Human Resources Director

$95k - $105k

Full-time

A Hiring Company

Human Resources Director

Comma Journalism Lab dbaThe Spokesman-Review

The Spokesman-Review , one of the Northwest's most respected and historic media organizations, is seeking a strategic and people-focused Human Resources Director to help lead our organization through the next era of mission-driven journalism and media innovation.This executive leadership role will oversee all human resources operations, including employee relations, talent acquisition, compliance, compensation, organizational development, and labor relations within a dynamic newsroom and publishing environment. The ideal candidate is an experienced HR leader who thrives in fast-paced, evolving organizations and understands the importance of balancing operational excellence with a strong employee-centered culture.

Position: Human Resources Director

Status: Exempt

Salary: $95,000-$105,000 DOE

Location: Spokane, WA

Key Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership
Lead employee relations, investigations, and workforce planning
Oversee HR compliance with Federal and Washington State labor laws
Support labor relations and collective bargaining activities
Drive recruitment, retention, onboarding, and leadership development initiatives
Maintain HR policies, systems, and organizational best practices
Help strengthen organizational culture, accountability, and mission alignment
Partner with newsroom and operational leaders to support sustainable growth and transformation

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field
8+ years of progressive HR leadership experience
Strong knowledge of Washington State employment law
Experience in unionized environments preferred
Exceptional communication, judgment, and leadership skills
Experience within media, publishing, nonprofit, or mission-driven organizations strongly preferred
Experience with Rippling or other app-based, decentralized HRIS preferred

Benefits

Executive leadership opportunity within a highly respected media organization
Collaborative, mission-focused work environment
Opportunity to help shape the future of local journalism in the Inland Northwest
A complete list of benefits can be found here: heyzine.com/flip-book/commabenefitsguide2026

To Apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter outlining your qualifications and leadership experience to: ***email_hidden*** The Comma Journalism Lab is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Compensation details: 95000-105000 Yearly Salary

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