Senior HR Business Partner

Our Mission: Lutheran Community Services Northwest partners with individuals, families and communities for health, justice and hope.

About Us Lutheran Community Services Northwest is a non-profit human services agency that improves lives of people in communities throughout Washington, Oregon and Idaho. We provide a wide variety of services to adults, adolescents, children, families, schools and communities. We are privileged to touch lives of all ages, cultures and faiths.

MISSION IMPACT: All LCSNW team members will contribute to our mission of partnering with individuals, families and communities for health, justice and hope. The Senior HRBP collaborates with agency leadership to align human resources strategies with overall business objectives; ensures agency HR practices and policies align with current employment laws, regulations, and industry standards; and provides guidance to leaders to maintain an inclusive work environment. The SHRBP also serves as a coach and mentor to other employee relations team members and provides higher level and backup support as needed. This is a hybrid position that requires 3 days per week onsite.  

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Partner with business leaders to understand their objectives and challenges and develop HR strategies and plans to support their goals.
• In partnership with the recruiting team, maintain recruiting processes that enhance the candidate’s experience, demonstrate fair and consistent hiring practices, and improve retention; as needed, provide hands-on recruitment support.
• Support and advise business leaders on performance management processes, including goal setting, performance evaluations, feedback, and development plans.
• Provide guidance and support to resolve employee issues and conflicts, and conduct timely, thorough, and objective investigations for assigned worksites and for other worksites as needed.
• Identify training and development needs; assist in the design of and deliver learning programs to enhance employee skills and knowledge.
• Implement initiatives to improve employee engagement, foster a positive work culture and support an employer of choice experience.
• Administer compensation policies, leaves of absence and other benefits equitably and in compliance with agency and legal standards.
• As determined by HR leadership and based on department needs, manage employee relations team members and/or support additional assignments.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 5 years of relevant human resources experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or related field; substantial relevant experience will be considered in place of degree
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written
• Intermediate mastery of business applications and productivity suites, including HRIS utilization for current, accurate maintenance of employee data
• Demonstrates resilience, awareness and self-regulation in navigating challenges, conflict and obstacles/barriers.
• Thrives in a diverse and multicultural environment; works with cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategies to enhance end-user experiences throughout the service lifecycle
• Demonstrates exceptional commitment to serving and advocating for diverse and marginalized populations
• Interacts with others and performs tasks in-person and through the use of technology, with long periods of stationary activity and minimal periods of increased physical activity including and not limited to walking, reaching, stooping, crouching, kneeling, and climbing ramps or stairs
• Moves equipment/materials weighing up to 10 pounds frequently and up to 25 pounds occasionally
• Travels between worksites regularly, 
• Works in a variety of settings, including and not limited to LCSNW office locations, partner agency and community-based settings, and faith-based settings such as churches
• Meets LCSNW criminal background clearance requirements

The Perks:  We offer a full benefits package with options for medical, dental, prescription and vision coverage; employer-paid short and long-term disability, as well as life insurance.  Vacation includes up to 2 weeks in the first year.  Up to 2 weeks of Sick leave for you or to take care of your immediate family (based on hours worked). 12 Paid Holidays plus 2 Floating Holidays each year.  A 403(b) Retirement plan, with employer matching after meeting eligibility requirements.  Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is designed to help and support you. Staff potentially eligible for Student Loan Forgiveness program as a 501(c) 3 employer.

We thank all candidates in advance for their interest in joining the Lutheran Community Services Northwest team.  Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

LUTHERAN COMMUNITY SERVICES NORTHWEST IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND COMMITTED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCY.