Sr. Human Resources Manager

Description

Welcome to the next generation in senior living, The Springs Living.    

Joining The Springs Living is an opportunity to be a part of a growing organization that is working together to change the way people think, feel, and experience working in senior living. For nearly 30 years, The Springs Living has been committed to transforming housing for older adults by delivering quality service and fostering an enrichment culture to help residents, their families and each other live life to its fullest.  

About the Position: 

The Springs Living is seeking a new Sr. HR Manager to join its team of talented, values-driven HR professionals.  The Senior HR Manager plays a key leadership role within the organization, serving as a strategic HR advisor to the Home Office and senior living communities across Oregon, Montana, and Washington. This position also oversees two HR Business Partners, ensures the delivery of high-quality HR services, leads special projects, and drives initiatives to enhance employee engagement, compliance, and operational efficiency. The Senior HR Manager is integral to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture aligned with the organization’s purpose. 

The Sr. HR Manager is responsible for uplifting and embodying The Springs Living’s core values - kindness, quality, innovation, trust, and pride— and empowering team members to do the right thing for residents and each other. If you are someone who has a passion for Human Resources, enjoys leading and mentoring others, and wants to partner with others to create meaningful impact, please read on for more information. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Serve as a trusted advisor to Home Office and community employees on HR-related matters, including workforce planning, employee relations, performance, and organizational development. 
• Collaborate with leadership to align HR strategies with organizational goals, ensuring consistent application of policies and practices. 
• Monitor and assess HR data, programs and trends and recommend and implement improvements to program and processes when needed. 
• Provide leadership, guidance, and professional development opportunities to two HR Business Partners. 
• Ensure effective collaboration within the HR team to deliver timely and impactful support to the communities. 
• Establish performance goals and conduct regular performance evaluations for direct reports. 
• Partner with the VP, HR to design and implement organization-wide HR projects, such as new onboarding, performance and compensation programs. 
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve policies, procedures, and processes that impact employee experience and operational efficiency. 
• Serve as the project manager for specific initiatives, ensuring timely execution and alignment with organizational priorities. 
• Effectively addresses employee relations issues using good judgement, applicable laws and policies, HR best practices, and conflict resolution strategies.  
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures that meet federal, state, and local legal requirements in OR, MT, and WA. 
• Conduct investigations into sensitive employee issues and recommend appropriate resolutions. 
• Partner with Learning & Development team to design and deliver training programs for managers and staff, focusing on leadership development, compliance, and workplace culture. 
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional growth across all communities. 
• Answers and triages HR questions at all levels of the organization and provides HR policy guidance and interpretation. 
• Reviews and approves job descriptions to ensure clarity and compliance with FLSA exemptions.  
• Maintains thorough knowledge of leave of absence programs and administers leaves for employees. 
• Reviews and approves hiring, employee changes and terminations. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, organizational development or related field. 
• 7+ years of progressive HR experience.  Prior experience coaching, mentoring and supervising others strongly preferred. 
• Strong working knowledge of HR practices and processes as well as federal, state and local laws. 
• Demonstrated track record of effectively advising and coaching leaders and employees on a wide range of HR matters. 
• Ability to manage, develop and support a team of high-performing HR professionals. 
• Ability to work across a matrix organization and support change management initiatives.
• Ability to collaborate well with employees at all levels of the organization to achieve the organizational strategic goals. 
• Ability to balance competing demands and prioritize accordingly. 
• Highly organized and responsive to questions and concerns.  
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to influence others and write reports, policies and procedures, etc.  
• Strong analytical and research skills and ability to solve complex problems. 
• Ability to hold information confidential and demonstrate excellent judgment. 
• SPHR/PHR/SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP strongly preferred. 

Benefits:

• Health insurance 
• Dental insurance 
• Vision insurance 
• Short Term Disability 
• 401(k) matching 
• Employee assistance program 
• Flexible spending account 
• Life insurance 
• Paid time off (Sick & Vacation) 
• Sabbatical 
• Professional development 
• On-site gym and chiropractic care 

Additional information:

• Applicant information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 
• The Sr. HR Manager position reports to the VP, Human Resources 
• This position is a hybrid position based in McMinnville, OR.