vacation
  • Gym Membership
  • Employee Discounts

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