Director of Human Resources - Port Townsend, Washington

Job Description

Job Description

Jefferson Healthcare

Director of Human Resources

Announcement # 323777

Jefferson Healthcare ( is seeking an experienced Director of Human Resources to provide strategic and operational leadership for the District's entire employee lifecycle and workforce strategy. Reporting to the CFO, this critical role ensures that HR initiatives are fiscally responsible, legally compliant, and fully aligned with the hospital's mission and values. The Director will lead all HR functions, including recruitment, labor relations, business partners, and total rewards, while fostering a high-performing, engaged culture within a unionized, rural healthcare environment. This position plays a key role in labor strategy, regulatory readiness, performance improvement, and compliance with Washington State labor laws, while driving data-informed workforce solutions and maintaining a survey-ready organization. If you are a collaborative, results-driven HR leader ready to make a meaningful impact on our people and our community, we invite you to apply.

What we have to offer:

• Competitive, Guaranteed Salary
• Outstanding benefits, including employer contribution to your retirement account and low insurance premiums for individuals and families. Benefits package is ranked in the top 1% in the state!
• A Full-Time, Exempt Leadership Role where your expertise truly makes an impact
• Generous paid time off and more

Jefferson Healthcare is one of the top employers on the beautiful Olympic Peninsula and near Seattle, Victoria, BC, and Vancouver. We are a DNV-accredited, 5-star rated 25-bed Critical Access Hospital with six rural health clinics and a wide scope of specialty services; we provide exceptional care for more than 33,000 residents of East Jefferson County.

Port Townsend has been named as "one of the coolest small towns in America" ... with good reason. There are festivals all the time, endless recreational/hiking/skiing/sailing activities, great places to eat, and a strong and vibrant community feel. Surrounded by water and in close proximity to the Olympic National Park, Port Townsend offers access to a myriad of outdoor mountain and water adventures.

What we are looking for:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field required. Master's degree preferred.
• Experience: 5-7 years of progressive HR leadership experience. Healthcare experience and/or experience in a unionized public sector environment is strongly preferred.
• Compliance Knowledge: Deep understanding of Federal and Washington State employment laws and DNV accreditation standards.
• Certification: SPHR or SHRM-SCP certification is highly desirable.

Learn more about Jefferson Healthcare here.

Open until filled.

Jefferson Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Disclaimers:

• As part of Jefferson Healthcare's commitment to a safe and high-quality workplace, all candidates are required to complete pre-employment screenings, including a criminal background check, and for certain positions, a drug test. Screenings are conducted in accordance with RCW 43.43.815, RCW View phone number on ziprecruiter.com, and RCW 49.44.240, as well as Jefferson Healthcare's Drug and Alcohol Policy. Roles designated as safety-sensitive may be tested under a standard or modified (non-THC) drug panel, consistent with Washington State law.
• The base salary range for this position reflects both market competitiveness and the full compensation potential for the role. Individual offers will be determined based on a candidate's qualifications and experience beyond the stated minimum requirements. In most cases, compensation will fall between the minimum and midpoint of the range. Placement above the midpoint will be reserved for candidates whose qualifications significantly exceed the minimum requirements.