HealthierHere is hiring for the role of People & Culture Partner! Please see information about the role and how to apply below.

Position Details

REPORTS TO: Director of People & Culture

CLASSIFICATION: Full-time/Exempt

HIRING PAY RANGE: $95,000 - $115,000

BENEFITS: 100% Paid by employer: medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, LTD. 403(b) Retirement matched at 6%; 100% immediate 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 early 2025

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

Position Overview

The People & Culture Partner plays a pivotal role in supporting people managers and staff, making a positive daily impact while driving the organization’s mission and values. This role is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive recruitment strategies to attract top talent while fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. Additionally, the People & Culture Partner manages benefits administration, oversees employee relations, leads 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 Director with People & Culture initiatives, and actively participating in organizational committees to align with strategic goals and foster collaboration. The People & Culture Partner works closely with the People & Culture Director on compensation strategies, organizational development initiatives, and managing the annual performance review process. This includes contributing to the design and execution of programs and processes that enhance organizational effectiveness and employee engagement.

In this pivotal role, the People & Culture 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 strategies to attract and retain high-caliber talent. Build and maintain effective sourcing and assessment approaches that enrich the candidate experience, communicate HH’s culture, and align with organizational needs and values. Serves as a HH’s brand ambassador throughout the applicant’s 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.
• Oversee pre-employment processes, including reference checks, background checks, and new hire paperwork, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and organizational standards.
• 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.
• 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 regular reports to identify trends, support organizational goals, and inform leadership.
• Ensures a smooth and compliant exit process for departing employees, including conducting exit interviews, coordinating final paperwork, and managing system updates.
• Gathers feedback to identify trends and improve retention and employee experience.
• Contribute to strategic HR initiatives by participating in projects that align with organizational objectives and improve HR processes.
• Stay updated on HR trends and best practices, applying insights to enhance recruitment, retention, and overall employee satisfaction efforts.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s 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 HH 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.

Physical Demands

The physical demands of this role include:

• Perform prolonged periods of sitting or standing while working on a computer or attending virtual and in-person meetings.
• Engage in repetitive motions such as typing, scrolling, and using a mouse or trackpad.
• Communicate effectively through verbal and auditory means during video calls, phone calls, and in-person interactions.
• Perform occasional physical tasks, such as setting up equipment or handling materials, which may involve lifting or moving items weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Travel to the office or other work sites as needed, which may involve driving or using public transportation.
• Maintain visual focus and acuity during extended screen time.

How to Apply

Please send your resume and cover letter to Taylor Williamson, HR Recruitment Consultant – Careers@HealthierHere.org with “People & Culture Partner” in the subject line.

Schedule and Worksite

This position works full-time Monday – Friday during standard business hours. HealthierHere is currently performing all work remotely with a hybrid approach planned for Q1/2025. There may be situations where the employee is required to report to an off-site HealthierHere work location. Employees will be provided with a HealthierHere-issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.

Who We Are

HealthierHere is a regional collaborative committed to transformative change in the health and well-being of King County residents. We bring together community members and leaders from diverse sectors to address persistent health disparities, improve population health, prevent disease and address the social determinants of health. We strive for the “quadruple aim”—providing better care, lower costs, and a better experience for patients and providers.

HealthierHere is one of nine Accountable Communities of Health in Washington State responsible for addressing health equity and supporting whole person integrated care. This is one part of a much broader effort to achieve significant gains in health and well-being for our community.

As an organization, HealthierHere operates under a set of core values that include equity, community, partnership, innovation, and results. These values guide our work with each other and with our community partners. HealthierHere leads with equity. We work to intentionally eliminate disparities and address the current power dynamic and structural racism in our health care system that perpetuates inequities. We believe that every community member in King County should receive the type of care that they deserve - with respect and without stigma - to address their unique and individual needs.

As our name suggests, we are committed to health equity and believe that here, in King County, everyone’s health matters.

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