Human Resources Business Partner

Plymouth Housing Group•Seattle, WA

62d•Hybrid

About The Position

Plymouth Housing is a nonprofit organization that develops and operates permanent supportive housing for single adults who have experienced chronic homelessness. With apartment buildings throughout King County, we provide long-term housing paired with on-site services that promote stability, health, and community. Our culture is rooted in dignity, respect, and shared responsibility. We are seeking a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to serve as a trusted advisor to managers, directors, and leadership across the organization. In this role, you will help shape a healthy, effective workplace by supporting employee relations, labor relations, performance management, leave and accommodation matters, and compliance. You will partner closely with leaders to navigate complex workplace issues, conduct investigations, coach through difficult decisions, and use data to strengthen employee engagement and retention. This is an opportunity for an experienced HR professional who enjoys solving challenging problems, building trusted relationships, and bringing clarity to complex situations. The ideal candidate is collaborative, steady under pressure, and committed to fairness, consistency, and accountability.

Requirements

Five or more years of progressive HR experience, with significant employee relations experience.
Union experience strongly preferred.
Experience with investigations, grievances, leave administration, and performance management.
Builds trust and works respectfully with people from many backgrounds and lived experiences, contributing to safe, welcoming housing communities where residents experience dignity, choice, and belonging.
Uses self-awareness and humility to communicate effectively across differences, adapt approach, and treat people with fairness and respect.
Strong experience in employee relations and labor relations.
Confidence handling sensitive workplace issues with sound judgment and discretion.
Knowledge of Washington State and federal employment laws.
Ability to coach leaders and translate HR guidance into practical action.
Strong communication, analytical, and relationship-building skills.

Nice To Haves

HR certification such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP preferred.

Responsibilities

Partner with managers and directors on employee relations, labor relations, policy interpretation, and workplace conflict.
Advise leaders on collective bargaining agreements, union communication, grievance handling, and labor-management collaboration.
Lead impartial workplace investigations and produce clear, defensible documentation and recommendations.
Coach leaders through performance management, progressive discipline, PIPs, and terminations.
Advise on leave administration and accommodations, including FMLA, WA PFML, ADA, and related compliance matters.
Support workplace compliance and risk management, including employee relations trends, documentation practices, and confidential case handling.
Analyze workforce data and employee relations trends to help leaders improve retention, consistency, and organizational effectiveness.