Human Resources Manager

Manager of Human Resources

Location: Lake Stevens

Position Summary

This position is an active member of the leadership team and is responsible for managing the organization’s human resources (HR) function. This role will lead human resources with a diversity, equity and inclusion lens and be a trusted resource to the Chief Executive Officer, leadership team, board and employees. This position will plan, lead, develop, coordinate, and implement policies, processes, training, and initiatives to support the organization’s human resource compliance and strategy needs with the assistance of an HR Generalist. This position will oversee, monitor and develop comprehensive HR strategies, policies and practices that create a diverse, respectful, welcoming and inclusive work environment for all employees. This position reports to the Chief Executive Officer.

Qualifications

The agency encourages exceptional candidates from a variety of backgrounds to apply including recent graduates, those seeking a transition from the private sector and people from diverse communities. The position requires a welcoming personality, a high level of confidence, empathy, verbal and written communication skills, as well as the ability to work independently and efficiently.

Desired Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required, associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• HR Certifications (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP) preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of human resources management experience.
• Human Resources experience within the non-profit sector preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to bring a DEI lens to work, both in interactions internally and in approaches to all organizational processes and policies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of clients and staff.
• Knowledge of current WA leave/benefit regulations required.
• Employee Benefit Administration.
• Experience with recruitment, job posting and advertisement process.
• Ability to perform resume reviews and conduct informative pre-employment screening.
• Strong supervisory, coaching and leadership skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize projects.
• Proficient in PC computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite, accounting software, web browsers, HRIS and e-mail software.
• Positive attitude, eagerness to learn and ability to develop relationships to be a team player.

About Our Organization

Sherwood is a growing independent, non-profit organization dedicated to providing quality services to meet the needs of people with disabilities throughout Snohomish, Skagit, Island and San Juan Counties. We believe in the abilities of all people and our mission is to provide innovative, inclusive services for children and adults with disabilities in their communities. These services include early support for infants and toddlers, employment support and community inclusion services for adults.

Sherwood has over 67 years of experience providing quality services to over 20,000 children and adults with disabilities and continually works to meet the needs of those we serve. We address challenges such as loneliness, isolation, and low expectations that society has for people with disabilities. Our committed team goes the extra mile to ensure people have opportunities to be as independent and self-sufficient as possible. We truly believe our employees are Sherwood’s greatest asset, we take pride in ensuring a positive, flexible and responsive work environment. We hire the best and brightest talent to continue to provide quality services that people can count on. We are financially stable and are expanding our programs to serve more people. We have ambitious goals that we are actively working towards achieving in order to significantly improve the lives of people with disabilities throughout Snohomish, Island, Skagit and San Juan Counties.

Equal Opportunity Employer