This role blends enterprise HR program leadership with executive storytelling, strategic communications, and large‑scale facilitation. The HR Program & Communications Manager is accountable not only for delivering initiatives, but for shaping how those initiatives are understood, aligned to strategy, and activated across the HR organization and the broader enterprise.
Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Human Resources and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.
Required Qualifications:
- 5 years of professional experience in HR programs or related fields, and/or proven ability in successfully leading HR programs.
- 2 years of Demonstrated ability to lead broad-based, enterprise communication efforts.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business, Healthcare Administration or related
- Upon hire: Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Or
- Upon hire: PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) - Project Management Institute
- Upon hire: Professional in Human Resources (PHR) - Human Resource Certification Institute Or
- Upon hire: Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) - Human Resource Certification Institute Or
- Upon hire: Society for Human Resource Management – Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) Or
- Upon hire: Society for Human Resource Management – Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)
- Upon hire: Prosci or other Change Management Certification
- Experience in a large, geographically dispersed, multi-state organization.
Salary Range by Location:
Washington: Western - Except Tukwila: Min: $50.32, Max: $79.45
Washington: Southwest - Olympia, Centralia & Below: Min: $48.27, Max: $76.22
Washington: Tukwila: Min: $50.32, Max: $79.45
Washington: Eastern: Min: $42.96, Max: $67.82
Washington: Southeastern: Min: $45.00, Max: $71.05
Why Join Providence?
Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.
Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons.
About UsProvidence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.
Skills Required
- 5 years of professional experience in HR programs or related fields and/or proven ability in successfully leading HR programs.
- 2 years of demonstrated ability to lead broad-based, enterprise communication efforts.
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business, Healthcare Administration or related.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (upon hire).
- PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) certification (upon hire).
- Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification (upon hire).
- Society for Human Resource Management certifications (SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP) (upon hire).
- Prosci or other Change Management Certification (upon hire).
- Experience in a large, geographically dispersed, multi-state organization.
Providence Health & Services Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Providence Health & Services and has not been reviewed or approved by Providence Health & Services.
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Healthcare Strength — Coverage spans medical, dental, and vision, with robust mental health support including up to 25 free therapy sessions and a well‑being platform. Additional resources like caregiver assistance and plan assistance can bolster access and overall health support depending on location and eligibility.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with employer match and an additional discretionary contribution, plus a student‑debt retirement savings match, provide meaningful long‑term savings support. Planning tools and Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility further strengthen the financial security package.
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Parental & Family Support — Back‑up child and elder care through Bright Horizons and paid parental leave offer practical support for caregiving needs. Relocation assistance and other family‑oriented resources complement the core benefits where available.
Providence Health & Services Insights
What We Do
At Providence, our strength begins with understanding. We take time to see, hear and value everyone who walks through our doors—patient or caregiver, family support person or volunteer. Working with us means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others.
