Senior HR Manager
Company: Grange Insurance Association
Location: Seattle
Posted on: April 7, 2026
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Job Description:
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. Compensation details: 98288-190795
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Keywords: Grange Insurance Association, Seattle , Senior HR Manager, Human Resources , Seattle, Washington
