People and Culture Manager

The People and Culture Manager leads VHA's employee and labor relations, recruitment, and employee training and growth. This position works closely with the Administrative Services department management team to provide overall support in areas of the employee lifecycle.

What You Will Do

The essential duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: Employee and Labor Relations, Recruiting and Employee Lifecycle, Performance Management, Culture and Belonging, and General Responsibilities.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of employment laws, HR policies, and best practices, as well as excellent communication, negotiation, research, and influence skills.

Requirements

• In-depth knowledge of employment laws, HR policies, and best practices.
• High level communication, negotiation, research, and influence skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to work in a team environment and independently, displaying a high level of tact, people skills, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Understands how organizational strategy connects to talent acquisition and HR initiatives.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Adaptable, resilient, and effective in fast-changing environments.
• Demonstrates resilience and readily adapts to changing circumstances and evolving agency needs.
• Creative problem solver with the ability to develop new HR strategies.
• Highly organized; manages multiple projects and deadlines efficiently.
• Identifies trends and provides data-driven recommendations.
• Proactive and works with a strong sense of urgency.
• High emotional intelligence and empathy.
• Experienced in complex investigations and grievance management.
• Significant knowledge of HR policies, guidelines, and practices.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and HR/payroll systems including ADP, Kronos, and Paylocity.
• Demonstrates integrity, trustworthiness, and openness to change, aligned with VHA values.

Benefits

• 100% paid for employee only medical and vision coverage
• 85% paid for dependent tier coverage
• 100% paid for dental
• Up to 26 days of accrued paid time off annually
• 12 paid holidays
• Participation in Washington PERS (Public Employee Retirement Services)