HR Business Partner (Contract | Onsite | Bellingham, WA)

💼 Contract-to-Hire Potential | 💰 $48–$51/hr DOE | 🕗 Day Shift (Mon–Fri, 8a–5p)

We’re partnering with a mission-driven healthcare organization to hire a Human Resources Business Partner for an onsite role based in Bellingham, WA. This is a non-clinical, non-employee contractor position with potential to convert — perfect for HR professionals with strong labor relations experience and a passion for making a real impact.

What You’ll Do:

• Partner directly with senior leaders to align people strategy with business goals.

• Lead initiatives in employee relations, change management, succession planning, and leadership coaching.

• Manage complex union matters — grievances, negotiations, and daily labor engagement.

• Collaborate with Centers of Excellence (COEs) and shared services teams to deliver integrated HR support.

• Coach and guide frontline leaders and other HR partners.

• Participate in HR projects around policy, process, and organizational design.

What We’re Looking For:

• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, ideally as an HR Business Partner or similar

• Bachelor’s degree required (HR, Business, or related); Master’s preferred

• Strong command of employee & labor relations, conflict resolution, and investigations

• Prior experience in a shared services or COE HR model

• Bonus points for healthcare industry background

Preferred Certifications:

• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP

• PHR or SPHR

Why This Role?

✅ Work with a values-driven organization

✅ Competitive pay with potential to convert

✅ Engage in high-level, strategic HR work

✅ Collaborate with supportive leadership and union partners

📍 Location: Onsite in Bellingham, WA

💰 Pay: $48–$51/hour (depending on experience)

🕒 Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

💼 Type: Contract with potential to convert

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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