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People Services Director

Our Client | Kennewick, WA 99338 | Full-Time Permanent | Senior Leadership

Location

Kennewick, WA 99338

Employment

Full-Time Permanent

Level

Senior Leadership

Salary Range

$104,208 $140,691 per annum

Travel

Up to 20%

Visa Support

Not available

The Role

Our client is seeking a People Services Director to lead the human resources function at their healthcare facility in Kennewick, Washington. This is a senior permanent role requiring deep expertise in healthcare HR and labour relations, including direct experience with collective bargaining agreement negotiations. The Director will serve as a strategic HR partner, driving workforce excellence and compliance across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full scope of HR operations including employee relations, recruitment, benefits, compensation, and HR compliance
• Serve as the primary HR strategic partner to facility leadership and department managers
• Manage and lead all labour relations activities including collective bargaining agreement negotiations, grievance processes, and arbitration support
• Develop and maintain HR policies and programmes in compliance with federal, state, and healthcare-specific regulatory requirements
• Oversee talent acquisition, onboarding, and retention strategies for clinical and non-clinical staff
• Lead performance management, disciplinary processes, and workforce development initiatives
• Partner with legal counsel on complex employee relations matters
• Travel within the region as required (up to 20%)

Requirements

Must-Have

• Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience in healthcare human resources
• Experience in labour relations and collective bargaining agreement (CBA) negotiations
• Strong knowledge of employment law, HR compliance, and healthcare regulatory requirements
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time

Preferred / Nice-to-Have

• Proven track record in union contract negotiations and grievance management in a healthcare setting
• HR certifications (SHRM-SCP, SPHR) advantageous

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