Director of Human Resources

Career Strategies; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Career Strategies seeks an experienced Director of Human Resources to design and implement HR strategies, foster a healthy workplace, and ensure legal compliance in Tacoma, WA. You will manage HR operations to align with business goals and lead multi-site HR initiatives across the organization.

The role requires 7+ years in HR leadership, strong knowledge of labor law, and proficiency with UKG/HRIS systems. SHRM certification is highly preferred and a strategic change-maker at heart.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive HR leadership experience.
• In-depth knowledge of labor law and HR best practices.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred.
• Proficient in HR metrics and workforce analytics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business goals.
• Bridge management and employee relations by addressing demands and grievances.
• Manage recruitment and selection process.
• Support business needs through development, engagement, motivation and preservation of human capital.
• Maintain pay plan and benefits program.
• Ensure legal compliance in HR management.

Skills

People oriented

Results driven

Active listening

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Education

Degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

UKG

HRIS

Job description

Director of Human Resources – Tacoma, WA

We are looking for an experienced Director of Human Resources to ensure that all human resources (HR) operations are carried on smoothly and effectively. The Director of Human Resources responsibilities include designing and implementing HR strategies, fostering a healthy workplace environment, and ensuring legal compliance. Our ideal candidates should have a solid background in HR departments and in-depth knowledge of labor law and HR best practices. Ultimately, the role of the Director of Human Resources is to manage our HR operations and ensure they are aligned with our business goals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy
• Bridge management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances, or other issues
• Manage the recruitment and selection process
• Support current and future business needs through the development, engagement, motivation, and preservation of human capital
• Develop and monitor overall HR strategies, systems, tactics, and procedures across the organization
• Nurture a positive working environment
• Oversee and manage a performance appraisal system that drives high performance
• Maintain pay plan and benefits program
• Ensure legal compliance throughout human resource management

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, preferably in Property Management, Hospitality, or multi-site operations environments
• California and Washington employment law expertise is critical.
• People oriented and results driven
• Demonstrable experience with human resources metrics
• Ability to architect strategy along with leadership skills
• Excellent active listening, negotiation, and presentation skills
• In-depth knowledge of labor law and HR best practices
• Degree in Human Resources or related field
• Proficient in UKG and HRIS systems, with experience leveraging HR metrics and workforce analytics
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification strongly preferred

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities