Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Our client, a large Pacific Northwest-based natural resources and real estate company, is looking for a Strategic HR Business Partner (Finance) . This contract role will serve as the primary strategic HR partner to senior Finance leadership and their organizations, supporting a predominantly salaried Finance population across a range of HR disciplines.

Location

Seattle, WA – Hybrid (onsite Tues, Wed, Thurs)

Duration

Approximately 6 months

Compensation

$55 – $65 per hour.

Additional Compensation

This position is not eligible for bonus or incentive compensation.

Benefits

Benefits available to eligible employees or consultants may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid sick leave, retirement savings plans, and other employer sponsored programs.

Eligibility

• US citizens and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply.
• Work sponsorship is not currently available.

Summary

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior HR Business Partner to serve as the dedicated strategic HR partner to their Enterprise Finance Vice Presidents and their teams on a six-month contract engagement. Operating with a high degree of independence, this individual will support compensation planning, performance review cycles, organizational design, change management, and employee relations across the Finance function. This is a high-visibility role requiring strong executive presence and the ability to build credibility quickly at the VP level.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR partner to Enterprise Finance senior leadership and their organizations
• Support functional‑level compensation planning and performance review cycles for the Finance function
• Build trusted advisory relationships with Finance VPs, translating business priorities into actionable HR and talent strategies
• Provide counsel on organizational design and change management, including risk assessment and implementation of sustainable solutions
• Partner with Talent Acquisition and hiring leaders to define role requirements and accelerate hiring for critical positions
• Lead employee relations matters and workplace investigations from initiation through documented resolution, balancing employee advocacy with risk management and consistent policy application

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of HR Business Partner or related HR experience
• Experience supporting Finance, Accounting, Treasury, Audit, or Corporate Functions
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems across a range of HR issue types
• Strong change management and communications capability
• Demonstrated experience supporting large‑scale organizational redesign, operating model changes, and workforce restructuring
• Ability to operate independently in ambiguous, fast‑moving environments
• Proven ability to quickly establish credibility and working partnerships with executive‑level leaders
• Strong executive presence with senior and executive‑level audiences
• BA/BS in Human Resources or a related field

Nice to Have

• Prior experience providing HR support across a geographically dispersed workforce
• Experience with UKG or similar HRIS platforms

This Organization Participates in E-Verify

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

Compensation and Benefits Disclosure

The compensation range listed above represents the expected range for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on factors including experience, skills, internal equity, and geographic location.

Benefits available to eligible employees or consultants may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid sick leave, retirement savings plans, paid time off, and other employer-sponsored programs.