Senior People Business Partner

The Springs Living, LLC; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Disability insurance

EAP

FSAs

Life insurance

PTO

Professional development

On-site gym

Wellness platform

Chiropractic care

Job summary

The Springs Living, LLC in Beaverton, Oregon, seeks a Senior People Business Partner to act as a strategic HR partner to leadership, guiding employee relations, performance management, and compliance across Oregon, Washington, and Montana.

This on-site role requires 7+ years of HR leadership, a Bachelor's (MBA preferred) and professional certification; you will drive enterprise HR initiatives, design policy, and support organizational effectiveness across senior living communities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA or Master’s in HR or related field) strongly preferred.
• Professional certification such as SPHR or SHRM-SCP preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive experience managing all facets of Human Resources.
• Proven ability to prioritize, lead, and delegate across multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional executive communication and presentation skills with senior leadership.
• High proficiency with HRIS and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Regional Directors and Executives to align people strategies with business objectives.
• Collaborate with Operations to integrate goals with culture, compliance and performance.
• Oversee employee performance management and ensure consistency and accountability.
• Lead investigations and advise leadership on risk mitigation and outcomes in complex ER matters.
• Manage LOA programs (FMLA, OFLA) and optimize leave administration and compliance.
• Oversee drug screening program to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Handle unemployment claims and represent the company as needed.
• Review and approve termination decisions aligned with policy and law.
• Design and implement performance management framework and related policies.
• Advise on organizational design, workforce planning, and succession strategies.

Skills

Strategic HR leadership

Employee relations

Performance management

Policy development

Training & compliance

HR data analytics

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or related advanced degree

SPHR/SHRM-SCP certification

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Excel

Data reporting tools

Job description

Welcome to the next generation in senior living, The Springs Living!

About Us

The Springs Living is a purpose-driven senior living organization with communities throughout Oregon, Washington & Montana. For 30 years, The Springs Living has been committed to transforming housing for older adults by delivering quality service and fostering an enrichment culture to help residents, their families and each other live life to its fullest. To do this, we demonstrate our core values of kindness, quality, innovation, trust, and pride, and empower every team member to do the right thing!

Position Summary

The Springs Living is seeking a Senior People Business Partner to act as a strategic HR partner to leadership, providing expert guidance on employee relations and performance management; ensure compliance with employment laws through effective policies and training; and drive enterprise-wide HR initiatives that align people strategies with business goals and improve organizational effectiveness. join its team of talented, values-driven HR professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Regional Directors of Operations and Executive Directors to align business strategies with organizational effectiveness, employee performance, and operational priorities, ensuring people strategies support overall business objectives
• Collaborate with Operations leadership to integrate company goals with culture, compliance, and people-centric strategies that drive engagement and performance
• Provide strategic oversight and guidance on employee performance management, ensuring consistency, accountability, and alignment with organizational goals
• Lead the resolution of complex employee relations matters by conducting thorough, objective investigations and advising leadership on risk mitigation and outcomes
• Serve as a subject matter expert on leave of absence programs (FMLA, OFLA, and other LOAs), ensuring compliant administration, tracking, and process optimization
• Oversee and continuously improve the company’s drug screening program to ensure compliance and operational efficiency
• Manage and respond to unemployment claims, mitigating organizational risk and ensuring timely, accurate representation
• Provide final review and approval of termination decisions, ensuring alignment with legal requirements and organizational standards
• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the company’s performance management framework
• Act as a senior HR resource by advising and triaging complex HR inquiries across all levels of the organization
• Ensure organizational compliance with evolving employment laws by developing, updating, and implementing policies and delivering manager training
• Provide expert interpretation and guidance on HR policies, ensuring consistent application across the organization
• Advise leadership on organizational design, workforce planning, and succession strategies to support long-term business objectives
• Contribute to broader People and organizational initiatives, taking on additional responsibilities as needed to support business priorities
• Provides strategic HR advisory and operational support to senior living communities throughout Oregon, Washington, and/or Montana

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA or Master’s in Human Resources or related field) strongly preferred
• Professional certification such as SPHR or SHRM-SCP preferred
• 7+ years of progressive experience managing all facets of Human Resources
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, lead, and delegate across multiple competing initiatives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Exceptional executive communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and engage diverse stakeholder groups, including senior leadership
• Advanced ability to interpret and operationalize complex information from written, verbal, and data-driven sources to inform decision-making
• Strong business writing skills, including development of reports, executive communications, and organizational policies and procedures
• High level of technical proficiency across HRIS systems and business tools, including data analysis, reporting, and process optimization
• Proven ability to analyze complex business challenges, exercise sound judgment, and deliver strategic, solutions-oriented outcomes in ambiguous environments

Benefits

• Health insurance (includes zero co-pay for mental health counseling)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Short-term and Long-term disability
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off/Sabbatical
• Professional development
• On-site chiropractic care
• Employee Wellness Platform
• On-site gym
• Discounted Gym Membership

Additional Information

• This position is fully on-site and based in Beaverton, Oregon
• The Springs Living, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.