Washington Rural Healthcare Human Resources Leadership Opportunities

Rural Staffing Services•Washington, WA

20h

About The Position

Rural Staffing Services partners with rural hospitals, clinics, public hospital districts, community health centers, and healthcare organizations throughout Washington to identify experienced human resources leaders who understand the importance of supporting both employees and the communities they serve. We are currently connecting with professionals who may be interested in active and upcoming human resources, talent, workforce, and employee relations leadership opportunities across Washington. These opportunities may include leadership within Critical Access Hospitals, Rural Health Clinics, Federally Qualified Health Centers, community hospitals, public hospital districts, long-term care organizations, and integrated rural healthcare systems. In rural healthcare, human resources plays a central role in whether an organization can recruit, retain, and support the people needed to care for the community. HR leaders often work across every department and help shape the employee experience from the first conversation through onboarding, development, retention, and long-term engagement. The strongest rural HR leaders are approachable, thoughtful, and trusted. They understand employment law and policy, but they also understand people. They can support employees, advise leaders, navigate difficult situations, and help build a workplace where people feel respected and valued. In smaller rural organizations, HR leaders may have broad responsibility across recruitment, employee relations, benefits, compensation, compliance, workforce planning, and culture.

Requirements

Progressive human resources leadership experience
Experience as an HR Director, HR Manager, HR Business Partner, Talent Acquisition leader, or comparable professional
Knowledge of employment law, employee relations, recruitment, benefits, compensation, and HR compliance
Experience advising executives and department leaders
Strong communication, discretion, and conflict-resolution skills
Experience building or improving HR policies, systems, and processes
Experience with healthcare workforce challenges and hard-to-fill positions
Rural hospital, Critical Access Hospital, FQHC, public hospital district, long-term care, or community healthcare experience
A bachelor's degree in human resources, business, healthcare administration, or a related field

Nice To Haves

Relevant certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR may be preferred
A collaborative, fair, and relationship-focused leadership style

Responsibilities

Providing strategic and operational leadership for human resources
Supporting recruitment, onboarding, retention, and workforce planning
Advising executives, managers, and employees on workplace matters
Strengthening employee engagement, communication, and organizational culture
Leading employee relations, investigations, and conflict resolution
Overseeing compensation, benefits, leave administration, and HR operations
Supporting performance management and leadership development
Developing and maintaining policies, procedures, and employee handbooks
Ensuring compliance with employment laws, regulations, and organizational standards
Supporting labor relations or collective bargaining, when applicable
Managing credentialing, background checks, or workforce compliance processes
Improving HR systems, reporting, and documentation
Building recruitment strategies for hard-to-fill rural healthcare roles
Supporting organizational change, restructuring, growth, or leadership transitions
Helping employees and leaders feel informed, supported, and heard