Regional HR, Labor, Field Ops

Vaco by Highspring

Tacoma, Washington | Pacific Northwest

• Support a large operational workforce across Washington and the Pacific Northwest
• Approximately 30% regional travel
• Based onsite in the Tacoma area when not visiting field locations

Vaco by Highspring has been engaged by a nationally recognized industry leader to identify an HR Business Partner supporting a large, multi-site operation throughout Washington and the Pacific Northwest.

This highly visible role serves as a trusted advisor to operational leadership and plays a critical role in helping drive workforce effectiveness across a geographically dispersed employee population. The position combines employee relations leadership, manager coaching, workforce planning, retention initiatives, employee engagement, and talent development responsibilities within a fast-paced operational environment.

The successful candidate will be comfortable partnering directly with frontline leadership, handling complex workforce issues, influencing business outcomes through workforce data, and maintaining a strong field presence across multiple locations.

Base Salary: $100,000 - $120,000

Unable to exceed the listed range. Final compensation will be determined based on qualifications, experience, skills, and other job-related factors.

In addition to base salary, the position offers:

• 15% discretionary annual bonus
• Company vehicle provided
• Gas and insurance covered
• Comprehensive benefits package

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Transit and parking reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Additional voluntary benefits

This role helps strengthen the organization by:

• Supporting employee relations strategies across multiple locations.
• Improving workforce retention and operational continuity.
• Coaching managers on workforce challenges and leadership effectiveness.
• Supporting organizational strength and talent development initiatives.
• Elevating employee engagement and recognition efforts.
• Identifying workforce trends and communicating meaningful insights to leadership.
• Partnering with operational leaders to improve workforce performance and business outcomes.

• Based in the Tacoma area.
• 100% onsite when not traveling.
• Approximately 30% travel throughout Washington and the Pacific Northwest.
• Increased travel during peak operational periods.
• Candidates must currently reside within commuting distance of Tacoma.
• Remote and relocation candidates will not be considered due to the urgency of the hiring process and the onsite nature of the role.

• Demonstrated experience supporting complex employee relations matters, investigations, corrective action, workforce challenges, and policy interpretation.
• Ability to travel throughout the assigned region.
• Comfortable supporting a 24/7 operation, including occasional evenings and off-hours when business needs require.
• Strong understanding of workforce metrics and data-driven decision-making.
• Ability to work independently and operate effectively in a field-based environment.
• Strong business partnership skills and operational mindset.

The HR Business Partner will support a geographically dispersed hourly workforce operating across multiple locations throughout Washington and the Pacific Northwest.

This role requires a balance of strategic partnership and day-to-day execution. The HRBP will serve as a key resource to operational leaders while providing expertise in employee relations, manager coaching, workforce planning, retention strategies, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness.

Success in this role requires strong operational credibility, comfort working independently in the field, and the ability to effectively navigate both employee and leadership challenges.

• Serve as the primary HR Business Partner for assigned locations throughout the region.
• Support a workforce of approximately 800 employees across full-time and part-time populations.
• Partner with operational leadership to support business objectives and workforce initiatives.
• Maintain a strong field presence through regular site visits.
• Lead complex employee relations matters, investigations, corrective actions, policy interpretation, and workplace conflict resolution.
• Conduct workplace investigations and recommend…