People and Culture Manager

This position is open until filled.

The People and Culture Manager leads VHA's employee and labor relations, recruitment, and employee training and growth under the direction of the Chief Administrative Officer. This position works closely with the Administrative Services department management team to provide overall support in areas of the employee lifecycle.

The essential duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

Employee and Labor Relations: Provides coaching, guidance, and support to supervisors and managers on policies and practices, policy interpretation, employee relations, and HR best practices. Ensure the agency Investigation and Progressive Discipline procedures are followed. Assist supervisor in resolving employee issues and concerns, including disciplinary actions. Advise management on labor relations issues, including the interpretation and administration of the labor agreement.

Recruiting and Employee Lifecycle: Manages and oversees the full cycle recruitment process, ensuring compliance with employment laws and internal policies. Develops and implements recruiting plans. Oversees the new hire orientation and first day onboarding to ensure a smooth and consistent employee experience.

Performance Management: Coordinates performance evaluations for assigned groups. Manages performance and probationary processes to support high standards, accountability, and development. Assists and trains supervisors and managers in effective use of the employee performance evaluation program.

Culture and Belonging: Helps leadership create and maintain a positive, inclusive team culture by ensuring strong connections are built between leaders and the team members, where all voices are heard, and team members are valued. Educates and engages employees and leadership on bias, privilege, and discrimination. Leads and supports initiatives that support an inclusive culture where all colleagues feel valued and able to thrive. Ensures equitable employment practices across the employee across the employee lifecycle. Champions wellbeing and psychological safety, enabling managers to embed supportive and proactive practices.

General Responsibilities: Supervises, guides, and develops assigned staff; provides direction, coaching, performance expectations, and evaluations. Assists with updating and maintaining HR policies and practices. Lead trainings, workshops, and classes.

Pay and Benefits

In compliance with the Equal Pay & Opportunities Act, the full salary range for the People and Culture Manager position is $103,595 to $150,213. It is a full-time exempt position working primarily in office Monday through Friday between the hours of 8am and 5pm.

We offer a generous contribution toward health care: 100% paid for employee only medical and vision coverage, 85% paid for dependent tier coverage. 100% paid for dental. Up to 26 days of accrued paid time off annually in the first year (13 vacation/13 sick days), and 12 paid holidays. This position is required to participate in Washington PERS (Public Employee Retirement Services).