HR Manager, Employee Relations - Merrill Gardens

Merrill Gardens, a privately-owned family company with a proud history of success is currently hiring a HR Manager – Employee Relations at our Corporate Office in Seattle (Eastlake), WA. Apply now to join one of the most respected senior living operators in the country! 

 Family means everything to us. From the communities we create to the connections we make with residents, everything we do is rooted in our history as a fifth-generation family business.

 We build on that family with the people we hire and the teams they form.  As a family company, we can do things differently and for the past 30 years our long-term commitment to team members has been unsurpassed. 

We offer our team members:

• Highly competitive pay and benefits
• Hybrid work schedule with 3 days in the office and 2 days from home
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and more
• Paid time off to refresh and recharge in addition to the company-paid holidays
• 401(k) plan with a generous and immediately vested company match!
• Company-paid short & long-term disability insurance
• Fitness reimbursement and public transportation reimbursement
• A rapidly growing company with opportunities for advancement 

If you are someone with:

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline or an equivalent blend of education and practical experience required.
• A minimum of five to seven years of progressively responsible experience in Human Resources
• HR Certification such as SPHR, PHR, PHRca, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP preferred.
• Strong ethical framework and integrity.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Expertise in HR best practices and employment law (local, state, federal).
• Proven ability to build strong relationships and maintain confidentiality.
• Proficiency in HRIS platforms, with UKGpro experience preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership or management experience.
• Exceptional time management and multitasking skills.
• Strong decision-making, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

The HR Manager – Employee Relations is responsible for but not limited to the following:

• Guide and support managers in addressing employee relations concerns.
• Answer questions about company policies, procedures, and programs.
• Oversee performance evaluations to ensure efficiency, fairness, and adherence to standards.
• Formulate and implement HR policies and procedures, ensuring legal compliance.
• Manage recruitment strategy and orientation for new team members, particularly in Seattle.
• Provide ongoing training on HR topics for management and new leadership.
• Lead high-risk employee misconduct investigations.
• Oversee workers' compensation, unemployment claims, and leave of absence processes.
• Collaborate with legal, leadership, and external HR service provider (Asure Consulting) on HR-related projects.
• Support the HRIS (UKGpro) system as necessary and supervise the HR Generalist, Employee Relations.
• Generate reports and carry out additional tasks as required.

The pay range for this position will vary based on qualifications, experience, education/additional licensure, and other objective factors. Hiring at the maximum is not typical in order to allow for future and continued salary growth

Consider applying to become the HR Manager – Employee Relations with the Merrill Family of Senior Living Communities!

Yes, You Can have a meaningful Career!

Our mission is to provide an inspiring environment for our residents, families, and team members where every life is defined by the possibilities.

Merrill Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer