Director Of Human Resources

Aston Carter•Spokane, WA

7d•$95,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

One of the Northwest’s most respected and historic media organizations is seeking a strategic and people-focused Human Resources Director to help lead their organization through the next era of mission-driven journalism and media innovation. This executive leadership role will oversee all human resources operations, including employee relations, talent acquisition, compliance, compensation, organizational development, and labor relations within a dynamic newsroom and publishing environment.

Requirements

Human resources
rippling
HRIS
employee relations
talent acquisition
compliance
compensation
organizational development
labor relations
media
publishing
non profit
union

Nice To Haves

Experience within media, publishing, nonprofit, or mission-driven organizations strongly preferred
Experience in unionized environments preferred

Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership
Lead employee relations, investigations, and workforce planning
Oversee HR compliance with Federal and Washington State labor laws
Support labor relations and collective bargaining activities
Drive recruitment, retention, onboarding, and leadership development initiatives
Maintain HR policies, systems, and organizational best practices
Help strengthen organizational culture, accountability, and mission alignment
Partner with newsroom and operational leaders to support sustainable growth and transformation