Join a mission-driven organization transforming community health.
Yakima Neighborhood Health Services (YNHS) is seeking a strategic, collaborative, and visionary Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) to lead all aspects of human resources in support of our mission, vision, and values. As a key member of the executive leadership team, the CHRO plays a critical role in cultivating an inclusive, high-performing culture that supports our diverse workforce and strengthens our mission-oriented Community Health Center.
About Us
YNHS is recognized as a National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Patient-Centered Medical Home. We are committed to delivering patient-first, community-centered primary care—and we extend that same level of commitment to our staff. We believe exceptional care starts with exceptional people.
Position Overview
The CHRO leads enterprise-level strategic HR initiatives, ensuring YNHS attracts, develops, and retains a high-quality workforce. This role oversees HR operations, benefits, compensation, employee wellness and employee engagement.
This is an executive-level position reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer and supervising:
- HR Specialists and Generalists
- Training and Development Manager
- Credentialing Specialist
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership for all HR functions and ensure alignment with YNHS organizational goals.
- Lead workforce planning, recruitment strategies, retention initiatives, and leadership development.
- Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and accrediting-body regulations (EEOC, unemployment, L&I, etc.).
- Oversee employee benefits administration and total rewards strategy.
- Champion a culture of accountability, engagement, diversity, and continuous improvement.
- Guide compensation strategy and maintain fiscal responsibility.
- Lead HR data integrity, reporting, and metrics-driven decision-making.
- Develop and oversee the annual Recruitment and Retention Workplan.
- Direct performance management systems and coaching processes.
- Oversee HR policy modernization and ensure confidentiality of personnel records.
- Lead employee appreciation and organizational culture initiatives.
- Participate in executive and organizational meetings as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA), HR, or a related graduate field.
- Five (5) or more years of senior-level HR leadership experience , including personnel law, workforce management, and healthcare administration.
- Current SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification.
- Proven success leading complex HR functions and guiding executive leadership on culture, compliance, and strategic workforce planning.
- Advanced knowledge of employment law, HR operations, organizational development, and change management.
- Exceptional communication skills, executive presence, and analytical ability.
- Must be eligible to participate in federal and state healthcare programs (no sanctions/exclusions).
Working Relationships
The CHRO models professionalism, collaboration, and integrity while maintaining strong relationships with staff at all levels, community partners, regulatory agencies, and key stakeholders.
Why YNHS?
- Mission-driven organization with meaningful community impact
- Collaborative leadership environment
- Commitment to employee growth, wellness, and inclusion