Chief Human Resources Officer

Yakima Neighborhood Health Services•Yakima, WA

About The Position

Join a mission-driven organization transforming community health. Yakima Neighborhood Health Services (YNHS) is seeking a strategic, collaborative, and visionary Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) to lead all aspects of human resources in support of our mission, vision, and values. As a key member of the executive leadership team, the CHRO plays a critical role in cultivating an inclusive, high-performing culture that supports our diverse workforce and strengthens our mission-oriented Community Health Center. About Us YNHS is recognized as a National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Patient-Centered Medical Home. We are committed to delivering patient-first, community-centered primary care—and we extend that same level of commitment to our staff. We believe exceptional care starts with exceptional people. Position Overview The CHRO leads enterprise-level strategic HR initiatives, ensuring YNHS attracts, develops, and retains a high-quality workforce. This role oversees HR operations, benefits, compensation, employee wellness and employee engagement.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA), HR, or a related graduate field.
Five (5) or more years of senior-level HR leadership experience, including personnel law, workforce management, and healthcare administration.
Current SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification.
Proven success leading complex HR functions and guiding executive leadership on culture, compliance, and strategic workforce planning.
Advanced knowledge of employment law, HR operations, organizational development, and change management.
Exceptional communication skills, executive presence, and analytical ability.
Must be eligible to participate in federal and state healthcare programs (no sanctions/exclusions).

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership for all HR functions and ensure alignment with YNHS organizational goals.
Lead workforce planning, recruitment strategies, retention initiatives, and leadership development.
Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and accrediting-body regulations (EEOC, unemployment, L&I, etc.).
Oversee employee benefits administration and total rewards strategy.
Champion a culture of accountability, engagement, diversity, and continuous improvement.
Guide compensation strategy and maintain fiscal responsibility.
Lead HR data integrity, reporting, and metrics-driven decision-making.
Develop and oversee the annual Recruitment and Retention Workplan.
Direct performance management systems and coaching processes.
Oversee HR policy modernization and ensure confidentiality of personnel records.
Lead employee appreciation and organizational culture initiatives.
Participate in executive and organizational meetings as needed.