Human Resources Manager/Sr. Human Resources Manager

Avista Corporation • Spokane, WA

19h • Hybrid

About The Position

Avista is hiring an HR Manager (HR Business Partner) or Senior HR Manager (Senior HR Business Partner) to join its Human Resources team. The role provides guidance across 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 for carrying out HR policies.

The role develops management strategies for complex HR initiatives, facilitates succession-strength and employee-development discussions, and collaborates with leaders at all levels to achieve positive organizational outcomes. It supports employee and management relations, advises leaders on employee-relations matters, helps diagnose performance and development gaps, and designs or implements interventions to improve employee performance, development, and growth. It also provides guidance on compensation decisions, supports administration of labor agreements, conducts investigations involving company-policy violations and EEO, discrimination, or harassment complaints, and may prepare reports and recommendations or conduct training.

The HR Manager level requires at least five years of related HR experience. The Senior HR Manager level requires at least eight years of related and progressive HR experience, including prior HR manager experience, and demonstrated ability to lead HR strategy, complex assignments, and teams. Hybrid work is available, with at least three days per week at Avista’s Spokane, Washington headquarters, including Mondays and Tuesdays; the employee and manager determine the additional onsite day. Employment is contingent on successful completion of a drug test, background check, and motor vehicle records review.

Requirements

• HR Manager level: At least 5 years of related HR experience, including client-partnering skills and broad knowledge of general HR principles, practices, and procedures.
• Senior HR Manager level: At least 8 years of related and progressive HR experience, including previous HR manager experience.
• Ability to complete complex assignments, facilitate meetings, and conduct training as necessary.
• Senior HR Manager level: Specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in HR principles, practices, and procedures.
• Senior HR Manager level: Demonstrated ability to lead HR strategy, complex assignments, and teams.
• Valid driver's license.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field is preferred.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Develop management strategies for complex HR initiatives and facilitate bench-strength discussions and employee-development planning.
• Collaborate with all levels of the organization 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 and ensure fairness and consistency in disciplinary actions.
• Partner with clients to diagnose performance and development gaps.
• Design and implement programs, processes, and interventions to improve employee performance, development, and growth.
• Provide direction and support for compensation decisions.
• Assist with effective administration of labor agreements.
• Conduct investigations into company-policy violations and EEO, discrimination, and harassment complaints.
• Gather and analyze information and prepare reports and recommendations.
• Conduct training programs as needed.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement benefits with an enhanced 401(k) match.
• Incentive programs rewarding performance and contributions.
• Paid time off, including holidays, personal days, and vacation.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Wellness resources supporting mental and physical health.
• Education and development support, including tuition assistance.
• Community-giving programs encouraging employee engagement and impact.
• Optional legal insurance and pet insurance, among other benefits; eligibility is subject to Bargaining Unit affiliation.

What This Job Offers

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