Director of Human Resources

Samaritan Healthcare; Moses Lake (WA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan is seeking an experienced Human Resources Director to lead the HR function and drive strategic workforce initiatives. The role involves overseeing compensation, talent acquisition, employee relations, benefits, performance management, and compliance while partnering with organizational leaders to advance culture and engagement.

The position is full-time, Monday–Friday, with standard daytime hours, and requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field plus significant HR leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR Management, Business, Healthcare Administration, or related field is required.
• PHR/SHRM certification preferred.
• 7-10 years of management experience; healthcare background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee compensation, talent acquisition, employee relations, benefits, performance management, and HR compliance.
• Partner with leaders to align people strategies with organizational goals and improve workforce engagement and retention.
• Develop and manage departmental budgets and monitor workforce metrics to drive efficiency.
• Lead HR analytics, change management, and organizational development initiatives to improve processes and performance.

Skills

Strategic HR Leadership

Employee Relations

Talent Acquisition

Workforce Planning

HR Analytics

Change Management

Communication Skills

Budgeting

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR Management

Tools

HRIS software

Payroll software

Data analytics tools

Job description

Salary Range : $124,448.50 USD to $164,272.02 USD

Locations

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Description

Our Mission

All of us, for each of you, every time.

Our Vision

Together, serving as the trusted regional healthcare partner.

Our Values

At Samaritan, we do more than deliver healthcare—we make a meaningful difference in the lives of our community every day. We’re committed to creating an exceptional workplace where professionals feel valued, supported, and inspired to provide outstanding care to every patient we serve. The Human Resources Director provides operational leadership for the hospital’s Human Resources functions and workforce initiatives. Oversee daily operations of key HR areas including compensation, talent acquisition, employee relations, benefits, performance management, and HR compliance. Partners with leaders to align people strategies with organizational goals, strengthen culture, and support workforce engagement and retention. Ensures compliance with federal and state employment laws, regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and organizational policies. Monitors HR performance metrics and workforce trends while identifying opportunities to improve processes, employee experience, organizational effectiveness, and operational efficiency. Develops and manages departmental budgets, staffing, and performance while fostering a culture of accountability, service, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

This is a full-time exempt position working Monday-Friday between the hours of 7:00am-4:30pm.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

a. Bachelor's degree in HR Management, Business, Healthcare Administration, Business or related field is required.

a. A national certification in PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP is preferred.

a. 3-5 years’ experience in management. Experience in healthcare preferred.

b. 7-10 years of previous experience in HR or related field required.

a. Strategic HR Leadership – Aligns HR priorities with organizational strategy and translates the CHRO’s vision into actionable workforce initiatives.

b. Employee Relations & Risk Management – Effectively manages complex employee relations matters while ensuring consistency, compliance, confidentiality, and appropriate risk mitigation.

c. Leadership & HR Business Partnership – Builds trusted relationships with leaders and coaches them to effectively manage performance, accountability, engagement, and culture.

d. Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning – Develops strategies to attract, retain, and develop talent while anticipating future workforce needs.

e. HR Analytics & Business Acumen – Uses workforce data and business metrics to identify trends, measure results, and support informed decisions.

f. Change Management & Organizational Development – Leads organizational change and develops programs that strengthen leadership capability, employee engagement, succession, and organizational effectiveness.

g. Execution, Accountability & Continuous Improvement – Converts strategy into measurable results, improves HR processes, leverages technology and AI, and holds the HR team accountable for performance.

h. Team/Leadership Development – HR Team Development and upskilling

i. Operational Discipline

j. HR System Process Optimization

k. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Articulates and presents data, information, and ideas in a clear and concise manner.

l. Remains current of new trends and best practices in Human Resources.

m. Demonstrate effective delegation skills to streamline operational workflows and optimize inter-office resources

As a Samaritan professional, you will be asked to commit to being part of a culture grounded in our Mission, Vision, Values, and Strategy that brings service and operational excellence to life each day while creating an exceptional experience for our patients, professionals, physicians, and students. Additionally, how we present ourselves matters, and adherence to our Professional Appearance Policy reflects the pride, respect, and professionalism we bring to those we serve.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Human Resource Administration or related field.

Experience

Required

7-10 years: Previous experience in HR or related field

3-5 years: Previous experience in a management role (healthcare preferred)

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