HR Business Partner - Washington Tacoma, Tukwila, Sedro-Woolley, Stanwood
Role summary
Telecare is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to support its behavioral health programs in Northern and Central Washington. This hybrid role involves significant regional travel (approximately 75% of the time) and requires a strategic partner who can build strong relationships with leaders. The HRBP will focus on employee relations, performance management, policy application, workforce engagement, and ensuring sound HR practices to support clinical quality, customer satisfaction, and financial security. The ideal candidate is emotionally intelligent, possesses strong judgment, and aligns with Telecare's mission. A Bachelor's degree and 5-7 years of progressive HR experience in multi-site healthcare or specialty healthcare, along with strong knowledge of employment law, are required.
Human Resources Business Partner
Northern & Central Washington
Locations: Tacoma, Tukwila, Stanwood, Sedro-Woolley
Full Time Salaried, Monday–Friday
Hybrid Role:
- 3 days/week regional travel, primarily same-day travel within Northern and Central Washington. Occasional overnight travel may be required (typically 3-4 nights per month, depending on business needs and the selected candidate's home location)
- 2 days/week remote typically
- Occasional quarterly regional travel
Compensation
Expected starting wage range: $80,168.40 – $96,626.93 annually. Salary range max is $115,018.21
Starting pay is based on geographic location and commensurate with experience.
About Telecare
Telecare’s mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals with complex needs in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams.
We are proud to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at every level of our organization by intentionally hiring and supporting mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ individuals, veterans, and people of all belief systems.
The Opportunity
The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a trusted, strategic partner to leaders and teams across mid to high acuity behavioral health programs in Central and Northern Washington, including community-based services, Evaluation & Treatment (E&T), and Next Steps programs.
This role is ideal for an HR professional who thrives in complex, mission-driven environments, enjoys building strong leader partnerships, and wants to make a tangible impact on both people and outcomes.
Healthcare or behavioral health experience is highly valued.
How You’ll Make an Impact
The HRBP plays a critical role in advancing Telecare’s Four Pillars of Health:
Clinical Quality & Risk Management
- Partner with leaders on employee relations, performance management, and policy application
- Support safe, compliant, and high-quality care delivery through sound HR practices
- Collaborate closely with Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition, LOA, Training, and People Analytics
Workforce Engagement
- Build strong program presence through regular rounding and relationship-based support
- Use engagement data, observations, and feedback to guide leaders toward action
- Support the full employee lifecycle—from onboarding to development and retention
Customer Satisfaction
- Serve as a trusted advisor to program and regional leaders
- Facilitate leadership discussions, trainings, and meetings
- Balance employee, leader, and enterprise perspectives with professionalism and care
Financial Security
- Support fiscally responsible HR decision-making
- Identify and escalate legal, regulatory, or organizational risk appropriately
- Ensure consistent, fair application of policies across programs
The Ideal Candidate
You are a thoughtful, emotionally intelligent HR professional who:
- Aligns deeply with Telecare’s mission and values
- Exercises strong judgment, discretion, and integrity
- Navigates complex situations with confidence and collaboration
- Builds trust, develops leaders, and strengthens teams
- Is energized by multi-site, field-based partnership work
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related business field and 5 years of progressive HR experience in multi-site healthcare or specialty healthcare OR
7 years of progressive HR experience with increasing responsibility in multi-site healthcare or specialty healthcare
- Strong working knowledge of state and federal employment law
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills
- Ability to travel throughout the region ~75% of the time
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
- Ability to meet all post-offer employment requirements
Preferred
- Master’s degree in HR or related field
- 3+ years HR Business Partner experience
- Experience in healthcare or behavioral health environments
Why Telecare
At Telecare, HR is not transactional—it is relational, strategic, and mission-critical. You’ll be part of a values-driven organization where your work directly supports clinical excellence, engaged teams, satisfied customers, and sustainable operations.
Telecare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE AA M/F/V/Disability).
Internal applicants and those employed by Telecare within the past 12 months are not eligible for sign-on bonuses, if applicable.
