Senior HR Manager at Grange Insurance Association – Seattle, Washington

Join Grange Insurance Association, a well-established leader in the insurance sector for over 130 years! Headquartered in the city of Seattle, with a footprint stretching across six Western states, we've been protecting families, farms, and businesses with unwavering commitment. As you embark on a fulfilling career with Grange, discover why our average employee tenure surpasses a decade. Make your mark with an organization that values quality, service, and the lasting impact you can bring!

We are looking for a dynamic leader to build and scale our People function. Reporting directly to the Chief People and Strategy Officer, you will be a architect of our human resources infrastructure and the go-to expert for HR guidance across the organization.

This is a high-impact role where you will balance high-level strategic consulting with hands-on operational support. You will serve as a trusted advisor to both staff and management, ensuring our culture and talent strategies align with our long-term vision.

This position is located in Seattle and requires a minimum of 3 days in office work.

Here's a snapshot of what you'll be responsible for (Essential Functions):

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

Strategic Vision & Execution: Serve as an integral partner in defining our long-term HR strategy. You will align people initiatives with broader business objectives to drive sustainable organizational growth.

Architect of Talent: Design creative talent acquisition strategies that position us as an employer of choice. You will lead the reimagining of our onboarding process to ensure an engaging, impactful start for every new team member.

Performance Evolution: Move us beyond "box-ticking" by evolving the performance management cycle into a culture of continuous feedback, high-stakes coaching, and meaningful career development.

Skills-Based Inventory System: Lead the design and deployment of a dynamic organizational skill and competency inventory to bridge the gap between our current capabilities and the skills required for the future.

Data-Driven Workforce Planning: Leverage turnover trends and talent metrics to proactively manage "mature workforce" transitions, ensuring the seamless transfer and preservation of institutional knowledge.

Total Rewards Innovation: Support the evolution of our compensation and benefits philosophy, ensuring we remain highly competitive and attractive in the market.

Pioneer New Workflows: Evaluate every aspect of the HR lifecycle—from payroll to compliance—implementing modern, tech-forward improvements to increase efficiency and employee satisfaction.

Leadership Coaching: Serve as a high-level consultant to management, providing counsel on organizational design, risk mitigation, and complex employment actions.

Team Empowerment: Lead, mentor, and elevate the HR department staff, fostering a culture of high performance and creative problem-solving.

Risk & Compliance Mastery: Ensure the organization remains beyond reproach regarding Federal and State regulations, treating compliance as a vital foundation for ethical excellence.

Here is the experience we are looking for:

We are looking for a "builder" who has a history of designing and launching original systems, resources, and frameworks from the ground up.

A minimum of 8+ years of progressive HR leadership experience (or equivalent expert-level tenure). You have a proven record of moving beyond administration to organizational influence.

Minimum of 3 years of Talent Acquisition experience

Minimum of 3 years’ experience specifically focused on competency architecture.

Minimum of 5 years of advanced talent and performance management experience.

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in benefits administration and compliance, ERISA, and HIPAA. You possess a mastery of Federal and State labor laws, including specific expertise in Washington state regulations (FLSA, WA PFML, Equal Pay, ADA, and Opportunities Act).

Advanced experience in leading learning and development strategies and programs

Expert experience leading Payroll inclusive of using systems such as ADP and Workday.

Advanced experience with MS applications, including confidence in consolidating data, V-lookups, formula creation, and pivot tables.

Experience with strategic workforce plannings.

Experience in developing short and long-term talent and business strategies.

Must be self-managed, able to work independently in an agile environment and well within a team to meet established deadlines.

Advanced capabilities to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

High attention to detail and accuracy.

Deals with confidential information and/or issues using discretion and judgment.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to deal with ambiguity and demonstrate good judgment in resolving issues.

Comprehensive Benefits:

• Pay Range: $98,288 - $190,795
• Flexible hybrid work schedule (3 days per week in Seattle or Spokane office required)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• 401(k) plan with up to 5% match
• Employer sponsored LTD, life insurance, and AD&D
• Discretionary profit sharing and bonuses
• Fully subsidized ORCA card and/or free parking
• Education Reimbursement
• On-Site Fitness Center
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement within the organization.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

If you are passionate about resources we provide to people to be their best and are ready to build, and are ready to join a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply.

Grange Insurance Association is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply.

Grange Insurance Association is committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are treated with respect and dignity. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.