Human Resources Manager

Youthnet • Mount Vernon, WA

4d • $83,200 - $87,360 • Hybrid

About The Position

Youthnet is seeking a compassionate, people-centered Human Resources Manager to lead our HR function. Reporting to the Director of Finance & Administration and supervising the HR Coordinator, this role balances relational employee support with robust operational HR oversight. The HR Manager serves as a trusted advisor throughout the employee lifecycle while ensuring practices remain consistent, fair, and compliant.

The ideal candidate brings a calm, grounding presence during complex situations, someone who can quickly assess circumstances, triage priorities, and execute clear action plans while knowing when to seek executive guidance or specialized expertise.

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including supervisory support and employee relations.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Strong proficiency in Washington employment laws, HRIS management, and Google Workspace / MS Office.
• High emotional intelligence, active listening, confidentiality, and the ability to balance employee advocacy with organizational accountability.
• Demonstrated ability to remain steady and steady others in challenging or fast-moving moments, approaching problems with a clear, solution-oriented mindset.
• Skilled at assessing complex situations, setting realistic priorities, building structured action plans, and driving them through to resolution.
• Recognizes personal and operational limits; knows precisely when to escalate issues, consult with executive leadership or legal counsel, and leverage external expertise to achieve the best outcome.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience administering or working extensively in Paylocity.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.
• Experience in nonprofit, healthcare, behavioral health, or other highly regulated environments.
• Experience supporting organizations with state contracts or grant-funded programs.
• Experience leading HR process improvement initiatives and organizational change.
• Experience developing supervisor training and employee development programs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an approachable, confidential, and trusted resource for employees. Provide thoughtful guidance on workplace policies, benefits, leave programs, and workplace processes, including complex leave and benefit-related matters. Help employees understand their options and available resources while resolving employee relations matters with empathy, consistency, and sound judgment.
• Lead HRIS administration, benefits, compensation, and personnel records. Partner with Finance on workforce planning and reporting for budgeting and grant billing, while continuously modernizing and automating HR workflows. Supervise, coach, and support the HR Coordinator.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment and orientation programs that attract mission-aligned staff. Ensure all hiring, credentialing, and employee records comply with state laws, licensing requirements, and grant contracts.
• Coach supervisors on effective leadership, communication, performance documentation, PIPs, and terminations. Design and deliver practical supervisor tools and training to foster consistent leadership across the organization.
• Monitor adherence to federal and Washington State labor laws, conduct routine audits of personnel files, and proactively identify employment risks. Escalate complex issues to the Director of Finance & Administration and coordinate with employment legal counsel as needed.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options for 30 hour+/week employees and their dependents
• Employee Assistance Program for benefit-eligible employees and a partnership with WorkLife to support all team members and their families
• Generous time off policies beginning at 27 days per year of PTO and 12 paid holidays
• 403(b) retirement with 3% match after eligibility
• Career development opportunities
• A supportive mission-aligned team environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager