Human Resources Business Partner

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Tacoma, WA, USA
Hybrid
35-35 Hourly
Mid level
Other
The Role
Serve as a strategic HR advisor supporting Washington operations leaders on employee relations, performance management, investigations, compliance, workforce planning, and leadership development. Partner with HR Centers of Excellence to drive consistent, data-informed people practices that improve retention, team effectiveness, and organizational outcomes.
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Company Description

A LITTLE ABOUT US: 

At Dungarvin, we are more than a provider of support services; we’re a mission-driven team rooted in respect, inclusion, and person-centered care. Since 1976, we’ve been dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including those with mental health, behavioral, or complex medical needs. 

Our mission is simple but powerful: respecting and responding to the choices of people in need of supports. This mission guides everything we do; from creating individualized service plans to building strong partnerships with families, teams, and communities. 

As a Dungarvin employee, you’ll be at the heart of that mission. You’ll help people live meaningful lives on their own terms; supporting their goals, honoring their choices, and empowering their independence. 

With services nationwide, our team is united by a shared commitment to making a real difference; one person, one voice, one choice at a time. 

Join our nationwide family and let us help you achieve your unique goals and dreams. 

WE OFFER: 

  • Compensation: $ 34.60 Hourly Fixed Rate 
  • Work Environment: Hybrid (2-3  Days in office in Tacoma WA ) 
  • Team Culture:  A highly collaborative and dependable team that works closely together, stays engaged, and values trust, accountability, and steady leadership while consistently delivering for the business and the people we serve. 
  • Work Schedule: Typically, 8 AM – 5 PM PST, with flexibility as needed to meet deadlines or support initiatives
  • Retirement Plan: 401 K plan with employer match after one year of service. 
  • Time Away: PTO that increases with tenure, PTO donation options, and paid sick leave  
  • Company-Provided Hardware and Cellphone Stipend: All necessary equipment will be provided, along with a monthly stipend for cell phone expenses. 
  • Insurance & Health:  Medical, dental, and vision coverage (including plans for families, spouses, and domestic partners). Additional benefits include pet insurance, supplemental insurance options. Plus, 100% company-paid long-term disability and life insurance.
  • Employee Perks: National Brand Discounts, Employee Referral Program, and Employee Assistance Program  
  • Job Mobility: Dungarvin’s multi-state footprint allows internal job mobility nationwide.  
  • Mileage Reimbursement: $0.50  cents per mile  

 

Job Description

As a Human Resources Business Partner, you’ll sit right in the middle of the work that matters most supporting leaders in real time as they navigate people decisions, employee relations issues, and day-to-day workforce challenges.  As a trusted HR advisor you will help guide state and operations leaders across Washington , as situations unfold.  You’ll drive HR strategies in a practical, people-centered way coaching leaders through employee relations and performance conversations, managing investigations, and helping ensure consistency, fairness, and compliance across the region. You’ll also support workforce planning and use data and insight to help leaders make decisions that strengthen both performance and retention. In this role, you’ll help ensure leaders feel supported, employees feel heard, and teams feel connected to both the work and the mission in a meaningful way.

WHAT YOU'LL DO: 

HR Business Partnership: Build trusted relationships with leaders and employees across your business units, serving as a strategic advisor on employee relations, performance management, team development, and organizational change. Partner with leaders to navigate complex situations, strengthen team effectiveness, and drive positive business outcomes.

Employee Relations & Compliance: Lead workplace investigations, manage employee relations matters, track trends and grievances, and provide practical, compliant recommendations that balance business needs with the employee experience.

Leadership Onboarding & Development: Support the successful onboarding of new leaders by providing guidance on HR policies, benefits, compliance, and people practices while coaching managers to build high-performing, engaged teams.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with HR Centers of Excellence and cross-functional teams to deliver consistent, proactive, and solution-oriented HR support that enhances the employee experience and supports organizational goals.

Qualifications

MUST HAVE: 

  • Education:  Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.    
  • HRBP Experience: 3+ years of HR Business Partner experience supporting large, non-exempt populations.
  • HR Knowledge & Expertise: Strong knowledge of employee relations, performance management, and compensation, with experience across core HR functions, including high-volume recruiting and organizational development, and skills in investigations, coaching, employee development, and change/project management. 
  • Microsoft 365 &  Power BI: Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint), with the ability to analyze data and present actionable insights; Power BI experience a plus. 
  • HR Compliance: Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws, multi-state compliance, and diversity & inclusion. 

NICE TO HAVE: 

  • HR Leadership: Ability to influence and support leaders through coaching and performance management; prior leadership or mentoring experience is a plus, especially when partnering with operations. 
  • HR Technology Expertise: Experience with HRIS platforms such as Workday, UltiPro (Ultimate Software), or similar systems, along with familiarity with ATS and LMS platforms (e.g., Relias, Cornerstone). 
  • Industry Experience: Background in healthcare, human services, or other regulated, multi-state environments preferred. 
  • Professional Certifications:  SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR.  
  • Additional credentials: In Coaching, Mediation, or Project Management (PMP, CAPM) 

Additional Information

SKILLS CRITICAL FOR SUCCESS: 

  • Strategic & Analytical Thinking: Connects people strategy to business goals, uses data and insights to assess workforce trends, and makes sound decisions aligned with company values and strategy. 
  • Relationship Building & Influence: Builds trust quickly, fosters collaboration, coaches leaders, and communicates HR guidance clearly to employees and management. 
  • Emotional Intelligence & Problem Solving: Navigates sensitive situations with professionalism and empathy, resolves conflicts constructively, and brings innovative solutions to complex workforce challenges. 
  • Adaptability & Change Agility: Thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments, supporting others through transitions while maintaining focus on outcomes and continuous improvement. 
  • Leadership & Coaching: Partners with leaders to mentor and develop teams, promoting engagement, accountability, and a high-performance culture. 
  • Organization & Project Management: Manages multiple priorities and initiatives across business units with attention to detail, efficiency, and accuracy. 
  • Compliance & Integrity: Ensures adherence to employment laws, regulations, and company policies while maintaining confidentiality and credibility. 
  • Technical & HR Systems Proficiency: Leverages HR technology to streamline processes, improve decision-making, and enhance workforce management. 

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS ROLE: 

If you’re a people-focused professional, this role lets you make a real impact. You’ll partner with leaders to shape culture, strengthen teams, and drive business outcomes through people-centered strategies. Join a collaborative HR team that values innovation, learning, and genuine connection. You’ll be the person leaders turn to when situations are complex, unclear, or sensitive, and your guidance will directly influence how teams are supported, how issues are resolved, and how leaders grow. No two days look the same, and the work is always tied to real people and real outcomes. 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: 

"Dungarvin, Compass, and Cambrian are equal opportunity employers."

The deadline for internal applications is set for two weeks from the date of the job posting.

7/28

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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
  • 3+ years of HR Business Partner experience supporting large, non-exempt populations
  • Strong knowledge of employee relations, performance management, and compensation; experience with high-volume recruiting and organizational development; skills in investigations, coaching, employee development, and change/project management
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint)
  • Power BI experience
  • Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws, multi-state compliance, and diversity & inclusion
  • Ability to influence and support leaders through coaching and performance management (leadership or mentoring experience)
  • Experience with HRIS platforms such as Workday or UltiPro (Ultimate Software)
  • Familiarity with ATS and LMS platforms (e.g., Relias, Cornerstone)
  • Background in healthcare, human services, or other regulated, multi-state environments
  • Professional certifications (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR)
  • Additional credentials in Coaching, Mediation, or Project Management (PMP, CAPM)
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The Company
HQ: Saint Paul, MN
1,382 Employees
Year Founded: 1976

What We Do

A LITTLE ABOUT US: Dungarvin is a national organization of privately owned companies that provide high quality, community-based supports to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, people who are faced with mental health, behavioral or significant medical challenges, and to children and their families. Because each individual we support is unique, we strive to provide services that are tailored to each person's own hopes, dreams, goals and needs. Under the support of Medicaid and Community Support Waivers Dungarvin is proud to create custom solutions to each person served. Mission: "Respecting and responding to the choices of people in need of supports." Dungarvin assists each person we serve to realize his or her own hopes, dreams, goals and aspirations. PHILOSOPHY: We believe each person has his or her own set of aspirations, goals, strengths, and dreams. FUN FACT: Our founders Tim Madden (24 years old) and Diane (23 years old) decided to start a business that would provide community housing for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Through diligent research and planned Tim and Diane officially opened their first 15 person residential program in St. Paul, Minnesota in March 1976. Tim and Diane were the live-ins for that first program and they have continued their leadership of the organization since. Through the success of that program Dungarvin has grown to employ approximately 4,000 people who currently provide supports to over 4,712 individuals across 14 states.

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