Chief Human Resources Officer

Chief Human Resources Officer

Jefferson Healthcare is seeking a dynamic, results-oriented, highly motivated Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) to join our executive team. This is a key leadership role for a strategic, innovative, emotionally intelligent HR professional with a demonstrated record of success.

You will lead all HR functions, drive organizational development, and shape culture through initiatives that strengthen engagement, accountability, talent, and performance. As a trusted advisor and key architect of our long-term success, your leadership will directly impact our people, operations, and mission-driven care.

Full-Time, Exempt Position

Competitive Total Rewards Package

Sign On Bonus and Relocation Eligible

Industry-Leading Benefits, our comprehensive benefits package ranks in the top 1% of all employers in Washington State.

Generous Paid Time Off

Jefferson Healthcare is one of the top employers on the beautiful Olympic Peninsula and near Seattle, Victoria, Vancouver, and BC. We are a DNV accredited, 5 Star rated 25-bed Critical Access Hospital with six rural health clinics and a wide scope of specialty services; we provide exceptional care for more than 25,000 residents of East Jefferson County. Jefferson Healthcare is the largest employer in Jefferson County with over 1000 employees and growing.

Port Townsend has been named as one of the coolest small towns in America ... with good reason. There are unlimited festivals, endless recreational / hiking / skiing / sailing activities, great places to eat, and a strong and vibrant community feel. National Geographic calls Port Townsend "one of the most sophisticated places west of Seattle" and 16 Best Places to Live in the US in 2015 by Outdoors Magazine.

What we are looking for

Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree strongly preferred. Minimum of 8-10 years of progressively responsible experience in human resources leadership, healthcare experience preferred. Must include experience across multiple HR disciplines (e.g., compensation, benefits, labor / employee relations, HRIS.) Experience in labor relations and / or labor negotiations preferred. Minimum of 5 years of leadership or supervisory experience required. Must remain current in HR knowledge and meet hospital-mandated education, certifications, and licensure requirements, as applicable. Must bring immediate credibility to the HR function through strong professional qualifications, leadership capabilities, and demonstrated integrity. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, along with strong organizational abilities, are essential. Human Resources certification (e.g., SPHR, GPHR, SHRM-SCP or equivalent) preferred.

To inquire about this position, please contact HR Operations Partner, Jessie Michaels at jmichaels@jeffersonhealthcare.org

Jefferson Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Disclaimers :

As part of Jefferson Healthcare's commitment to a safe and high-quality workplace, all candidates are required to complete pre-employment screenings, including a criminal background check, and for certain positions, a drug test. Screenings are conducted in accordance with RCW 43.43.815, RCW 43.43.830.842, and RCW 49.44.240, as well as Jefferson Healthcare's Drug and Alcohol Policy. Roles designated as safety-sensitive may be tested under a standard or modified (non-THC) drug panel, consistent with Washington State law. The base salary range for this position reflects both market competitiveness and the full compensation potential for the role. Individual offers will be determined based on a candidate's qualifications and experience beyond the stated minimum requirements. In most cases, compensation will fall between the minimum and midpoint of the range. Placement above the midpoint will be reserved for candidates whose qualifications significantly exceed the minimum requirements.