Human Resources Manager - Vancouver, Washington

Fosterful is seeking a Human Resources Manager to build and sustain a supportive, inclusive, and trauma-informed workplace that aligns with our mission to serve children and families in foster care. This role leads full-cycle talent management, employee relations, performance and development, compensation and benefits, compliance, and strategic organizational development. The HR Manager partners with leaders to attract diverse, mission-aligned talent, strengthen culture, ensure legal and grant compliance, and implement data-informed practices that enhance engagement, retention, and organizational effectiveness.

• Develop recruitment and retention strategies for diverse, mission-aligned candidates

• Partner with leaders on staffing needs and compelling job descriptions

• Manage all aspects of hiring process with legal compliance

• Foster and build local relationships to establish talent pipelines

• Cultivate a trauma-informed workplace culture embodying Fosterful's values

• Coach managers on effective leadership and team development

• Facilitate resolution of workplace conflicts and concerns

• Steward employee engagement initiatives and recognition programs

• Enhance evaluation systems promoting growth and accountability

• Coordinate professional development opportunities for staff

• Partner with leaders on performance challenges and improvement plans

• Identify and nurture emerging leaders through mentorship

• Develop competitive, equitable compensation structures

• Administer benefits programs supporting employee wellbeing

• Analyze retention data to identify improvement opportunities

• Implement innovative retention strategies within budget constraints

• Ensure compliance with state and federal employment laws and regulations

• Ensure employment policies are compliant with all government contract and grant requirements

• Develop and maintain employee handbook and HR policies

• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records

• Manage workers' compensation and employment-related leave matters

• Provide HR perspective in strategic planning and decision-making

• Assess and monitor organizational structures and processes to maximize efficiency

• Lead change management initiatives supporting growth

• Identify and track key performance metrics to inform strategic decisions

• Demonstrated experience managing full-cycle recruitment and workforce planning with legal compliance

• Proven ability to build inclusive, trauma-informed workplace cultures and coach managers

• Experience resolving employee relations issues with discretion, fairness, and documentation rigor

• Track record implementing performance management systems and professional development programs

• Experience designing or administering compensation and benefits with equity and market alignment

• Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations; policy development and handbook management

• Experience managing workers’ compensation, ADA, FMLA, and other leave programs

• Ability to analyze HR and retention data, define KPIs, and present insights to leadership

• Change management and organizational development experience supporting growth and efficiency

• Strong relationship-building skills with community partners to develop talent pipelines

• Excellent communication, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills aligned with Fosterful’s values

• Commitment to Fosterful’s mission and values, with sensitivity to the needs of children and caregivers impacted by foster care

• SHRM Certification prederred but not required

• Phone stipend of $50, reimbursed monthly

• Health benefits, optional 401k, optional life and accident insurance

• PTO accrued at 10 hours per month (approx. 3 weeks/yr), plus 9 paid holidays

• Sick leave accrues in accordance with Washington State law- one hour per every 40 hours worked

• COLA raise after one year of service