HR Business Partner - Washington - Shelton, Tumwater, Olympia
Human Resources Business Partner
Southern & Central Washington - Shelton | McCleary | Tumwater | Olympia
Full Time | Monday-Friday | Day Shift
Hybrid Role: 3 days/week regional travel * 2 days/week remote; occasional quarterly regional travel.
Compensation
Expected starting wage range: $80,168.40 - $96,626.93 annually (starting pay based on geographic location and commensurate with experience).
About Telecare
Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals with complex needs in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams.
We are proud to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at every level of our organization by intentionally hiring and supporting mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ individuals, veterans, and people of all belief systems.
The Opportunity
The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a trusted, strategic partner to leaders and teams across 10 mid- to high-acuity behavioral health programs in Southern and Central Washington, including community-based services, Evaluation & Treatment (E&T), and Next Steps programs. This role is ideal for an HR professional who thrives in complex, mission-driven environments, enjoys building strong leader partnerships, and wants to make a tangible impact on both people and outcomes. Healthcare or behavioral health experience is highly valued.
How You'll Make an Impact
Clinical Quality & Risk Management
Partner with leaders on employee relations, performance management, and policy application
Support safe, compliant, and high-quality care delivery through sound HR practices
Collaborate closely with Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition, LOA, Training, and People Analytics
Workforce Engagement
Build strong program presence through regular rounding and relationship-based support
Use engagement data, observations, and feedback to guide leaders toward action
Support the full employee lifecycle - from onboarding to development and retention
Customer Satisfaction
Serve as a trusted advisor to program and regional leaders
Facilitate leadership discussions, trainings, and meetings
Balance employee, leader, and enterprise perspectives with professionalism and care
Financial Security
Support fiscally responsible HR decision-making
Identify and elevate legal, regulatory, or organizational risk appropriately
Ensure consistent, fair application of policies across programs
The Ideal Candidate
You are a thoughtful, emotionally intelligent HR professional who:
Aligns deeply with Telecare's mission and values
Exercises strong judgment, discretion, and integrity
Navigates complex situations with confidence and collaboration
Builds trust, develops leaders, and strengthens teams
Is energized by multi-site, field-based partnership work
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related business field and 5 years of progressive HR experience in multi-site healthcare or specialty healthcare OR 7 years of progressive HR experience with increasing responsibility in multi-site healthcare or specialty healthcare
Strong working knowledge of state and federal employment law
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills
Ability to travel throughout the region ~75% of the time
Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
Ability to meet all post-offer employment requirements
Preferred
Master's degree in HR or related field
3+ years HR Business Partner experience
Experience in healthcare or behavioral health environments
Why Telecare
At Telecare, HR is not transactional—it is relational, strategic, and mission-critical. You'll be part of a values-driven organization where your work directly supports clinical excellence, engaged teams, satisfied customers, and sustainable operations.
Telecare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE AA M/F/V/Disability).
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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