Director Of Human Resources

Job Description

Job Description

Description

One of the Northwest’s most respected and historic media organizations, is seeking a strategic and people-focused Human Resources Director to help lead their 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. 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

Skills

Human resources, rippling, HRIS, employee relations, talent acquisition, compliance, compensation, organizational development, labor relations, media, publishing, non profit, union

Top Skills Details

Human resources

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience within media, publishing, nonprofit, or mission-driven organizations strongly preferred • Experience in unionized environments preferred

Experience Level

Expert Level

This is a Permanent position based out of Spokane, WA.

The pay range for this position is $95000.00 - $105000.00/yr.

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This is a fully onsite position in Spokane,WA.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 7, 2026.

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.