Human Resources Manager/Sr. Human Resources Manager

Avista•Spokane, WA

10h•$88,336 - $162,614•Hybrid

About The Position

Avista is seeking a collaborative HR Manager (HR Business Partner) or Senior HR Manager (Senior HR Business Partner) to join its Human Resources team. The role provides guidance to all levels of the organization to develop and implement human resource strategies and solutions aligned with organizational goals. It serves as a liaison between assigned business units and Human Resources, representing business-unit needs in the design of HR programs and policies, and may administer programs, procedures, and plans used to carry out HR policies. The position has two possible levels. HR Manager candidates should have at least 5 years of related HR experience; the hiring range is $88,336 to $114,838. Senior HR Manager candidates should have at least 8 years of related and progressive HR experience, including previous HR manager experience; the hiring range is $100,378 to $131,496. The full salary range is $88,336 to $162,614. Hybrid work is available. The successful candidate must work at Avista’s Spokane, Washington headquarters at least three days per week, including Mondays and Tuesdays, with the additional day determined by the employee and manager. Employment is contingent on successfully completing a drug test, background check, and motor vehicle records review.

Requirements

For the HR Manager level: 5 or more years of related HR experience, including client partnering skills and broad knowledge of general HR principles, practices, and procedures.
For the Senior HR Manager level: 8 or more years of related and progressive HR experience, including previous HR manager experience.
Ability to complete complex assignments, facilitate meetings, and conduct training as necessary.
Valid driver's license.
Senior HR Manager candidates must have specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in HR principles, practices, and procedures, and demonstrated ability to lead HR strategy, complex assignments, and teams.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.
Experience with labor relations.
Professional-level human resources certification, such as SHRM-CP, PHR, SHRM-SCP, or SPHR.

Responsibilities

Develop management strategies for complex HR initiatives and facilitate bench-strength discussions and employee development planning.
Think strategically, execute tactically, and collaborate with all organizational levels to influence positive outcomes and drive results.
Promote effective employee and management relations by facilitating problem resolution and team building.
Advise leaders on employee relations issues.
Partner with clients to diagnose performance and development gaps.
Work with clients to design and implement programs, processes, and interventions to improve employee performance, development, and growth.
Provide direction and support in compensation decisions.
Assist in the effective administration of labor agreements.
Ensure fairness and consistency of disciplinary actions.
Conduct investigations into company policy violations, equal employment opportunity matters, and discrimination and harassment complaints.
Gather and analyze information, prepare reports and recommendations, and potentially conduct training programs.