Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Title:

Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Date:
Sep 10, 2026

Location:

Anacortes, WA, US, 98221

HF Sinclair in Anacortes, WA is seeking a Senior Human Resources Business Partner. This person will perform the job under minimal supervision and with a high level of accountability for results, leads complex and high level Human Resources projects and process for a site or large client group. Identifies and resolves conflicts between business and HR demands; progression to this level is dependent upon the needs of the business.

This is an onsite role working a 9/80 schedule.

• Ensures HF Sinclair’s policies and procedures are followed. Provides interpretation and appropriate communications within the Company and promotes employee understanding of programs, policies, and objectives
• Provides support of employee and labor relations issues under general oversight of more experienced staff in a union or non union environement (i.e. dispute resolution, bargaining, grievance administration and Union Committee action items)
• Conducts investigation into employee issues, formulates conclusions, and drives to resolution consistent with legal guidance, CBA provisions and/or company policy
• Reviews and updates Human Resources Policies and Procedures as needed to ensure they remain current
• Leadership of the site Community Relations Program and/or Community Advisory Panel and leverages the opportunity improve company image within the community. (depending upon assignment)
• Proposes, secures approval and implements HR systems that resolve complex business or human resources challenges
• Independently leads cross functional teams (internal or external to HR) in areas that are not the incumbents area of expertise
• Coaches and mentors managers on the proper ways to navigate employment issues
• Credibly and constructively challenges and lead the business and internal HR processes
• Will be responsible for administrating and coordinating HR policies and procedures as needed by the business

Special assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by their supervisor, as determined from timeto time in their sole and complete discretion.

A minimum of five years of related Human Resources experience is required.

Preferred Experience:

Human Resources Business Partner experience in a unionized industrial and/or manufacturing environment.

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business, or a Technical field related discipline is required or related work experience in lieu of the degree (five years of related work experience) is required.

• Understands the business from a technical and commercial perspective
• Leverages knowledge of the business (refining, lubricants, etc.) to make effective HR decisions
• Achieves results despite setbacks and challenges
• Creates systems that ensure a focus on delivering results
• Ability to communicate opposing views in a way that wins others over
• Can balance “being right” with “maintaining the relationship”
• Takes on difficult, ambiguous assignments with a “can do” attitude
• Challenges the status quo when appropriate
• Driven to research and experiment when facing unfamiliar challenges
• Extracts lessons learned from setbacks
• Advanced level of knowledge in Human Resources principles and ability to apply this knowledge as it pertains to the company.
• Advanced with spreadsheet, presentation and word processing applications
• Ability to handle confidential information including Protected Health Information (PHI) and all applicable compliance issues in relation to relevant HIPAA regulations.
• Advanced level of knowledge in Human Resources principles and ability to apply this knowledge as it pertains to the company
• Ability to read and appropriately interpret information from multiple sources.

Preferred…