Director of Human Resources

Be part of Samaritan Healthcare’s continued growth! Step into the newly created Director of Human Resources role and help shape HR services, strengthen employee relations, and support an expanding department—all while contributing to a brand-new hospital in the scenic landscape of Washington State. The Position Samaritan is seeking a strong, relationship-driven Director of Human Resources to lead HR operations and support the organization’s continued growth. This role offers the opportunity to strengthen employee relations, develop leaders, and establish consistent HR practices that support a positive, accountable, and engaged workplace. Reporting directly to Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), the Director will oversee all HR functions, with the exception of Employee Health. Responsibilities include employee relations, talent acquisition, performance management, policy compliance, and workforce development. The Director will partner with senior leadership and department leaders to align HR practices with organizational priorities and support effective day-to-day operations. A key priority will be leading labor and employee relations across a unionized workforce, with responsibility for supporting two large unions. The Director will oversee grievance management, guide leaders on collective bargaining agreement interpretation and sensitive employee matters, and ensure the fair, consistent application of HR policies and labor agreements. The Director will equip managers with the knowledge and tools to address employee concerns, manage performance, maintain appropriate documentation, and apply policies consistently. This leader will also strengthen compliance processes, update policies as needed, and advance workplace safety and harassment prevention through clear expectations and effective education. The Director will support workforce planning, recruitment, and retention as Samaritan continues to grow. Working with operational leaders and community partners, this individual will identify opportunities to expand talent pipelines, strengthen recruitment partnerships, and reduce reliance on temporary staffing. Familiarity with UKG (formerly UltiPro) and experience developing sustainable healthcare recruitment strategies would be valuable. Building trust and strengthening organizational culture will also be important. The Director will build upon existing engagement initiatives, encourage employee recognition, and introduce creative ways to improve morale and connection across departments. By balancing an approachable leadership style with sound judgment and accountability, this individual will help position HR as a trusted partner to both employees and leaders. The ideal candidate will bring strong employee relations expertise, practical labor relations experience, and the ability to coach leaders through challenging situations. A confident communicator and strategic problem-solver, this individual will help Samaritan strengthen its HR function, develop leadership capability, and build a sustainable workforce for the future. Requirements Bachelor’s degree is required. A PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, and/or SHRM-SCP certification are strongly preferred. A minimum of seven years of HR experience, including a minimum of three years of management experience is required. Union experience is strongly preferred. Please note: This is a fully onsite position; remote and hybrid arrangements are not available. Compensation Details The base salary range for this position is $124,000 to $164,000 annually. In addition, a leader may be eligible for other benefits, including but not limited to health insurance coverage, retirement benefits, and bonuses. The total compensation for the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The base salary range listed above is a good faith determination of potential base compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future The Organization Samaritan Healthcare is a multifaceted healthcare organization located in Moses Lake, Washington. Organized as Grant County Public Hospital District No.1 in 1947, Samaritan is committed to improving the health and well-being of the people of the Columbia Basin. In 2002 the organization went through a major expansion and modernization project which added 60,000 square feet of new space and modernized another 60,000 square feet. These improvements have resulted in a virtually new facility featuring single-bed rooms, a completely new Intensive Care Unit, a new Mother and Baby Center, a new cafeteria, a lobby, and expanded patient and family waiting areas. Samaritan Healthcare has been rated by CMS a 4-star accredited hospital and is a founding member of the Grand Columbia Health Alliance. The Community One of the fastest growing areas in Washington, Moses Lake and the surrounding area including the City of Warden offers a variety of affordable housing from new suburban-style developments to family farms. Known as the Desert Oasis, Moses Lake and the surrounding area of Grant County is located in the heart of the Columbia Basin in Central Washington. With a Service Area Population of 54,000 people, livable is best way to describe the community. Fishing, waterskiing, canoeing, and kayaking are some of the activities available without leaving the city limits. Moses Lake also has a large community Aquatic Center. Other recreational activities in the area include biking, ice-skating, hunting, and snow skiing. Moderate four-season climate weather pattern with average minimum December temperatures of 23 degrees and average summer maximum of 87 degrees and 300 plus days of sunshine makes for comfortable living. Please direct all inquiries, applications, and referrals to: Sheetal Kesari Executive Search Director #J-18808-Ljbffr