HR Business Partner

APPLICATION MATERIALS

Applicants are required to submit a combined cover letter and resume in one PDF document.

In your cover letter, please describe:

- How you’ve partnered with leaders to align HR strategy with business goals.

- Your experience in succession planning, workforce development, and learning & development.

- Key results that highlight your impact on organizational effectiveness.

Incomplete materials will not be considered.

To expedite the application process, combine your cover letter and resume into one PDF document before applying and upload electronically when requested in the online application process.

This position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED and applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. The first review date for application materials is scheduled for September 18.

Interested parties are also invited to contact Human Resources at joblist@chelanpud.org to discuss the position.

SALARY RANGE

The starting salary range for the HR Business Partner is $98,080, - $122,600, with a maximum opportunity of up to $147,120, with tenure and strong performance.

Introductory Period: New employees holding regular positions must complete an introductory period of twelve months.

BENEFITS EPOA

In addition to competitive wages Chelan PUD employees also enjoy outstanding benefits which include zero cost employer funded medical, dental, and vision healthcare benefits, access to the employee assistance program, a VEBA health reimbursement account, and long-term care.

Washington state retirement PERS participation and optional 457 plan participation with an employer matching 401(a) plan.

Leave, life & disability benefits including paid leave starting at 21 days per calendar year up to 35 with tenure, 11 paid holidays per calendar year in 2025, changing to up to 12 days per calendar year in 2026, paid jury duty, short-term disability & long-term disability, and basic life, AD&D, and optional voluntary life.

The work life benefits include optional flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care, educational assistance, various rewards and recognition programs and position specific stipends.

For more explanation of the district benefits please visit our benefits website .

JOB POSTING

HR Business Partner

About the Role

The Senior HR Business Partner serves as a trusted advisor to leaders, aligning people strategies with organizational goals. This role blends strategic insight with hands-on HR support, helping to drive succession planning, workforce development, leadership growth, and organizational effectiveness.

What You’ll Do

- Partner with leaders to design and implement workforce and succession strategies.

- Lead organizational design efforts, applying change management principles.

- Support leadership development and learning programs in partnership with our L&D team.

- Provide coaching and guidance on performance management, employee engagement, and HR best practices.

- Collaborate with HR specialists on recruiting, compensation, benefits, and HRIS processes.

What We’re Looking For

- Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).

- 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including workforce development, succession planning and leadership support.

- Strong background in succession planning, organizational design, and performance management.

- Proven ability to coach leaders, influence decisions, and build strong partnerships.

- Preferred: HR certifications (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP); public sector, utility, or union experience.

Why Join Us

At Chelan PUD, we believe people are at the heart of our mission. As a community-owned utility, we’re dedicated to innovation, stewardship, and service. This is your opportunity to shape the future of our workforce while making a lasting impact in the community we serve.

Overview

The HR Business Partner serves as a strategic advisor and partner to business unit leaders, aligning people strategies with organizational goals. This role drives and supports succession planning, workforce and organizational development, and learning and leadership development initiatives in collaboration with business leaders and HR generalists. The Senior HR Business Partner also consults on performance management, provides coaching to leaders, and guides change-management efforts that strengthen organizational effectiveness.

Through a combination of strategic insight, consultative partnership, and hands-on support, the Senior HR Business Partner plays a key role in building a capable, engaged, and future-ready workforce. While primarily serving in a strategic capacity, this role remains flexible in supporting HR operations and providing generalist services in areas such as benefits, recruiting, compensation, and employee engagement.

Responsibilities

- Work closely with senior leaders to develop and implement succession planning and workforce strategies aligned with business goals. Identify critical roles, assess workforce readiness, and build strong talent pipelines. Partner with centralized HR specialists to integrate succession planning into long-term organizational strategy.

- Consult with leaders to design and adjust organizational structures, roles, and capabilities. Apply Human & Organizational Performance (H&OP) principles and systems thinking to drive efficiency and effectiveness. Lead organizational assessments, analyze workforce and HR trends, and provide change-management support to achieve smooth transitions and sustainable results.

- Partner with the Learning & Development leader to support enterprise-wide learning strategies. Provide input to align training and leadership programs with workforce and succession needs. Act as a liaison between business units and L&D, promote program engagement, and conduct training sessions as assigned. Provide coaching and mentoring support to leaders and employees to foster a culture of continuous growth.

- Advise leaders and employees on HR policies, performance management practices, and workforce initiatives. Provide consultative guidance to strengthen alignment with corporate goals and objectives. Develop and deliver communication plans that reinforce HR strategies and organizational effectiveness.

- Maintain flexibility to support HR Operations and Generalist functional areas including recruiting, benefits, compensation, and HRIS. Keep accurate employee records, promote compliance with confidentiality requirements, and advance the efficiency of HR processes. Collaborate with specialized HR partners to address complex HR issues and support business objectives.

