Human Resources Business Partner
A Hiring Company, Renton, WA, United States
Human Resources Business Partner
Puget Sound Educational Service District (PSESD) is seeking a skilled and service‑driven Human Resources Business Partner to support leaders, staff, and teams across the agency. This role serves as a trusted advisor, helping strengthen people practices, enhance organizational effectiveness, and advance an inclusive and equitable workplace.
Open until filled; for best consideration, submit a complete application by
Monday, December 15, 2025 . Interviews are tentatively scheduled for
Monday, December 23, 2025 .
Ideal Candidate Profile
Human Resources & Organizational Development Consultation
– Providing thoughtful guidance, coaching, and solutions that promote equitable and effective people practices.
Planning, Organization & Prioritization
– Managing multiple priorities with clarity and intentionality, and supporting leaders in aligning HR practices to organizational goals.
Policy, Procedural & Legal Navigation
– Interpreting and applying laws, policies, and collective bargaining agreements with accuracy, judgement, and an equity‑minded lens.
Professional Development Facilitation
– Designing and delivering trainings that strengthen supervisory capacity, reinforce inclusive practices, and support continuous learning.
Workforce Planning
– Partnering with leadership to anticipate staffing needs, support change management efforts, and help ensure a strong, sustainable workforce.
Essential Functions
Administers recruitment and selection processes (e.g., effective applicant sourcing/tracking, creating talent management strategies, utilizing subject‑matter expertise based on best and researched practices, salary administration, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring equitable practices and commitment to internal guidelines, EEO and state and federal regulations.
Conducts meetings, workshops, and seminars that frequently involve a range of issues (e.g., employee orientation, staff development, telecommuting training, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring compliance with Agency, state, and/or federal requirements.
Embodies the principles and practices that form our culture and commitment to becoming an Antiracist Multicultural Organization for the purpose of meeting the Agency’s End: Success for Each Child and Eliminating the Opportunity Gap.
Manages, monitors, and analyzes data for the purpose of supporting data‑driven decisions and recommendations for business operations in support of Agency End and program objectives.
Oversees and administers a wide variety of personnel procedures (e.g., talent acquisition, staffing, onboarding, salary administration, health and welfare benefits, training and development, records management, workforce planning, employee relations and retention, investigations, policy, and collective bargaining administration, etc.) for the purpose of delivering services in conformance with established guidelines and/or state and federal requirements.
Oversees and monitors variety of systems (e.g., Department of Transportation regulations, criminal history background checks, state, and federal regulations, etc.) for the purpose of adhering to legal and/or administrative requirements.
Partners with Agency Leadership to identify, develop and implement new or revised program initiatives for the purpose of aligning human resources services in support of program and Agency goals.
Prepares a variety of reports, documents, and presentations (e.g., state‑wide personnel report – S275, employment agreements, payroll reports, letters, Board reports, demographics, new employee orientation, trainings, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference and/or conveying and disseminating information to appropriate parties.
Recommends, develops, and/or presents written procedures, actions, or materials for the purpose of improving organizational effectiveness, providing information and written reference, documenting procedures and processes, and meeting goals and objectives.
Researches a wide variety of topics (e.g., recruiting avenues, pending or new legislation, etc.) for the purpose of developing new programs/services, ensuring best practice and compliance with mandated requirements, securing information for planning, and/or providing accurate information.
Responds to a variety of inquiries from staff, district personnel, and other external customers for the purpose of resolving problems, providing information, facilitating communication, and providing direction and clarification.
Other Functions
Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, Education, Public Administration, or related field and three years of recent HR experience.
High school/GED with progressively responsible recent HR experience, and the following skills:
Desired Skills and Experience
Experience with full‑cycle recruitment, staffing, and equitable hiring practices.
Experience supporting employee relations and applying policies, procedures, and regulations.
HRIS and personnel records management experience; ability to generate accurate reports.
Knowledge of state and federal employment laws (e.g., EEO, ADA, FMLA/WA PFML, FLSA).
Ability to provide strategic HR consultation using data, problem‑solving, and collaboration.
Demonstrated commitment to equitable and inclusive practices.
Proficient with Microsoft Office.
Experience facilitating trainings or adult learning sessions.
Experience with job descriptions, classification, and compensation.
Experience conducting or supporting workplace investigations.
Experience administering benefits, leave programs, or workforce planning.
Experience working in a public agency, school district, or unionized environment.
Experience facilitating conflict resolution and supporting constructive problem‑solving between staff.
Supervisory experience.
HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM‑CP/SCP).
Compensation Details:
$81,226 – $107,233 yearly salary.
Position is open until filled. For best consideration, submit a complete application by
Monday, December 15, 2025 . Interviews are tentatively scheduled for
Monday, December 23, 2025 .
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Open until filled; for best consideration, submit a complete application by
Monday, December 15, 2025 . Interviews are tentatively scheduled for
Monday, December 23, 2025 .
Ideal Candidate Profile
Human Resources & Organizational Development Consultation
– Providing thoughtful guidance, coaching, and solutions that promote equitable and effective people practices.
Planning, Organization & Prioritization
– Managing multiple priorities with clarity and intentionality, and supporting leaders in aligning HR practices to organizational goals.
Policy, Procedural & Legal Navigation
– Interpreting and applying laws, policies, and collective bargaining agreements with accuracy, judgement, and an equity‑minded lens.
Professional Development Facilitation
– Designing and delivering trainings that strengthen supervisory capacity, reinforce inclusive practices, and support continuous learning.
Workforce Planning
– Partnering with leadership to anticipate staffing needs, support change management efforts, and help ensure a strong, sustainable workforce.
Essential Functions
Administers recruitment and selection processes (e.g., effective applicant sourcing/tracking, creating talent management strategies, utilizing subject‑matter expertise based on best and researched practices, salary administration, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring equitable practices and commitment to internal guidelines, EEO and state and federal regulations.
Conducts meetings, workshops, and seminars that frequently involve a range of issues (e.g., employee orientation, staff development, telecommuting training, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring compliance with Agency, state, and/or federal requirements.
Embodies the principles and practices that form our culture and commitment to becoming an Antiracist Multicultural Organization for the purpose of meeting the Agency’s End: Success for Each Child and Eliminating the Opportunity Gap.
Manages, monitors, and analyzes data for the purpose of supporting data‑driven decisions and recommendations for business operations in support of Agency End and program objectives.
Oversees and administers a wide variety of personnel procedures (e.g., talent acquisition, staffing, onboarding, salary administration, health and welfare benefits, training and development, records management, workforce planning, employee relations and retention, investigations, policy, and collective bargaining administration, etc.) for the purpose of delivering services in conformance with established guidelines and/or state and federal requirements.
Oversees and monitors variety of systems (e.g., Department of Transportation regulations, criminal history background checks, state, and federal regulations, etc.) for the purpose of adhering to legal and/or administrative requirements.
Partners with Agency Leadership to identify, develop and implement new or revised program initiatives for the purpose of aligning human resources services in support of program and Agency goals.
Prepares a variety of reports, documents, and presentations (e.g., state‑wide personnel report – S275, employment agreements, payroll reports, letters, Board reports, demographics, new employee orientation, trainings, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference and/or conveying and disseminating information to appropriate parties.
Recommends, develops, and/or presents written procedures, actions, or materials for the purpose of improving organizational effectiveness, providing information and written reference, documenting procedures and processes, and meeting goals and objectives.
Researches a wide variety of topics (e.g., recruiting avenues, pending or new legislation, etc.) for the purpose of developing new programs/services, ensuring best practice and compliance with mandated requirements, securing information for planning, and/or providing accurate information.
Responds to a variety of inquiries from staff, district personnel, and other external customers for the purpose of resolving problems, providing information, facilitating communication, and providing direction and clarification.
Other Functions
Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, Education, Public Administration, or related field and three years of recent HR experience.
High school/GED with progressively responsible recent HR experience, and the following skills:
Desired Skills and Experience
Experience with full‑cycle recruitment, staffing, and equitable hiring practices.
Experience supporting employee relations and applying policies, procedures, and regulations.
HRIS and personnel records management experience; ability to generate accurate reports.
Knowledge of state and federal employment laws (e.g., EEO, ADA, FMLA/WA PFML, FLSA).
Ability to provide strategic HR consultation using data, problem‑solving, and collaboration.
Demonstrated commitment to equitable and inclusive practices.
Proficient with Microsoft Office.
Experience facilitating trainings or adult learning sessions.
Experience with job descriptions, classification, and compensation.
Experience conducting or supporting workplace investigations.
Experience administering benefits, leave programs, or workforce planning.
Experience working in a public agency, school district, or unionized environment.
Experience facilitating conflict resolution and supporting constructive problem‑solving between staff.
Supervisory experience.
HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM‑CP/SCP).
Compensation Details:
$81,226 – $107,233 yearly salary.
Position is open until filled. For best consideration, submit a complete application by
Monday, December 15, 2025 . Interviews are tentatively scheduled for
Monday, December 23, 2025 .
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