Human Resources Business Partner II

Who We Are

• SEIU 775 Benefits Group’s mission is to improve the skills, health and
• stability of the caregiver workforce through innovation and high-quality
• benefits and programs.

• We partner with workers, employers and industry stakeholders to collectively
• solve workforce problems through innovation, creativity and an evidence-based
• approach. Together, we deliver high-quality benefits and services to support a
• growing caregiver workforce.

• We are a nonprofit – passionate about revolutionizing the future of in-home
• care, and are looking for others to join our smart, collaborative and kind
• team.

The Details

• In-Office Requirements: This role requires up to 10% presence at our Downtown
• Seattle headquarters, Standard business hours Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00
• p.m.

• Remote Work Eligibility: Work arrangements for this position are available only
• to individuals residing in Washington State.  Final approval is determined
• through a management review process.

Category: Full-Time, FLSA Exempt, Regular, Non-Union

• Physical Requirements: Must be able to perform tasks that may require prolonged
• periods of sitting or standing, with or without reasonable accommodation.

About the Position

• Reporting to the Manager of Human Resources, the Human Resources Business
• Partner II serves as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to leaders and
• employees across the organization. This role provides expert consultation and
• guidance in employee relations, labor relations, workplace investigations,
• performance management, and employment law compliance, helping leaders
• effectively navigate complex workplace issues while supporting organizational
• goals.

• The HR Business Partner II partners closely with leaders to resolve employee and
• labor relations matters, interpret collective bargaining agreements and
• employment laws, conduct workplace investigations, and promote fair, consistent,
• and compliant employment practices. Through collaboration, coaching, and sound
• judgment, this role supports leaders in creating high-performing teams,
• fostering employee engagement, and maintaining positive labor-management
• relationships.

• As a key member of the Human Resources team, the HR Business Partner II
• identifies workforce trends, mitigates organizational risk, and develops
• practical solutions that strengthen compliance, accountability, organizational
• effectiveness, and employee retention. This position plays a critical role in
• fostering a workplace culture grounded in respect, inclusion, collaboration, and
• high performance while advancing the long-term success of the organization.

You Will

• Employee Relations & Workplace Investigations
• Lead complex employee relations matters, workplace investigations, conflict

• resolution, and performance concerns, ensuring fair, consistent, and legally
• compliant outcomes;

• Partner with leaders to address employee concerns, strengthen engagement and

retention, and foster a positive workplace culture;

• Analyze workplace trends and recommend proactive solutions to improve

organizational effectiveness.

Labor Relations

• Serve as the primary HR advisor on labor relations matters, including

• contract interpretation, grievance administration, disciplinary actions,
• labor-management partnerships, and union-related issues;

• Advise leaders on just cause, due process, and risk mitigation to support

equitable, compliant, and defensible employment decisions.

Leadership Coaching & Organizational Effectiveness

• Coach and influence leaders on performance management, employee development,

corrective action, and complex employee and labor relations matters;

• Partner with leaders to support workforce planning, succession planning,

• leadership development, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness
• initiatives;

• Mentor HR team members and contribute to departmental and organizational

goals.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Interpret and apply employment laws, collective bargaining agreements,

• policies, and HR best practices to ensure compliance, consistency, and
• effective risk management;

• Identify organizational risks and implement solutions that strengthen

compliance, reduce liability, and support business objectives;

• Serve as a subject matter expert in employee relations, labor relations,

workplace investigations, employment law, and HR best practices;

• From time to time, perform other duties commensurate with the level of this

position.

You Will Need to Have

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related

field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience;

• 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, including employee

• relations, labor relations, workplace investigations, performance management,
• and employment law compliance;

• 3+ years of experience working in a union or union adjacent environment,

• including contract interpretation, grievance administration, and disciplinary
• processes;

• Comprehensive knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws, labor

• relations principles, HR best practices, and regulatory compliance
• requirements;

• Demonstrated experience managing complex employee relations matters,

• workplace investigations, corrective action, performance management, and
• organizational risk;

• Demonstrated ability to coach, influence, and advise leaders on complex

employee, labor, and organizational issues;

• Proven ability to analyze complex situations, exercise sound judgment, and

develop practical solutions in a fast-paced environment;

• Exceptional interpersonal, conflict resolution, negotiation, verbal, and

written communication skills;

• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to

• manage multiple priorities while maintaining professionalism and
• confidentiality.

It Will Be Great if You Have

• Experience working with UKG Pro;
• SHRM-CP, PHR or equivalent HR certification

Salary Range

• $89,356.91 to $116,590.51
• Candidates with more than 5-years experience usually land near the

$103,589.15 range.

Benefits

• Fully Paid Medical, Dental and Vision;
• 18 days PTO, 15 Sick days, 9 holidays, 1 floating holiday, 2 personal days
• End of the year winter break; mid-year summer break and earned paid longevity

sabbatical

• Employer Funded Defined Contribution Pension Plan and 401(k) options with

company match;

• Fitness, cell phone, internet and furniture stipends.

Statement of Affirmative Action

• SEIU 775 Benefits Group is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is
• an Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity
• regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual
• orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or
• Veteran status.