HR Business Partner

BENEFITS: 100% Paid by employer: medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, LTD. 403(b) Retirement matched at 6%; 100% employer vesting. PTO: 3 weeks vacation, 2 weeks sick, 4 wellness days, 13 holidays, $750 annual wellness benefit, and optional Flex plan and dependent coverage.

WORK LOCATION: Currently we are fully remote. A hybrid approach in King County is planned for 2025.

WORK SCHEDULE: Monday Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Position Overview

The HR Business Partner plays a pivotal role in supporting people managers and staff, making a positive daily impact while driving the organizations mission and values. This role is responsible for developing and implementing a recruitment function to attract top talent while fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. Additionally, the HR Business Partner manages benefits administration, support in employee relations, participates in training and development initiatives, and provides people managers with training, advisement, and resources.

Key responsibilities include talent acquisition, onboarding new hires, managing benefits enrollment and inquiries, facilitating new employee orientation, supporting the People & Culture team initiatives, and actively participating in organizational committees to align with organization goals and foster collaboration. The HR Business Partner works closely with the People & Culture Director on organizational development initiatives and will manage the annual performance review process. This includes contributing to the design and execution of programs and processes that enhance organizational effectiveness and employee engagement.

The HR Business Partner operates with autonomy to make recommendations and provide resolutions on behalf of the People & Culture team, ensuring impactful and tailored solutions. This role is ideal for a dynamic professional who thrives in a collaborative environment, is passionate about talent acquisition, benefits, leave, compliance, and organizational development, and is eager to contribute to building a thriving and inclusive workplace.

Major Responsibilities

• Develops and implements sustainable recruitment and selection processes to attract and retain high-caliber talent. Build and maintain effective sourcing and assessment approaches that enrich the candidate experience, communicate HHs culture, and align with organizational needs and values. Serves as a HHs brand ambassador throughout the applicants experience.
• Partner with hiring managers to identify job qualifications, create job descriptions, and develop effective interview and selection tools.
• Establish and maintain a seamless talent pipeline, ensuring a smooth transition from talent acquisition to onboarding to support a positive employee experience.
• Provide compensation quotes as part of the hiring process, ensuring alignment with internal equity and candidate qualifications. Develop and maintain compensation guidelines and frameworks to ensure fairness and consistency across roles.
• Oversee pre-employment processes, including reference checks, background checks, and new hire paperwork, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and organizational standards.
• Ensure equitable hiring practices that align with diversity, equity, and inclusion goals, as well as state and federal employment regulations.
• Manage Paycom HCM, ensuring accurate data entry, user-friendly accessibility, and compliance with data protection laws.
• Administer leave programs, including Washington Paid Family & Medical Leave, and organizational leave policies, supporting employees in understanding and navigating their benefits.
• Maintain compliance with employment laws and regulations while handling sensitive employee information with the utmost confidentiality.
• Manage unemployment claims, workers compensation cases, and other compliance-related matters.
• Develop, maintain, and update job descriptions to ensure accuracy, alignment with organizational goals, and compliance with employment regulations, while reflecting internal equity and role qualifications.
• Collaborate with the Director of People & Culture to address organizational needs, including workforce planning, employee recognition programs, and talent management. Support leadership in aligning these initiatives with organizational values and goals.
• Conduct workplace investigations and support resolution processes to foster a positive and inclusive workplace environment.
• Serves as the primary People & Culture contact in advising staff and people managers on HR inquiries, performance management, and the application of policies and procedures.
• Design and facilitate a comprehensive onboarding process to integrate new hires effectively and create a positive first impression of the organization.
• Develop and implement training and orientation programs to promote employee growth, engagement, and alignment with organizational goals.
• Oversee the administering of employee benefits, including open enrollment and ongoing team member support. Educate staff on available benefits and provide guidance to ensure understanding and informed decision-making.
• Tracks and analyzes HR metrics such as turnover rates, employee engagement, and recruitment metrics to inform strategic decision-making.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date employee data across People & Culture systems, ensuring compliance with data protection laws.
• Prepare reports to identify trends and support organizational goals, incorporating feedback to improve retention and employee experience. Leverage HR best practices and insights to enhance recruitment, retention, and overall employee satisfaction.
• Ensures a smooth and compliant exit process for departing employees, including conducting exit interviews, coordinating final paperwork, and managing system updates.
• Contribute to strategic People & Culture initiatives by participating in projects that align with organizational objectives and improve HR processes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in business or human resources, or a related field, with a minimum of 3 years of related experience as an HR Business Partner/HR Generalist/HR Recruiter, or the equivalent combination of education & work experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with team members, people managers, and key stakeholders.
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience of recruitment practices, including sourcing techniques, interview methodologies, and candidate assessment, with an emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Strong knowledge of employee benefits programs including enrollment events and orientation, health, retirement, and leave policies.
• Comprehensive understanding of local, state, and federal employment laws, including organizational leave policies, WA Paid Family & Medical Leave (PFML), and other relevant regulations.
• Experience with HR metrics, including tracking, analyzing, and generating reports to inform decision-making and support organizational goals.
• Proficiency in managing data, enrollment, and functions within an HCM platform and applicant tracking systems (ATS); experience using Paycom is a plus.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Exceptional communication skills, including written, verbal, and electronic communication.

Preferred Qualifications

• SHRM-CP or PHR certification is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in supporting an equitable compensation framework is preferred.