Connections Health Solutions

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HR Business Partner - Kirkland, WA (Hybrid)

Job Locations US-WA-Kirkland
Job ID
2025-7319
# of Openings
1
Category
Human Resources
Type
Full-Time

Overview

We’re not just behavioral health people—we’re crisis people.
Connections Health Solutions is a leading provider of immediate-access behavioral health crisis care. Our team combines medical and recovery-oriented treatment to stabilize individuals in crisis and connect them to community-based resources for ongoing recovery.  
Founded by emergency room psychiatrists Dr. Chris Carson and Dr. Robert Williamson, our model is physician-led and data-driven, drawing upon more than 15 years of crisis care expertise. Recognized by SAMHSA and the National Council for Mental Wellbeing as a national best practice, we’ve delivered invaluable treatment to hundreds of thousands of individuals facing crises. Our commitment remains consistent, to improve access, inspire hope, and provide the right support.  
Our values shape our decisions, define our culture, and foster continuous learning and growth.  
We accept people as they are, creating safe spaces where they feel valued and respected. We inspire hope by walking with people side-by-side, showing them grace and compassion. We act with intention, holding ourselves and each other accountable, and doing the right thing. We work as one team, trusting and supporting each other. We embrace change and innovation, striving to find better ways to fulfill our mission. 
We are on a mission to change the face of behavioral health. Help us save lives and make a difference. 

Responsibilities

What You'll Do:
 
 
The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) partners closely with leadership, clinicians, and employees to align HR strategy with business and patient goals. Will serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to leaders and staff. This role provides consultative support on workforce issues that directly impact operational strategy, patient care, and organizational effectiveness. Acting as the primary point of contact for assigned client groups, the HRBP delivers expertise in workforce planning, policy interpretation, employee relations, compliance, employment law and HR fundamentals while ensuring ease of access to HR deliverables. 

 

The HRBP plays a critical role in shaping and scaling the people function within a fast-growing behavioral health organization. By leveraging data-driven insights, coaching leaders, and driving HR best practices, the HRBP fosters a resilient, engaging culture that supports mental health professionals in high-growth, high-impact environments. 

 

This position will include light travel.  

 

Strategic Partnership 

  • Partner with leadership to align HR strategy to business goals and patient care outcomes. 
  • Lead or participate in workforce planning, job development, and educational needs assessments. 
  • Analyze workforce needs and proactively intervene using workforce analytics for position forecasting. 
  • Coach leaders to proactively complete succession planning within their areas. 
  • Act as a change agent through process design and approaches that support organizational transformation. 

 

Employee Relations and Compliance 

  • Serve as the first point of contact for employee relations, performance management, and conflict resolution. 
  • Provide day-to-day coaching to leaders on employee relations and performance management. 
  • Assess employee engagement trends, identify issues, and recommend courses of action based on policies, guidelines, and applicable law. 
  • Ensure compliance with HIPAA, labor laws, and multi-state employment regulations. 
  • Interpret and review HR policies and procedures; recommend process improvements to enhance employee experience and organizational compliance. 
  • ADA, FMLA, WA PFML, PSL, Break Laws and Worker’s Comp.

 

Talent Acquisition and Retention 

  • Partner with the Talent Acquisition team and hiring managers to support recruitment campaigns, job fairs, and college relations programs. 
  • Provide guidance to managers on building strong candidate pipelines for clinical and non-clinical roles. 
  • Support onboarding and co-facilitating New Employee Orientation (NEO) programs. 
  • Champion employee referral programs and other creative sourcing strategies. 
  • Collaborate with leaders on retention and engagement initiatives that reduce turnover and address clinician burnout. 

 

HR Infrastructure, Analytics and Benefits 

  • Coordinate functional areas of HR to work as a cohesive team in accomplishing common goals. 
  • Review and analyze workforce and operational statistics (e.g., productivity, turnover, exit data) to identify trends and propose interventions. 
  • Support compensation strategy, equity programs, and benefits benchmarking. 
  • Connect employees with mental health, wellness, and professional development resources. 
  • Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

What You'll Bring:

 

  • Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business, or related field
  • 2-4 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 2 years as an HR Business Partner, HR Manager, or in a comparable strategic HR role
  • Experience within the healthcare industry
  • Demonstrated success building and implementing HR programs in a fast-paced, high-growth, startup or scale-up environment
  • Strong knowledge of HR practices, employment law, and compliance requirements in the state of Washington
  • Proven ability to support multi-site, multi-state operations
  • Excellent communication, coaching, and relationship-building skill 
  • The Company has a mandatory vaccination policy. All successful applicants must be fully vaccinated, including showing proper documentation, or otherwise be exempt pursuant to the Company’s exemption process prior to their start date as a condition of employment
It would be great if you had:
 
  • Experience working in a behavioral health organization or supporting behavioral health professionals
What We Offer:
 
Full-time only:
  • Employees (and their families) are offered comprehensive health insurance, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
  • CHS pays for Basic Life, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability
  • Voluntary Life insurance option for employees and their families
  • Health Savings Accounts (with $1,000 to $2,000 employer contribution depending on plan)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)
  • 401k company match after 6 months (50% of deferrals up to 6% of compensation)
  • Generous PTO starting at 160 hours accrued annually and 12 recognized company holidays
All employees (Pool, Part-time and Full-time):
  • Employee Assistance Program to help with confidential emotional support, work life solutions, financial solutions, legal assistance, or online support
  • After 90 days, you are auto enrolled in the 401k Plan 

The typical hiring range for this role in Washington is $85,000 - $115,000 annually. 

 

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EEO Statement

Connections Health Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees and applicants.

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