Human resources director [h1.location_city]

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $95,000.00 to $109,000.00

Senior Manager, Human Resources Job Description

Position Summary :

The Senior Manager, Human Resources serves as the strategic leader responsible for advancing Seattle Humanes human resources functions through strategic planning, change management, and continuous improvement initiatives. Reporting to the Deputy Director, this role provides experienced oversight of all HR operations including talentacquisition, employee experience, performance management, payroll, leave and benefits administration, and trainingand development.

The Senior Manager leads and develops a small but impactful team, builds strong partnerships acrossthe organization, and ensures that HR practices consistently reflect Seattle Humanes mission, values, and commitment

to a thriving, inclusive workplace. This position plays a critical role in shaping organizational culture, equipping leaders,and driving people focused initiatives that support staff engagement, operational excellence, and long- term organizational success.

KEY OR ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, coach, and develop the HR team, ensuring high-quality, mission aligned service delivery and succession planning for key HR roles.
• Build strong working relationships with managers to support consistent application of HR policies, processes, and best practices.
• Model and reinforce organizational values, fostering an inclusive, supportive, and high-performance workplace culture.

HR Operations & Compliance

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

Employee Relations & Performance Management

Training, Development & Culture

Compensation & Benefits

HR Metrics & Reporting

Organizational Partnerships & External Relations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY :

REQUIRED SKILLS :

The position involves diverse work on a daily basis, although there is recurring work during specific times of the year.

KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION OR TRAINING :

Required :

Preferred Experience :

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED :

PHYSICAL / MENTAL REQUIREMENTS :

WORKING CONDITIONS :

Equipment Use :

Work Hours :

SEATTLE HUMANE CORE VALUES :

Candidate should be committed to Seattle Humanes Core Values :

WHO WE ARE :

Seattle Humane is more than a shelter, we are a community resource center. We're meeting the increasing need for pet owner support services, so that families don't have to choose between an overdue bill and a beloved family member. We're training the next generation of veterinarians in our state-of-the-art medical center. We're building a community of animal advocates through our volunteer and youth education programs.

The impact of Seattle Humane is life-changing, for the animals in our care and the people who love them . Our top priority is to connect animals in need of rescue with the people who will love them. Through our outreach, advocacy, and services, we strive to ensure that animal companionship is accessible to all.

Equal Opportunity Statement :

As an equal opportunity employer, Seattle Humane is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

The Benefits :

At Seattle Humane, we believe in investing in our people, you'll receive competitive benefits and perks, including full health & wellness coverage, generous paid time off starting at three weeks, 10 paid holidays, an employer matching retirement plan, personal pet allowance, employee sabbaticals, discounts, and you get to work around cute animals!

Check out ourLISTof benefits and perksHERE

Sound like something you want to be a part of? Then apply today!