Senior HR Business Partner

DATE POSTED: 09/16/2024

REPORTS TO: Human Resources Director

HOURS: Full time Exempt position

PAY RANGE: $80,000 - $100,000 Annually

LOCATION: Fully on-site - Seattle

BENEFITS: Medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, long term disability insurance and sick leave are available to employees. Employees accrue 116 hours of vacation during the first year and receive 11 paid holidays. (Prorated for part-time employees).

POSITION TYPE: Non-union management position

The Sr. HR Business Partner (HRBP) develops and implements better practices involving management of people. This role builds relationships with business units so that the human resources function is integrated in business operations. The Sr. HRBP focuses primarily on employee relations, grievances, and L&I claims, while providing training and guidance to management to reduce the need for HR intervention. This role works in an internal consultative role to align the human resources function with the broader strategies and objectives of the organization and has working knowledge of both the human resources and operations functions of organization in order to ensure that all areas are represented in business decisions.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a subject matter expert on employment issues, initiating new policies and procedures where necessary. Keep up to date on employment law, employment records and governmental reporting, ensuring LIHI's compliance.
• Manage employee corrective action process, including advising supervisory staff on best practice and LIHI forms and procedure.
• Conduct investigations by collecting, analyzing and documenting quantitative and qualitative data, researching key business issues, identifying action plans, fully documenting investigative findings, and providing updates and recommendations to HR and business leadership.
• Communicate regularly regarding pending investigations and provide timely investigation reports with supporting documentation for all completed investigations.
• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Create and implement strategic action plans to improve team effectiveness, build leader capabilities, and improve the employee experience.
• Coach business leaders on leadership behaviors and practices, employee communication, development and performance management strategies and tactics to promote a culture of continuous growth and development
• Oversee and coordinate L&I matters, manage claims, administer light duty back-to-work program, ensure OSHA/WISHA compliance.
• Responds to inquiries and questions regarding employment issues and the application of organizational policies
• Serves as a senior member of the Human Resources team; provides support, training, informal coaching and guidance to colleagues on HR Team
• Assist with succession planning
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or a related area, and/or appropriate combination of education, training, and experience to ensure on-the-job success.
• 7 years minimum HR experience.
• Experience working with HRIS/HRM software for tracking employee data.
• Demonstrated experience with corrective actions and terminations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with HR in a housing, homelessness, or other social services provider environment.
• Familiarity with HR in a union environment.
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now.
• SHRM or HCI Certification.

The Low Income Housing Institute is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified members of historically marginalized and underrepresented communities are encouraged to apply. LIHI participates in the e-verify system.
About us:
The Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) has a 30-year history and track record of owning and managing low-income housing; developing innovative solutions to homelessness; advocating for housing justice; providing supportive services; and operating hygiene services for homeless people at our Urban Rest Stops. LIHI staff have developed over 5,000 affordable housing units and manages over 3,000 units including rental housing, permanent supportive housing and transitional housing. The populations served include: families, singles, seniors, veterans, young adults, immigrants, low wage workers, and people living with physical and mental disabilities. LIHI is one of the largest nonprofit housing organizations in the state. Our properties are located in Seattle, King County, and five adjacent counties. LIHI is a national leader in sponsoring tiny house villages as a crisis solution to homelessness. Annually, the tiny house villages and shelters serve 2,000 homeless people and our hygiene programs serve over 8,000 homeless people. LIHI is a BIPOC organization committed to anti-displacement, equitable development, and racial justice. LIHI staff is collaborative, dynamic, and dedicated to taking bold steps in ending homelessness and creating supportive communities for people to thrive. #hp