HR Business Partner

Posted on: 09/28/2026

Location: LIHI Main Office, International District of Seattle

Hours: Full Time, 40 hours per week

Reports To: Director of Human Resources

Pay Range: $80,000 - $92,000

Position Type: Exempt, non-union, temporary

The HR Business Partner works in an internal consultative role to align the human resources function with the broader strategies and objectives of the organization. This position is responsible for conducting initial reviews and supporting workplace investigations, coordinating and tracking leave and accommodation processes, and serving as a point of contact for employee concerns. The HR Business Partner partners with leadership to ensure consistent application of policies and practices, supports responses to union grievances and external agencies such as Labor & Industries, and helps maintain compliance with applicable employment laws. This role requires strong judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to manage sensitive matters with professionalism and discretion.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a subject matter expert on employment issues, initiating new policies and procedures where necessary.
• Manage HR correspondence, both email and hard copy, and support HR projects or audits as needed.
• Monitor and support compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and organizational policies.
• Manage employee corrective action process, including advising supervisory staff on best practice and LIHI forms and procedure.
• Conduct investigations by collecting, analyzing and documenting quantitative and qualitative data, researching key business issues, identifying action plans, fully documenting investigative findings, and providing updates and recommendations to HR and business leadership.
• Respond to and assist in the preparation of union grievance materials and communications.
• Partner with managers to provide guidance on employee relations matters, policy interpretation, and performance concerns.
• Train managers on leadership behaviors, employee communication, and performance management strategies to promote a culture of continuous growth.
• Coordinate initial accommodation requests, including intake, documentation, and interactive process support.
• Oversee and coordinate L&I matters, manage claims, administer light duty back-to-work programs, ensure OSHA/WISHA compliance.
• Responds to inquiries and questions regarding employment issues and the application of organizational policies.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2–7 years of experience in Human Resources, with exposure to employee relations, leave administration, or compliance.
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations, FMLA, ADA, and other leave and accommodation frameworks.
• Experience working with HRIS/HRM software for tracking employee data.
• Demonstrated experience with corrective actions and terminations.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with HR in a housing, homelessness, or other social services provider environment.
• Familiarity with HR in a union environment.
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now.
• SHRM or HCI Certification.

Other Requirements:

• Must have reliable transportation.

About us:

The Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) has a 30-year history and track record of owning and managing low-income housing; developing innovative solutions to homelessness; advocating for housing justice; providing supportive services; and operating hygiene services for homeless people at our Urban Rest Stops. LIHI staff have developed over 5,000 affordable housing units and manages over 3,000 units including rental housing, permanent supportive housing and transitional housing. The populations served include: families, singles, seniors, veterans, young adults, immigrants, low wage workers, and people living with physical and mental disabilities. LIHI is one of the largest nonprofit housing organizations in the state. Our properties are located in Seattle, King County, and five adjacent counties. LIHI is a national leader in sponsoring tiny house villages as a crisis solution to homelessness. Annually, the tiny house villages and shelters serve 2,000 homeless people and our hygiene programs serve over 8,000 homeless people. LIHI staff is collaborative, dynamic, and dedicated to taking bold steps in ending homelessness and creating supportive communities for people to thrive.