Senior People Business Partner

Description

Welcome to the next generation in senior living, The Springs Living!

About Us:

The Springs Living is a purpose-driven senior living organization with communities throughout Oregon, Washington & Montana. For nearly 30 years, The Springs Living has been committed to transforming housing for older adults by delivering quality service and fostering an enrichment culture to help residents, their families and each other live life to its fullest. To do this, we demonstrate our core values—kindness, quality, innovation, trust, and pride— and empower every team member to do the right thing!

Position Summary:

The Springs Living is seeking a Senior People Business Partner to act as a strategic HR partner to leadership, providing expert guidance on employee relations and performance management; ensure compliance with employment laws through effective policies and training; and drive enterprise-wide HR initiatives that align people strategies with business goals and improve organizational effectiveness. join its team of talented, values-driven HR professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

Partner with Regional Directors of Operations and Executive Directors to align business strategies with organizational effectiveness, employee performance, and operational priorities, ensuring people strategies support overall business objectives
Collaborate with Operations leadership to integrate company goals with culture, compliance, and people-centric strategies that drive engagement and performance
Provide strategic oversight and guidance on employee performance management, ensuring consistency, accountability, and alignment with organizational goals
Lead the resolution of complex employee relations matters by conducting thorough, objective investigations and advising leadership on risk mitigation and outcomes
Serve as a subject matter expert on leave of absence programs (FMLA, OFLA, and other LOAs), ensuring compliant administration, tracking, and process optimization
Oversee and continuously improve the company’s drug screening program to ensure compliance and operational efficiency
Manage and respond to unemployment claims, mitigating organizational risk and ensuring timely, accurate representation
Provide final review and approval of termination decisions, ensuring alignment with legal requirements and organizational standards
Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the company’s performance management framework
Act as a senior HR resource by advising and triaging complex HR inquiries across all levels of the organization
Ensure organizational compliance with evolving employment laws by developing, updating, and implementing policies and delivering manager training
Provide expert interpretation and guidance on HR policies, ensuring consistent application across the organization
Advise leadership on organizational design, workforce planning, and succession strategies to support long-term business objectives
Contribute to broader People and organizational initiatives, taking on additional responsibilities as needed to support business priorities
Provides strategic HR advisory and operational support to senior living communities throughout Oregon, Washington, and/or Montana

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA or Master’s in Human Resources or related field) strongly preferred
Professional certification such as SPHR or SHRM-SCP preferred
5+ years of progressive HR experience
Demonstrated ability to prioritize, lead, and delegate across multiple competing initiatives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Exceptional executive communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and engage diverse stakeholder groups, including senior leadership
Advanced ability to interpret and operationalize complex information from written, verbal, and data-driven sources to inform decision-making
Strong business writing skills, including development of reports, executive communications, and organizational policies and procedures
High level of technical proficiency across HRIS systems and business tools, including data analysis, reporting, and process optimization
Proven ability to analyze complex business challenges, exercise sound judgment, and deliver strategic, solutions-oriented outcomes in ambiguous environments

Benefits:

Health insurance (includes zero co-pay for mental health counseling)
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Short-term and Long-term disability
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Life insurance
Paid time off/Sabbatical
Professional development
On-site chiropractic care
Employee Wellness Platform
On-site gym
Discounted Gym Membership

Additional information:

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines
This position is Fully On-Site in Beaverton, OR, with frequent visits to communities