Business Partner Jobs in Portland, OR (NOW HIRING)

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 People Business Partner to join its team of talented, values-driven HR professionals.  As a People Business Partner, this position will provide strategic HR advisory and thought partnership to senior living communities throughout Oregon, Washington and Montana. The main areas of focus include employee relations, performance management, compensation and benefits, policy development and implementation, and compliance. This position also collaborates with cross-functional teams to complete organization projects, improve processes and procedures, and increase organizational effectivenes.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Provides strategic HR advisory and operational support to senior living communities throughout Oregon, Washington, and/or Montana
• Partners with Regional Directors and Executive Directors to prioritize and align business and talent objective
• Serves as a trusted coach and thought partner to employees throughout the organization when questions and issues arise
• Effectively addresses employee relations issues using good judgement, applicable policies, HR best practices, and conflict resolution strategies
• Answers and triages HR questions at all levels of the organization and provides HR policy guidance and interpretation
• Develops and implements new policies when needed. 
• Advises on performance management matters, including annual reviews and performance counseling
• Conducts investigations; interviews relevant partners and generates reports with findings conclusions, and recommendations
• Partner with Learning & Development team to provide training on important HR topics
• Reviews and approves job descriptions to ensure clarity and compliance with FLSA exemptions
• Provides guidance and input on workforce planning and succession planning
• Maintains thorough knowledge of leave of absence programs and administers leaves for employees
• Serves on cross-departmental initiatives to advance department and organizational goals
• Reviews and approves hiring, employee changes and terminations
• Maintains up to date knowledge of local, state and federal HR laws and regulations and ensures compliance

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, organizational development or related work experience
• 5+ years of relevant experience managing all facets of Human Resources 
• SPHR/PHR/SHRM-SCP strongly preferred
• Strong working knowledge of HR best practices as well as federal, state and local laws
• Demonstrated track record of effectively advising and coaching leaders and employees on a wide range of HR matters
• Ability to collaborate well with employees at all levels of the organization to achieve the organizational strategic goals
• Ability to balance competing demands and prioritize accordingly
• Highly organized and responsive to questions and concerns  
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to influence others and write reports, policies and procedures, etc.  
• Strong analytical and research skills and ability to solve complex problems
• Ability to hold information confidential and demonstrate excellent judgment

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