Sr. Human Resources Business Partner

Compensation: $127,100 to $183,000 annually target range $127,000 - $140,000Working hours: Full-time, Exempt, 90% on-siteReports to: Head of HRIndustry: Marine TerminalJob Functions: Human ResourcesThe Senior Manager of Human Resources is a hands-on, people-focused leader responsible for supporting and executing day-to-day HR operations across the organization. This role works closely with and through others to deliver consistent, high-quality HR services while building strong relationships and fostering a positive, engaging work environment.This position requires a highly collaborative, service-oriented professional who is effective at working with a wide range of individuals, including leaders, employees, and cross-functional partners. The role focuses on balancing relationship-building with accurate and timely execution of HR programs, policies, and processes.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.Talent AcquisitionPartner with hiring managers to lead full-cycle recruiting, from sourcing through onboardingAlign with leaders to define role expectations and identify strong candidatesBuild proactive talent pipelines to support current and future workforce needsDeliver a consistent and positive candidate experienceOnboarding & Employee ExperienceSupport onboarding processes that help employees feel prepared, connected, and successfulPartner with teams to reinforce company values and engagement from day oneContinuously identify opportunities to improve the employee experienceBenefits, Payroll & HR OperationsServe as a trusted resource for employees, providing guidance on HR programs, policies, and proceduresSupport benefits administration and vendor coordinationPartner with internal teams to ensure accurate and timely payroll processingAdminister leave programs (FMLA, state-specific leaves, etc.) with consistency and careMaintain HR systems, records, and data integrity across platformsPrepare and share HR reporting to support business decisionsEnsure compliance with multi-state employment laws and company policiesPartner with leadership and Safety to support workforce initiatives and employee well-beingSupport audits, reporting requirements, and documentation standardsCulture & Employee RelationsBuild strong, trust-based relationships across all levels of the organizationSupport employee engagement initiatives, including recognition programs and team activitiesAssist with employee relations matters, ensuring fairness, consistency, and professionalismProvide guidance to managers on employee and labor relations topicsPromote a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative work environmentPerformance Management & Leadership DevelopmentSupport performance management processes, including goal setting, reviews, and development planningPartner with managers to strengthen feedback and performance conversationsAssist in developing and delivering training and development programsSupport leadership development and continuous learning initiativesAdditional Responsibilities include the following.Comply with Corporate Safety and department policies and procedures. Attend required safety trainings and meetings; follow all safety and health guidelines, standards, practices, policies, and procedures; and actively participate in the Husky’s Emergency Preparedness program and activitiesThis position description generally describes the principal functions of the position, the level of knowledge and skills typically required and the general scope of responsibility. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities and should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals will perform other duties as assignedPosition requirementsThank you for your interest in our Senior Manager of HR role. As part of our application process, we require all candidates to complete a short behavioral survey. It only takes 6 minutes to complete, there is no right, or wrong answers. Please take the survey in a distraction free environment and in the language you are most comfortable with.Here is the link, https://assessment.predictiveindex.com/bo/DJVB/SeniorHRManager_Apr2026_221030 The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education:Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required, or equivalent combination of education and 5+ years of HR management experienceSHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR certification preferredRelated experience:5+ years of HR management experienceProven experience in a small HR department, ability to build structure, not just operated within itBackground in manufacturing, industrial, marine terminal, or union environments strongly preferredPNW-based with deep familiarity with the Seattle/Tacoma talent market and employment landscapeMulti-state employment experience; comfortable navigating varying compliance requirementsExceptional empathy, communication, and interpersonal skills.Experience managing multiple HR disciplines (e.g., employee relations, talent, benefits, leaves)Required Competencies: High emotional intelligence, the kind that earns trust from the organizationVery people- and service-oriented. Must spend time building and maintaining relationships, with a natural tendency to help, not pressure, others.A self-starter who builds process and structure where it doesn't exist, and improves it where it doesComfortable with ambiguity and energized by a turnaround environmentHands-on executor, there is no job too small or too meaningless to be done, no task beneath youStrategic thinker with strong business acumen and the ability to translate vision into actionExceptional relationship builder, communicator, and coachHighly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentRequired Credentials:Ability to obtain a valid TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential)Valid Driver's licensePhysical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to lift and/or move up to 5 pounds. The employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; balance; bend and reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, squat, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet environment and work near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is typical business office level.Benefits:One of Husky’s core values is People First. Husky Terminal cares about its employees and lives this value by offering competitive pay and a benefits package that supports you and your family. The company strives to keep benefits comprehensive and affordable.Our benefits include:Potential annual discretionary bonus up to 15% of base salary for this role. Annual bonuses are subject to personal and company performance.Employer paid Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription insurance or employee can purchase buy-up plansCompany Paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance at two times base salary, with the option to purchase supplemental insuranceNo cost short-term and long-term disabilityAnnual time off and sick time 10 Paid holidays5 Floating days, prorated in first year depending on hire dateEmployee Assistance Program401K with matching contributions up to 6% of the employee’s eligible earnings4% vested immediately, and full vesting is attained after three years of serviceFree onsite parkingNOTE: This position description generally describes the principal functions of the position, the level of knowledge and skills typically required and the general scope of responsibility. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities and should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals will perform other duties as assigned.Husky Terminal is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy); sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US. QualificationsEducationRequiredBachelors or better.Licenses & CertificationsPreferredHuman Resources