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Human Resources Director

Cowles Company

Spokane, WA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$95,000–$105,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Best Practices, Business Administration, Collective Bargaining, Database Administration, Employee Relations, Employee Retention, Employment Law, Federal Laws and Regulations, HRIS/HRMS, Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Journalism, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Newsroom, Nonprofit, Onboarding, Operational Support, Organizational Culture, Organizational Development/Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Publishing, State Laws and Regulations, Team Player, Workforce Planning
LOCATION
Spokane, WA
POSTED
Today
Comma Journalism Lab dba The Spokesman-Review The Spokesman-Review , one of the Northwest's most respected and historic media organizations, is seeking a strategic and people-focused Human Resources Director to help lead our organization through the next era of mission-driven journalism and media innovation. This executive leadership role will oversee all human resources operations, including employee relations, talent acquisition, compliance, compensation, organizational development, and labor relations within a dynamic newsroom and publishing environment. The ideal candidate is an experienced HR leader who thrives in fast-paced, evolving organizations and understands the importance of balancing operational excellence with a strong employee-centered culture. Position: Human Resources Director Status: Exempt Salary: $95,000-$105,000 DOE Location: Spokane, WA Key Responsibilities:
  • Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership
  • Lead employee relations, investigations, and workforce planning
  • Oversee HR compliance with Federal and Washington State labor laws
  • Support labor relations and collective bargaining activities
  • Drive recruitment, retention, onboarding, and leadership development initiatives
  • Maintain HR policies, systems, and organizational best practices
  • Help strengthen organizational culture, accountability, and mission alignment
  • Partner with newsroom and operational leaders to support sustainable growth and transformation
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field
  • 8+ years of progressive HR leadership experience
  • Strong knowledge of Washington State employment law
  • Experience in unionized environments preferred
  • Exceptional communication, judgment, and leadership skills
  • Experience within media, publishing, nonprofit, or mission-driven organizations strongly preferred
  • Experience with Rippling or other app-based, decentralized HRIS preferred
Benefits:
  • Executive leadership opportunity within a highly respected media organization
  • Collaborative, mission-focused work environment
  • Opportunity to help shape the future of local journalism in the Inland Northwest
  • A complete list of benefits can be found here:
To Apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter outlining your qualifications and leadership experience to: The Comma Journalism Lab is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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