Regional HR Business Partner-Unions at Vaco by Highspring Regional HR Business Partner-Unions at Vaco by Highspring in Lakewood, Washington Posted in about 20 hours ago.

Type:

full-time Regional Human Resources Business Partner Seattle, Washington |

Pacific Northwest Region Location:

South Seattle, WA Schedule:

100%

Onsite Travel:

Approximately 30% throughout Washington and multiple additional states thorughout the

Pacific Northwest Compensation:

Base Salary:

$115,000 - $120,000 This range represents the anticipated base salary for the position. Unable to exceed listed range. Final compensation will be determined based on qualifications, experience, skills, and other job-related factors. In addition to base salary, the position offers: 15% discretionary annual bonus Company vehicle Gas and insurance provided Comprehensive benefits package Benefits Include Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance 401(k) with employer match Paid Time Off (PTO) Transit and parking reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Additional voluntary benefits Location & Travel Requirements Based in the South Seattle area 100% onsite when not traveling Approximately 30% travel throughout Washington and the Pacific Northwest Increased travel during peak summer operations Candidates must currently reside within commuting distance of South Seattle Remote and relocation candidates will not be considered Key Role Requirements Ability to travel throughout the assigned region (multiple states throughout the PNW, by vehicle or by air if needed) Comfortable supporting a 24/7 operation, including occasional evenings and off-hours when business needs require Strong understanding of workforce metrics and data-driven decision making Ability to work independently and operate effectively in a field-based environment Strong business partnership skills and operational mindset Search Overview Highspring is working with a nationally recognized industry leader to identify a Regional Human Resources Business Partner supporting a large, multi-site field operation. This role serves as a strategic and operational HR partner to regional leadership, supporting employee relations, labor relations, workforce planning, talent initiatives, compliance, and organizational effectiveness across multiple locations. The position requires a strong field presence and the ability to influence business outcomes in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment. Position Overview The Regional HR Business Partner will support a geographically dispersed hourly workforce across multiple locations. This role is highly visible within the operation and requires both strategic thinking and day-to-day execution. The HRBP will partner directly with operational leaders to address employee relations matters, labor relations issues, workforce planning, retention, engagement, compliance, and performance management. The successful candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment supporting large employee populations and multiple locations simultaneously. Key Responsibilities Serve as the primary HR Business Partner for assigned locations throughout the region Support a workforce of up to approximately 800 employees across full-time and part-time populations Partner with operational leadership to support business objectives and workforce initiatives Maintain a strong field presence through regular site visits Provide guidance on employee relations, investigations, performance management, corrective action, and policy interpretation Conduct workplace investigations and recommend appropriate resolutions Support labor relations activities and interpret collective bargaining agreements where applicable Ensure compliance with employment laws, labor agreements, and company policies Support workforce planning, succession planning, talent acquisition, and organizational design initiatives Coach managers on employee engagement, performance improvement, retention, and leadership effectiveness Analyze turnover, retention, engagement, and workforce trends to identify opportunities and risks Assist with implementation of HR programs, systems, and organizational initiatives Partner with HR leadership on regional projects and strategic initiatives Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree required Minimum of 5 years of progressive HR Generalist and/or HR Business Partner experience supporting fast-paced, field-based operations Experience supporting large-scale, multi-site hourly workforce populations Experience within transportation, logistics, manufacturing, distribution, retail, hospitality, aviation, or similar operational environments Proven experience partnering directly with front-line and operational leadership teams Extensive employee relations experience including investigations, conflict resolution, corrective action, policy interpretation, and performance management Experience supporting operations with multiple locations, complex schedules, and changing business priorities Strong analytical capabilities with experience using workforce data and HR metrics to drive business outcomes Experience supporting employee lifecycle activities including onboarding, leave administration, benefits, and HR systems Ability and willingness to travel regularly throughout the assigned region Required for Consideration Bachelor's degree Union Experience, includes-experience handling grievances, disciplinary processes, labor relations matters, and collective bargaining agreement interpretation 5+ years of HR Generalist or HRBP experience Multi-site workforce support experience Employee relations investigations experience Experience supporting hourly employee populations Experience partnering directly with operational leadership Ability to travel throughout the region Ability to work onsite in South Seattle Representation Notice By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. Additionally, you agree to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. Lastly, you agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. For residents of Ontario, Canada only: to the extent the position for employment is not with Highspring or not otherwise noted as vacant above, candidate should be informed that this role is to replace a presently employed person at Vaco by Highspring's client. Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here . Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here . Residents of all other states may access our policies here . Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here . Residents of countries governed by GDPR and UK GDPR may access our policies here . Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here (https://www.highspring.com/ai-use-notices/). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations; and
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits).