Join Skookum and make a difference! Skookum is: A national leader in employment of individuals with disabilities and veterans. Comprised of a growing dynamic team of social entrepreneurs. Operating self-sustaining businesses across 13 states and the District of Columbia, with over 1,300 employees. Dedicated to providing incredible customer experience to our federal and private-sector customers. Committed to providing an incredible employee support and development program, tailored to the social mission. Skookum's Bremerton, Washington Home Office supports nationwide operations through highly trained and motivated professionals in finance, human resources, vocational and workforce development, information systems, strategy, business development, communications, marketing, quality, safety, learning, and more. Location: Bremerton, Washington Type: Exempt (salary) Compensation: $78,250 - $105,500 (Skookum's compensation strategy is to position new employees between the minimum and midpoint of this range, depending on qualifications and experience.) Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm (Flexible start and end times depending on scheduling needs. Hybrid schedule possible.) Travel: Occasional travel locally and out of state possible, depending on business needs. As a Human Resources Partner, you'll... provide support to the HR Director and Senior HR Partner, including supporting HR initiatives, providing guidance and coaching to home office employees and Site Managers on employee relations, recruitment, performance management and labor relations. Exemplifies Skookum's culture, values and commitment to excellence. Provides professional and knowledgeable HR guidance and support to ensure Skookum's policies, Collective Bargaining Agreements and federal, state employment laws are interpreted and implemented fairly and consistently. Mentor and educate managers to identify available courses of action and how to communicate with employees on employee relations issues. Performs day-to-day HR Partner duties for the Skookum Home Office and Administrative staff. Coordinates with HR Partners and Recruiters to ensure operational support is delivered in a timely and professional manner. Acts as a back-up to HR Partners during their absence, and Recruiting Manager as needed. Has a thorough understanding of business goals. Develops, researches and recommends new approaches, policies and processes, to effect continual improvements in efficiency and accuracy of processes and services provided. Communicates proactively with HR team members and promotes transparency. Effectively communicate strategic HR and Recruitment initiatives across all levels of the organization. Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements and laws for federal, state, local and government contractors to ensure compliance. Works with legal counsel as needed. Provide counsel on applicable employment laws, rules, policies, program requirements and options; analyze, interpret and apply complex human resource rules in resolving problems; work with managers on union issues, staffing plans, classification, compensation, performance management, grievance resolution, disability accommodation, etc. Review requests for exceptions to policies and procedures; provides recommendations on best courses of action. Collaborate with Recruiting Manager to mentor managers on writing job descriptions, disciplinary actions, performance improvement plans, coaching documents, performance management reviews and termination letters to ensure Skookum's position is accurately and professionally communicated. Investigates, documents and responds to complex complaints, grievances, harassment allegations, and Human Rights Commission or EEOC complaints in partnership with HR Team. Assist in ensuring recruitment methodologies an