Human Resources Director

Solana HR Consulting; Seattle (WA); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Solana HR Consulting is seeking an HR Director to lead vendor evaluation, negotiation, and management for healthcare, insurance, 401(k), HR technology, and other employee services in Tacoma.

You will partner with executive leadership, Finance, and Payroll to ensure cost-effective programs, implement new services, and drive cost savings while maintaining program quality. This onsite, full-time role requires 7+ years of HR experience with vendor management and strong analytical skills.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Finance, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive HR experience with strong vendor management
• Experience evaluating and negotiating vendor contracts and service agreements
• Direct experience leading major vendor implementations or organizational transitions

Responsabilidades

• Evaluate, negotiate, and manage healthcare, insurance, 401(k), HR technology, and other employee services vendors.
• Lead vendor transitions and implementations with project plans, timelines, and risk controls.
• Partner with executive leadership, Finance, and Payroll to ensure cost-efficient vendor programs and alignment with organizational goals
• Develop data-driven HR strategies, budgets, and metrics to support company objectives

Conocimientos

Vendor management

Contract negotiation

Cost reduction

Vendor transitions

Cross-functional leadership

Educación

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Herramientas

HRIS/HR Technology

Descripción del empleo

We are seeking a strategic HR Director to lead our human resources initiatives with a primary focus on evaluating, negotiating, and managing vendors for healthcare, insurance, 401(k), HR technology, and other employee services. This role identifies cost-saving opportunities, improves vendor performance, and leads the transition and implementation of new services. The HR Director partners closely with executive leadership, Finance, and Payroll to ensure vendor programs are cost-effective, efficient, and fully aligned with organizational needs.

Key Responsibilities

HR Director

Location: Tacoma, WA

Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite

Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $120,000–$150,000 per year

We are seeking a strategic HR Director to lead our human resources initiatives with a primary focus on evaluating, negotiating, and managing vendors for healthcare, insurance, 401(k), HR technology, and other employee services. This role identifies cost‑saving opportunities, improves vendor performance, and leads the transition and implementation of new services. The HR Director partners closely with executive leadership, Finance, and Payroll to ensure vendor programs are cost-effective, efficient, and fully aligned with organizational needs.

Healthcare & Insurance Programs

• Oversee comprehensive employee insurance programs, including healthcare, dental, vision, life, and disability.
• Partner with brokers and carriers to evaluate plan options, pricing, renewals, and alternative structures.
• Analyze claims, utilization, and premium data to identify cost‑saving opportunities and alternative benefits strategies.
• Ensure benefits vendors and brokers consistently meet contractual and service expectations.

Retirement & 401(k) Programs

• Manage relationships with 401(k) providers, recordkeepers, investment advisors, and retirement plan vendors.
• Evaluate administrative fees, investment options, and overall plan performance to identify opportunities to reduce costs.
• Coordinate plan transitions, documentation, and compliance activities with appropriate advisors.

Vendor Implementation & Transitions

• Serve as the primary HR project lead for transitioning services and systems from one vendor to another.
• Develop implementation timelines, project plans, deliverables, and risk contingency plans.
• Coordinate cross‑functional integration activities, data transfers, testing, and validation before new systems go live.

Strategic HR Leadership

• Partner with executive leadership to develop data‑driven HR strategies, budgets, and metrics that support company objectives.
• Maintain financial discipline while identifying opportunities to improve the employee experience.
• Support broader HR initiatives, compliance, organizational development, and employee relations as needed.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, with strong experience in employee benefits, vendor management, and HR programs.
• Demonstrated expertise in evaluating and negotiating vendor contracts and service agreements.
• Direct experience leading major vendor implementations or organizational transitions strongly preferred.
• Strong financial and analytical skills, with the ability to evaluate pricing structures and identify cost‑saving opportunities.
• Excellent project management, organizational, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to partner effectively with executive leadership, Finance, Payroll, external brokers, vendors, and internal teams.
• Strong understanding of employment practices, benefits administration, compliance, and HRIS/HR technology systems.

Key Performance Expectations

• Deliver meaningful and measurable cost savings while improving vendor performance and service levels.
• Successfully complete vendor transitions and technology implementations on time and with minimal business disruption.
• Drive operational efficiency through process improvements, technology upgrades, and strategic vendor consolidation.