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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
Apply now: bookings@ambition24hours.com
Salary : $104,208 - $140,691