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Providence has filed 2 layoff notices in the last twelve months, covering 60 workers, most recently September 2026. These are public filings with state labor departments, and an open role can sit alongside them. See the filings

About the job

Calling All Esteemed Leaders! Are you a strategic mastermind with a passion for HR innovation within healthcare? Do you thrive on navigating complex challenges and shaping the future of HR strategies? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

The Role: Lead our HR team in the development and alignment of HR strategies consistent with business needs. You will be accountable for setting and maintaining high standards for HR service delivery, serving as a trusted advisor to executives, and providing solutions to complex or critical issues. Assess HR implications of changing business needs and recommend actionable strategies. Foster an environment of continuous improvement by motivating, mentoring, and developing others, strategically shaping change and promoting fiscal responsibility while integrating core values to meet organizational objectives.

***This role provides HR leadership for an integrated care network in Southeast Washington, supporting acute care facilities, ambulatory settings, and medical group practices across the region.***

What You’ll Do:

Strategic Partner & Advisor: Act as a strategic partner and trusted advisor to senior leaders across the local organization, ministry, and community.

Collaborative Leader: Work collaboratively with shared services and centers of excellence to ensure an integrated HR experience for core leaders and caregivers.

Labor Relations Expert: Develop and administer all labor relations activities and strategies for the assigned area, coordinating with Labor & Employment Counsel on local issues.

Leadership & Development: Provide leadership, direction, coaching, and development for direct reports, influencing and leading organizational change.

Caregiver Experience Advocate: Develop and implement caregiver experience strategies and tactics aligned with System, Region, and Ministry goals.

Senior Leadership Advisor: Coach and counsel Senior Leadership on business, labor, and risk mitigation, ensuring strategic HR integration.

What You’ll Bring:

Educational Background: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, HR Management, or related field; or equivalent education/experience. A Master's Degree is preferred.

Experience: 10+ years in professional human resources or related experience, with 8 years of leadership experience.

Professional Certification: Professional HR Certification (SHRM, HRCI, AIHR) preferred.

Skill Set: Ability to analyze information and solve problems, strong verbal communication and listening skills, excellent collaboration and team-building skills.

Leadership Qualities: Visionary HR leader with strategic inclination, capable of influencing business strategies and understanding healthcare operations and finances.

Competencies: Excellent organizational, problem-solving, planning, and leadership skills, superior oral and written communication, attention to detail and accuracy, ability to build relationships.

Knowledge Base: Strong knowledge and experience in advancing HR strategies, healthcare operations, and systems, with adaptability to changing environments and regulatory standards.

Why Join Us?

Make a Real Difference: Join an organization committed to transforming HR practices and enhancing lives.

Unleash Your Potential: Experience autonomy and support to bring your innovative ideas to life.

Collaborate with the Best: Work with a talented team of dedicated professionals.

Thrive in a Dynamic Environment: Embrace the challenges and rewards of working in a fast-paced industry.

Live in a Vibrant City: Enjoy Richland’s stunning beauty and thriving cultural scene.

Ready to Shape the Future of Healthcare HR? If you're a visionary leader with a passion for HR and healthcare, we encourage you to apply! Join our team and help us create a healthier future for all.

The full pay range is listed in accordance with applicable law. Final compensation will be determined based on qualifications, experience, organizational compensation alignment, and the approved hiring department budget for the position. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation and benefits.

PLEASE ADJUST ACCORDINGLY: At Providence we believe in the importance of human connection and the impact of in-person collaboration towards team cohesion and caregiver engagement. Further, we want our leaders to live in or near the communities we serve. Therefore, leaders applying for this role will be required to work a hybrid schedule, which consists of four days onsite, one day remote and live within a reasonable commuting distance to the ministry or service area they support and lead.

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits .

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act .