Human Resources Director - Interim

Human Resources Director - Interim

Temporary l 4 to 5 months

Hiring Range: $97,879-$110,635

Location: Everett, WA

The YMCA of Snohomish County provides jobs and careers with a cause. Every day, the Y makes a lasting impression in our communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Our unique work environment constantly changes to adapt to the needs of our communities. We are a non-profit, in the people business. This means that we help members meet a fitness or ability goal, see that children thrive in our child care programs, encourage family togetherness, and give youth an opportunity to learn life skills through water safety, sports, and teen programming.

Serving communities across Snohomish County for 125 years, we are proud of our mission and the selfless people who are working everyday for a better us. The Y strives to put the following core values into practice in all of its programs and services: honesty, respect, caring, and responsibility.

Our Commitment to Inclusion:

The Y is made up of people of all ages and from every walk of life, working side by side to strengthen communities. Together we work to ensure that everyone, regardless of ability, age, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, ideology, income, national origin, race or sexual orientation, has the opportunity to reach their full potential with dignity. Our core values are caring, honesty, respect and responsibility - they guide everything we do.

We look forward to having you on our YMCA team!

*The YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer that celebrates diversity at all levels of our organization!

Are you an experienced, well rounded, upbeat professional Human Resources Director or current HR consultant? We are looking for a talented HR ace for temporary assignment to support our team during a staff’s leave of absence. This role will ensure that essential HR operations are maintained and running smoothly while providing support across various employee and administrative functions.

Working alongside the SVP Chief Human Resources Officer, you’ll oversee payroll and compliance regulations, facilitate performance management programs, support benefits and leave administration, maintain a high level of service to employees, and help manage staff team and supervisor personnel issues. The ideal candidate is a dependable, highly organized professional who takes ownership of day-to-day HR operations, balances competing priorities, and handles sensitive employee matters with discretion.

This role reports to the SVP CHRO, supervises an HR staff team of three and collaborates closely with supervisors, managers, executives, and organization leadership.

This is a temporary role that involves a hybrid work arrangement at our Everett association office, with 4 days in office desired. The temporary role is expected to begin January 1, 2027 up to the end of May 2027. Benefits are available.

The Impact You Will Have

• Serve and support branch staff in our Y’s mission to serve community
• Assist as point of contact for leadership, managing timely, professional, and friendly communication (written and verbal) to ensure staff and supervisors feel supported
• Build relationships and trust with the broader Branch Leadership teams and Association Office departments
• Enhance employee experience, maintaining an active presence to oversee recruitment, employee onboarding, compliance, payroll, and benefit processes
• Maintain an effective program of compliance with laws and regulations related to HR and manage relationships with CHRO and YMCA legal counsel
• Identify data-driven improvements and projects that enhance our HR processes and employee experience programs

What We Look For

• A working HR manager with significant breadth and depth of HR experience
• Active, hands-on supervisory management and real-time troubleshooting capabilities
• Effective communication and prioritization skills
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with evolving needs
• Collaborative mindset, idea sharing and openness to feedback
• Curious and positive approach to discovering the root problem, fact finding, identifying solutions and resolving challenges and unexpected personnel requests on the fly
• A track record of high accuracy and attention to detail
• An interest in technology and artificial intelligence

Application Instructions: Please include a cover letter along with your resume when submitting your application.

Deadline to Apply: November 18, 2026

Position Summary:

Oversee the development and implementation of talent management, Human Resources policies, plans and services, legal compliance, employee benefits, payroll and compensation, employee relations, diversity and inclusion, employment practices and procedures, employee communications and events. Works to improve the overall employee experience. Supervises Human Resources staff, such as HR Generalist, HR Compliance Manager, and HR Payroll/Benefits Manager.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

· Provides excellent service and support to all staff and supervisors’ questions and workplace challenges

· Provides leadership and consulting support to executives and management on matters of reinforcing culture, setting goals, developing policy, and implementing strategic objectives

· Develops and maintains performance management and appraisal programs

· Provides direction to assigned staff in the performance of their duties, establishing work priorities and in achieving strategic and operating plan goals