- Maintain regular and predictable attendance: Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Comply with District policies. Complete all required training. Maintain a working knowledge and comply with District safety procedures and specific safety requirements of this position, and those in accordance with applicable provisions of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and Washington Administrative Code (WAC). Employees with access to confidential employee records and information are required to restrict access from any unauthorized person, except on a need to know basis.

- As a secondary function, drive a motorized vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the District.

Reports To

Manager – Payroll & HR Operations

Overtime exemption

Exempt

Qualifications

Education

- Bachelor's Degree (B.A. or B.S.) in Human Resources, Business, or similar field is required.

- Equivalent experience (year for year) may substitute for required education.

Experience

- 5+ years of progressively responsible HR experience, including demonstrated expertise in succession planning, workforce development, and learning and development is required.

- Experience in organizational design, as well as utility industry, public sector, and/or unionized experience, is preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

- Human Resources certifications such as Professional in Human Resources (PHR), Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), or Society for Human Resource Management Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) are preferred.

Skills and Abilities

A fully skilled incumbent will have the following knowledge skills & abilities:

- Strategic HR Expertise – Advanced knowledge of succession planning, workforce development, and learning and development principles.

- Business Acumen – Ability to understand business strategy, operations, and financial drivers, and translate them into effective HR strategies.

- Performance Management – Strong knowledge of performance management practices, tools, and coaching approaches that drive accountability and growth.

- Organizational Design & Change Management – Skill in assessing organizational needs, structuring roles and teams, and supporting leaders through change initiatives.

- Leadership Development & Training – Experience partnering on learning and leadership programs, with the ability to facilitate and conduct training sessions.

- Coaching & Consulting – Strong consultative skills with the ability to coach leaders, influence decision-making, and serve as a trusted advisor.

- Data Analysis & Workforce Planning – Ability to analyze workforce and HR trends, conduct organizational assessments, and recommend actionable solutions.

- Communication Skills – Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to create clear messaging, presentations, and communication plans for varied audiences.

- Collaboration & Relationship-Building – Proven ability to build strong partnerships across all levels of the organization, including senior leadership.

- Problem-Solving & Innovation – Advanced critical thinking skills with the ability to approach complex challenges from new perspectives.

- Adaptability & Flexibility – Comfort with shifting priorities, balancing strategic initiatives with hands-on generalist responsibilities.

- Technology Proficiency – Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, HRIS systems (e.g., PeopleSoft), and virtual collaboration tools.

- Knowledge of Employment Law – Solid understanding of federal and state employment regulations and compliance requirements.

- Knowledge of Collective Bargaining Agreement – Understanding of labor relations principles and ability to apply collective bargaining agreements in decision-making and employee/management interactions.

- Must be proficient in reading, writing and speaking English.

Background Screening

- Chelan County Public Utility District #1 conducts background screening of personnel who have access to employee confidential information, such as social security numbers, birth certificates, marriage certificates, and/or HIPAA protected information.

Physical Demands

- Sitting Frequent 34-66%

- Standing Frequent 34-66%

- Walking Occasional 11-33%

- Stooping/Bending Occasional 11-33%

- Reach Waist to Shoulder Occasional 11-33%

- Wrist/hand/fingers manipulation (keyboarding, mousing, etc.) Frequent 34-66%

- Repetitive Motions Frequent 34-66%

- Talking Frequent 34-66%

- Visual - Far Acuity Occasional 11-33%

- Visual - Depth Perception Occasional 11-33%

Working Conditions

- Noise Intensity Level: - Moderate

District Values

- Safety - Protect public and employee health and safety

- Stewardship - Acting on behalf of customer-owners, protecting public resources entrusted to us

- Trustworthy - Competence, integrity, respect

- Operational Excellence - High-quality innovative work execution

Equal Opportunity/ADA

Chelan PUD is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer (EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled). We value diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected classifications as defined by law.

EEO Law Posters can be found on the main Careers (chelanpud.org) page in English and Spanish.

The job functions and physical requirements described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

BACKGROUND SCREENING

Chelan County Public Utility District #1 conducts background screening of personnel who have access to employee confidential information, such as social security numbers, birth certificates, marriage certificates, and/or HIPAA protected information.

DISCLAIMER

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility. This should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.

EEO

Chelan PUD is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

We value diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected classifications as defined by law.

EEO Law Posters can be found on the main Careers page in English and Spanish.

Chelan PUD will not be offering any work visa sponsorship for this role.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-I.35(c)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $98,080.00 - $122,600.00 per year

Benefits:

- Dental insurance

- Flexible spending account

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Retirement plan

- Vision insurance

Work Location: In person