Senior HR Business Partner - Seattle, WA

Senior HR Business Partner (Job Code #26-0555)

Location: Seattle, Washington, United States

Compensation Range: $115,000 - $130,000 per year

Onsite Status: Hybrid role – combination of WFH and in-person work

Address: 1131 SW Klickitat Way, Seattle, Washington 98134, United States

• Oversee change management within the HRIS system for managers, including pay changes, transfers, retirement, termination, etc.
• Partner with HR Management to improve manager and employee performance by identifying and clarifying problems; evaluating potential solutions; implementing selected solutions; coaching and counseling.
• Collaborate with leadership to champion and accelerate a culture of excellence, engaging and inspiring people to deliver top business results.
• Partner with Regional and HR management on employee relations, including coaching & development, corrective action plans, union grievances, and terminations.
• Responsible for processing and managing leaves of absence (FMLA, State Leave, WC, etc.).
• Partner with leaders to develop and implement recruiting strategies, managing job postings, offer letters, compensation pricing, and onboarding.
• Take an active role with senior leaders, regional managers, and HR management in developing people/talent programs—recruiting, retention, compensation, benefits, performance management, succession, goal setting, and training.
• Partner with managers to identify key performers and potential for growth during succession planning at locations.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements to reduce risks and ensure compliance; partner with legal department as needed.
• Maintain HR policies and procedures by updating and recommending best practices to senior HR staff.
• Partner with HR leadership in conducting management/employee training on performance management, safety, harassment, and other policy guidelines.
• Respond to inquiries promptly and educate employees on HR practices and procedures.
• Implement new and existing HRIS platforms—create setup tables, review best practices, administer and maintain.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Minimum of 8 years of Human Resources experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of HR strategic leadership with labor relations and experience in both Union and Non-Union environments.
• Industry experience in shipping/logistics/transportation preferred but not critical.
• International or multi-regional experience a plus.
• Preferred bilingual, fluent in English and Spanish.
• Demonstrated knowledge of applicable laws: ADA, ADEA, EEO, affirmative action, FMLA, FLSA, OSHA, etc.
• Strong ability to attract and retain talent and motivate high-performance teams.
• Ability to bring credibility to the HR function through professional skills.
• Project integrity while winning through consultative, embracing personality.
• Superior interpersonal communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy is a must.

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Our company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Eligible employees (and families) may qualify for medical, dental, and vision insurance; basic life insurance; accidental death insurance; paid disability; paid parental leave if eligible;
Employee Assistance Program; paid sick and vacation time; company holidays; paid bereavement leave; paid jury duty; 401(k) plan; retirement plan; discretionary or metric-based bonuses.