· Oversees payroll processing and wage and hour law compliance, benefit plan communication and enrollment

· Oversees leave of absence, ADA and work accommodation requests, employee injury procedure (L&I) and staff communication

· Oversees employee recruitment and new employee onboarding along with reviewing and approving employee actions including new and revised job description and classification

· Maintains an effective program of compliance with laws and regulations related to Human Resources and manages relationships with compliance agencies and YMCA legal counsel

· Oversees HR systems and employee records to ensure accuracy and improve the overall operation and effectiveness of the organization

· Provide leadership in HR System Data and Analytics for reporting

· Provides leadership and support to the Accounting department for payroll reporting and annual audits

· Remains current with employment laws and regulations

· Discreetly handle sensitive and/or private information and maintain confidentiality

· Maintains confidential and accurate audit-ready personnel records

· Serves as a resource and participates as a leader/member of various staff committees and leadership groups

· Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

· Bachelor's degree in business, Human Resources, psychology/social sciences, organizational development or equivalent experience preferred

· Five to ten+ years of proven successful management and staff development within Human Resources teams and/or equivalent combination of education and experience

· Experience with UKG Workforce Ready HRIS system preferred

· Knowledge and professional experience in planning and policy, talent management, selection, compensation, benefits, training and staff development, employee relations, and performance management

· Ability to exercise sensitivity in working with individuals of diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds, diverse socio-economic backgrounds, cognitive and physical abilities, etc.

· Current knowledge and understanding of regulations, industry trends, current practices, new developments, and applicable laws regarding Human Resources

· Proficiency in business and Human Resources related computer applications, which may include talent management systems, time and attendance systems, etc.

· Ensure organizational compliance with applicable labor laws and regulations including: EEO, OSHA, FMLA, Washington PMFL, ADA, requests for work accommodations, Workers Comp (L&I), wage and hour laws including meal periods and breaks and minor work laws

· Human Resources certification required (PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP or equivalent); YMCA Multi-Team Leader certification preferred

· Satisfactory result from credit background check is required due to access to bank information, payment processing and position of trust

· Fluency in second language preferred

Y Culture:

· Build relationships with a diverse membership base in culturally responsive ways, connect members with one another and to the YMCA

· Exhibit Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility

· Complete required training and certifications within established guidelines

Embrace Multi-Team Leader Core Competencies:

Mission Advancement:

· Reinforces the Y’s values within the organization and the community

· Effectively communicates the benefits and impact of the Ys efforts for all stakeholders

· Implements effective systems to develop volunteers at program, fundraising, and policy leadership levels

· Secures resources and support for all philanthropic endeavors

Collaboration:

· Develops strategies to ensure staff and volunteers reflect the community

· Builds and nurtures strategic relationships to enhance support for the Y

· Serves as a community leader building collaborations based on trust and credibility to advance the Y’s mission and goals

· Communicates for influence to attain buy-in and support of goals

· Provides tools and resources for the development of others

Operational Effectiveness:

· Integrates multiple thinking processes to make decisions

· Involves members and community in the development of programs and activities

· Ensures execution of plans

· Institutes sound accounting procedures, investment policies, and financial controls

· Assigns clear accountability and ensures continuous improvement

Personal Growth:

· Fosters a learning environment embracing diverse abilities and approaches

· Creates a sense of urgency and positive tension to support change

· Anticipates challenges that can sidetrack or derail growth and personal learning

· Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology

Physical and Mental Demands: The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to handle, feel or operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve non-routine and complex problems; may use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or skills; perform highly detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks; work under intensive deadlines with frequent interruptions; and interact with members, staff, volunteers, and others encountered in the course of work, some of whom may be dissatisfied individuals.

Typical Working Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Typically interaction with others is busy, constant and occasionally interruptive. Work may be demanding at times. May require ability to work irregular hours. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job descriptions represent a general outline of job duties, functions and qualifications. They are not intended to be comprehensive in nature. In addition, jobs evolve over time and therefore their description may not reflect the precise nature of the position at a given point in time.

If this sounds like you, apply today!