Senior HR Manager, Core

Metropolitan Market; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% team member discount

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Health savings accounts

Flexible spending arrangements

Disability and life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement plans

Generous paid time off

Sick/safe leave

Reduced cost ORCA Card

Education support

Job summary

Metropolitan Market in Bellevue is seeking a Senior HR Manager, Core to lead and refine programs that shape the employee experience in line with our Mission, Vision, and Guiding Principles.

You will partner with the VP of Human Resources and operational leaders to drive performance management, engagement, succession planning, and employee relations while modeling integrity and a service-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of progressive HR experience.
• Minimum of five years of supervisory experience.
• Minimum of three years conducting employment investigations.
• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field preferred.
• HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP) preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted partnerships across the organization as an approachable HR leader.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Human Resources team with coaching and feedback.
• Provide day-to-day leadership to HR team members and align resources with business needs.
• Lead execution of Core HR programs shaping employee experience and lifecycle.
• Provide strategic leadership in employee relations and policy applications.
• Lead workplace investigations and partner with leadership for timely resolutions.
• Cascade information and ensure successful implementation of company-wide programs.
• Ensure consistent execution of performance management, development, and succession.
• Execute team member engagement initiatives, including recognition programs and stay interviews.
• Oversee pre-employment processes, ensuring efficient, compliant hiring practices.

Skills

HR policy knowledge

Communication

Organization & multitasking

Discretion / confidentiality

Union environment experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP) preferred

Job description

The Senior HR Manager, Core is responsible for the execution and continuous enhancement of the programs, practices, and processes that bring Metropolitan Market's Mission, Vision, and Guiding Principles to life. Partnering closely with the Vice President, Human Resources and Operational Leaders across the organization, this role drives key people initiatives including performance development, performance management, team member engagement, and succession planning to strengthen organizational effectiveness and shape the team member experience.

MORE ABOUT WHAT YOU’D DO

• Build trusted partnerships across the organization by serving as a humble, approachable, and credible HR leader who exercises impeccable judgment, acts with integrity, and brings a service-oriented approach to every interaction.
• Lead, mentor, and develop members of the Human Resources team by setting clear expectations, providing ongoing coaching and meaningful feedback, and supporting their professional growth.
• Provide day-to-day leadership and direction to Human Resources team members, ensuring work is prioritized effectively, resources are aligned with business needs, and service is delivered consistently across the organization.
• Lead the execution of Core HR programs, practices, and processes that shape employee experience, reflect our Mission, Vision, and Guiding Principles, and serve team members throughout the employee lifecycle.
• Provide strategic leadership and subject matter expertise in employee relations, coaching operational leaders on complex employment matters and the consistent application of company policies, employment law, and applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs).
• Lead and participate in workplace investigations as needed, partnering with operational leaders and the Vice President, Human Resources to determine and execute timely, fair, and compliant resolutions.
• Partner with leaders across the organization to cascade information and ensure successful implementation of company-wide programs and priorities.
• Ensure the consistent execution of performance management, performance development, and succession planning programs.
• Execute team member engagement initiatives, including recognition programs, stay interviews, and exit interviews.
• Provide oversight and support for pre-employment processes, ensuring hiring practices are efficient, compliant, and aligned with organizational standards.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Minimum of five years of progressive HR experience required.
• Minimum of five years of supervisory experience required.
• Minimum of three years conducting employment investigations required.
• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field strongly preferred.
• Human resources certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP) strongly preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion essential.
• HR experience in a union environment preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of HR policies/procedures and federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Exceptional organization skills and attention to detail required. Must be able to multi-task effectively and manage multiple competing demands and deadlines at the same time.
• Curious and solutions-oriented thinker. Flexible, intellectually nimble, and resilient. Able to pivot on the spot and think creatively.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive pay
• 20% team member discount
• Medical, dental, vision insurance (very low cost to team members)
• Health savings accounts (subject to qualified medical plans)
• Flexible spending arrangements (subject to qualified medical plans)
• Company-funded disability and life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program available to all team members
• Retirement plans available to all team members
• Generous paid time off benefits
• Sick/safe leave provided consistent with local and state requirements
• Reduced cost ORCA Card program for King County team members
• Education support
• Wage/salary range: $115,000 - $125,000

The specific programs and options available to any given team member are dependent upon eligibility factors such as position, date of hire, work location, and terms of applicable collective bargaining agreements.

OTHER THINGS TO KNOW

All store employees must have a valid Washington State Food Workers Card to begin work.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO): It is the policy of Metropolitan Market, LLC that all employees and applicants be afforded equal opportunities in employment without regard to race, color, sex (including gender identity and gender stereotypes), national origin, religion, disability, or retaliation for engaging in an EEO protected activity. The Company prohibits discrimination or harassment based on any of these categories, as well as on age, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a parent, military service, or any other bases protected under applicable local, state, or federal law.