Senior HR Generalist

Senior HR Generalist

Rural Hospital | Eastern Washington
Salary: $81,000–$105,000 DOE

Why This Role Matters

In a small rural hospital, Human Resources is not a back-office function. It is central to how care happens every day.

The Senior HR Generalist serves as a trusted partner to leadership and staff, supporting the people who make healthcare possible. This role directly impacts employee experience, compliance, retention, and the overall health of the organization.

If you believe HR should be people-centered, relationship-driven, and closely connected to community, this role will feel like the right fit.

About the Hospital and Community

This opportunity is with a critical access hospital in Eastern Washington, serving a close-knit rural community where healthcare is personal and relationships matter.

A candid and fun note about the community:
There is currently no restaurant in town. If you or a spouse have ever dreamed of opening one, this community would likely be very supportive.

This is rural living in the truest sense. Meaningful work, visible impact, and the opportunity to be part of something that truly matters.

What You Will Do

Employee Relations and Culture

• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership and staff on HR matters

• Support employee relations, investigations, conflict resolution, corrective action, and performance management

• Promote a respectful, compliant, and engaged workplace culture aligned with hospital values

Recruitment and Onboarding

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for clinical and non-clinical positions

• Partner with department leaders to identify staffing needs and recruitment strategies

• Coordinate onboarding, orientation, and initial training to ensure employee readiness

Compliance and Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and Washington employment laws

• Support regulatory audits, licensure, and accreditation requirements related to HR

• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records

Policies, Benefits, and Payroll Support

• Develop, update, and administer HR policies and the employee handbook

• Administer employee benefits and serve as liaison with benefit vendors

• Support payroll accuracy and compensation planning

Performance and Development

• Support performance evaluation processes and leadership coaching

• Assist with training, professional development, and retention initiatives

• Promote employee engagement and workforce stability

HR Operations

• Maintain HRIS data accuracy and generate reports as needed

• Track metrics related to recruitment, turnover, compliance, and employee relations

• Participate in hospital committees and cross-functional initiatives

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or equivalent experience

• Minimum of five years of progressive HR experience

• Healthcare or hospital experience strongly preferred

• Rural or Critical Access Hospital experience is a plus

• SHRM or PHR certification preferred but not required

• Strong knowledge of Washington State and federal employment laws

• High level of discretion, empathy, and professionalism

Most importantly, you will value people, community, and the unique responsibility that comes with serving rural healthcare.