HP Business Partner

Join a team that shares your calling

At MultiCare, you’re more than just a job title — you’re part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you’ll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home.

FTE: 1.0, Shift: Day, Schedule: Day

Position Summary

HP Business Partner utilizes a strong people focused business acumen to influence the deployment of effective people practices in the business unites they support. They will serve as a consultant to management on human resource-related issues and function as employee champions and change agents. They will assess and anticipate HR related needs at the department level and seek to develop integrated solutions.

They serve as a HP liaison in the field, using a data driven approach to influence decisions that influence and inform their people and culture practices. They partner to empower local leaders through coaching and consultation in areas such as performance management, employee relations, compensation, career development, talent acquisition and leadership development.

Responsibilities

• You will establish relationships with leaders to support effective job design, short and long-range staffing plans, selection, orientation, compensation, recognition and rewards, employee and labor relations, leadership development, performance management, and workforce development strategies
• You will be responsible for the recruitment strategy for assigned areas in partnership with Talent Acquisition
• You will support managers to improve their results in customer service, employee and provider engagement, the retention of talented employees and providers, and the creation of supportive, caring and high-performance work cultures
• You will partner with employees and leaders to communicate various HP policies and procedures
• You will ensure compliance with all federal and state employment laws and serves as the primary contact in investigating and responding to charges of violation of such laws
• You will advise management as the first point of contact in all cases of employment termination, disciplinary action, performance improvement activities, and workforce reductions

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in related field and two (2) years professional-level experience in human resources
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Recognized human resources professional certification preferred (PHR, SPHR, etc.)
• Experience in interpretation of personnel policy and managing a wide range of employee issues
• Continued pattern of learning and growth in career

About Yakima Memorial Hospital

MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital has served the Yakima Valley since 1950. This 226-bed, not-for-profit hospital features a multispecialty team across 20+ primary and specialty care locations, providing cardiac care, cancer care, pediatric trauma care, hospice and advanced care for children with special health needs. Clinicians here care for a diverse patient population and make a meaningful impact in a collaborative, supportive environment where teams are valued and patients are grateful.

About the Yakima Community

Yakima enjoys 300 days of sunshine a year and a valley setting surrounded by desert hills and mountains. The area offers endless outdoor activities, from hiking, mountain biking and fishing to skiing, rafting and camping. Residents also enjoy rivers, lakes and scenic trails just minutes from home, along with a lower cost of living and a welcoming community — perfect for those who love an active outdoor lifestyle.

Why MultiCare?

Rooted in the local community

Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.

Growth and education

Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you.

Well-being and support

Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life.

Living our values

Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.

Belonging for all

Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued.

Pacific Northwest lifestyle

Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $79,830.40 - $114,878.40 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.