Sr. Manager, Human Resources

Healthcare Management Administrators•Bellevue, WA

14h•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Human Resources provides strategic leadership for HMA’s People Operations function and oversees enterprise-wide programs across the employee lifecycle. The role leads managers and HR professionals responsible for payroll, benefits, leave administration, employee relations, performance management, talent acquisition and development, onboarding, leadership development, compliance, and employee experience initiatives. As a strategic partner to senior leadership, this position translates business objectives into scalable people strategies supporting growth, organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, and cultural excellence. The role influences company-wide policies, programs, and change initiatives while promoting HMA’s People First culture and accountability for employee engagement, development, and success. The position also leads People Operations technology and process strategy, including automation, digital enablement, workforce analytics, and responsible use of AI. Employees may encounter protected health information in the regular course of work and must use and disclose it only on a need-to-know basis and in accordance with HMA policies. HMA hires across the US, excluding Hawaii and the cities of Los Angeles and San Francisco. A background screen is required prior to employment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.
SPHR, SHRM-SCP, or equivalent advanced certification.
8–10+ years of progressive HR experience.
5+ years managing HR teams and HR leaders.
Experience developing enterprise-wide HR programs and strategies.
Demonstrated success advising senior executives on workforce and organizational matters.
Experience leading change management, organizational development, and complex employee relations matters.
Advanced knowledge of employment law, HR strategy, and organizational effectiveness.
Advanced knowledge of developing company compensation and total rewards strategies.
Executive presence and ability to influence across all levels of the organization.
Strong business acumen and strategic thinking capabilities.
Ability to translate organizational goals into scalable people solutions.
Exceptional leadership, coaching, and change management skills.
Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute enterprise-wide People Operations strategies aligned with organizational goals.
Advise executives and senior leaders on workforce planning, organizational design, employee engagement, talent development, and change management.
Lead long-term HR roadmap planning and operational maturity initiatives to support growth while maintaining company culture and values.
Evaluate organizational trends and recommend future-focused workforce solutions.
Provide executive oversight for payroll, benefits, leave administration, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, compliance, and HR operations.
Establish governance, service models, metrics, and continuous improvement frameworks across HR programs.
Lead vendor relationships and strategic partnerships affecting People Operations.
Direct the resolution of complex and sensitive employee relations matters, and partner with legal and executive leadership on investigations and employment-related risk management.
Develop strategies to strengthen workplace culture and reduce organizational risk.
Own people-leader development strategies, leadership training, succession planning, and talent review processes.
Design programs that strengthen leadership capability, accountability, engagement, and performance.
Lead organizational effectiveness, change readiness, and cultural alignment initiatives; support executive coaching and leadership team development.
Oversee employee engagement strategy, recognition programs, retention initiatives, and workforce experience improvements.
Sponsor employee communications and culture-building initiatives and represent HMA’s values as a visible organizational leader.
Use workforce analytics and business insights to guide decisions and strategic recommendations.
Oversee audits, compliance programs, policy development, and employment law updates; present HR metrics, trends, and recommendations to executive leadership.
Lead enterprise change initiatives, acquisitions, restructures, and large organizational projects as needed.
Develop and execute People Operations technology and process improvement strategy, ensuring systems and workflows scale with organizational growth and business needs.
Lead HR transformation initiatives involving automation, digital enablement, workforce analytics, and AI-driven solutions.
Evaluate emerging technologies and establish governance for responsible, secure, and compliant AI use in People Operations.
Partner with executive leadership and IT to prioritize technology investments, optimize HR platforms, and drive adoption of innovative solutions across the employee lifecycle.

Benefits

Seventeen days of paid time off for individual contributors.
Twelve paid holidays.
Two paid personal days and one paid volunteer day.
Company-subsidized medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance.
Company-paid disability, life, and AD&D insurance.
Voluntary insurance options.
HSA and FSA pre-tax programs.
401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Annual $500 wellness incentive and $600 wellness reimbursement.
Remote work and continuing education reimbursements.
Discount program.
Parental leave.
Up to $1,000 annual charitable giving match.
Performance-based incentive bonus(es).
Flexible work schedules supporting employees across US time zones.
Option to work remotely or use the renovated office outside Seattle, which offers free parking, a gym, and refreshments.
Career growth opportunities through the performance management program.
In-person company events, including an annual all-hands, summer picnic, trivia night, and holiday party.