HR Director

About the role

This role leads people strategy across Dungarvin’s Washington and Oregon markets. It partners directly with State and Regional Directors to shape workforce strategy, elevate employee relations, strengthen compliance, and drive retention outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Guide HRBPs through complex employee relations, investigations, and compliance matters while ensuring consistent, fair practices.
• Analyze turnover and workforce trends to identify risks and implement strategies that improve retention and stability.
• Collaborate with Regional and State leaders to align HR initiatives with business goals, support workforce planning, and influence decision-making.
• Lead HR integration efforts, standardize processes, and drive adoption of consistent practices across multiple states.

Requirements

• MUST HAVE:
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• HR Leadership Experience: 8+ years of progressive HR experience in multi-site or complex environments, including strategic planning, talent acquisition, workforce planning, change management, organizational development, and workers’ compensation
• Leadership: Proven leader with 2+ years of experience managing HRBPs or equivalent roles, with proven performance management, coaching, and leadership influence.
• HR Knowledge & Compliance: Strong knowledge of employment law and multi-state compliance, employee relations, performance management, D&I, succession planning, and organizational change.
• Microsoft 365 & Power BI: Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint), the ability to analyze data and create clear, actionable presentations
• Business & Financial Acumen with Data-Driven Insights: Ability to connect HR strategy to operational and financial outcomes: including budgeting, P&L oversight, and workforce planning; while leveraging HR and financial data to generate reports, identify trends, and support strategic, data-informed decisions across the region.

Nice to have

• HR Technology Expertise: Experience with HRIS platforms such as Workday, UltiPro (Ultimate Software), or similar systems, along with familiarity with ATS and LMS platforms (e.g., Relias, Cornerstone).
• Industry Experience: Background in healthcare, human services, or other regulated, multi-state environments preferred.
• Mergers & Organizational Integration Experience: Experience supporting HR activities during mergers, acquisitions, or organizational changes, including aligning policies, processes, and workforce structures to support smooth transitions
• Professional Certifications: SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR.
• Additional credentials: In Coaching, Mediation, or Project Management (PMP, CAPM)

Qualifications

• MUST HAVE:
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• HR Leadership Experience: 8+ years of progressive HR experience in multi-site or complex environments, including strategic planning, talent acquisition, workforce planning, change management, organizational development, and workers’ compensation
• Leadership: Proven leader with 2+ years of experience managing HRBPs or equivalent roles, with proven performance management, coaching, and leadership influence.
• HR Knowledge & Compliance: Strong knowledge of employment law and multi-state compliance, employee relations, performance management, D&I, succession planning, and organizational change.
• Microsoft 365 & Power BI: Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint), the ability to analyze data and create clear, actionable presentations
• Business & Financial Acumen with Data-Driven Insights: Ability to connect HR strategy to operational and financial outcomes: including budgeting, P&L oversight, and workforce planning; while leveraging HR and financial data to generate reports, identify trends, and support strategic, data-informed decisions across the region.

Skills Critical for Success

• HR Partnership & Execution: Translate business goals into actionable HR initiatives and implement solutions that drive performance.
• Leadership & Influence: Build trust, coach HR team members and leaders, and navigate employee relations with professionalism.
• Communication & Emotional Intelligence: Communicate clearly and confidently, adapt to audiences, and foster strong relationships.
• Problem Solving & Adaptability: Thrive in dynamic environments, balancing multiple priorities and delivering practical solutions.
• Data & Operational Excellence: Use HR metrics and insights to guide decisions, improve outcomes, and support workforce planning.
• Change & Continuous Improvement: Lead change initiatives and process improvements with a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Compliance & Integrity: Ensure fair, consistent, and compliant decision-making aligned with policies and laws.

Benefits

• Compensation: $ 113,000.00 Annually Fixed Rate. Plus bonus potential
• Work Environment: Hybrid: (2 days in office in Tacoma WA)
• Travel Statements: Approximately 20-25% travel, primarily throughout Portland and Eugene OR and some overnight travel
• Work Schedule: Typically, 8 AM – 5 PM PST, with flexibility as needed to meet deadlines or support initiatives across assigned Region.
• Team Culture: A highly collaborative and dependable team that works closely together, stays engaged, and values trust, accountability, and steady leadership while consistently delivering for the business and the people we serve.
• Retirement Plan: 401 K plan with employer match after one year of service.
• Time Away: PTO that increases with tenure, PTO donation options, and paid sick leave
• Company-Provided Hardware and Cellphone Stipend: All necessary equipment will be provided, along with a monthly stipend for cell phone expenses.
• Insurance & Health: Medical, dental, and vision coverage (including plans for families, spouses, and domestic partners). Additional benefits include pet insurance, supplemental insurance options, and flexible spending and health savings accounts (FSA and HSA). Plus, 100% company-paid long-term disability and life insurance.
• Employee Perks: National Brand Discounts, Employee Referral Program, and Employee Assistance Program
• Job Mobility: Dungarvin’s multi-state footprint allows internal job mobility nationwide.
• Mileage Reimbursement: $0.50 cents per mile

Pay

• $ 113,000.00 Annually Fixed Rate. Plus bonus potential

Schedule

• Typically, 8 AM – 5 PM PST, with flexibility as needed to meet deadlines or support initiatives across assigned Region.