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Portland Mental Health & Wellness is a thriving private practice and training practice with three locations in SE and SW Portland. We are a collaboration of psychologists, psychiatric prescribers, counselors, marriage and family therapists and our trainees. We emphasize relationship first and foremost and diagnosis and treatment from within that relationship.
We strongly emphasize trauma informed care, cultural competency, establishing comfort and safety for patients, and coordination of care with primary care doctors, specialists, pediatricians, schools, and other mental health clinicians.
Human Resources Manager
Location: Stevens Building
Reports to: HR Director
Work Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m
Salary Range: $80k-90k annually (based on experience)
Benefits: Employer-paid health insurance, paid time off, professional development stipend, and participation in future ESOP eligibility.
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Portland Mental Health & Wellness (PMHW) is seeking an experienced, thoughtful Human Resources Manager to lead and strengthen our people operations as we continue to grow. This role is ideal for an HR professional who is both strategic and hands-on—someone who understands systems, values culture, and can support leaders and staff with clarity, care, and accountability.
As the Human Resources Manager, you will oversee core HR functions including employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, performance management, compliance, compensation, and benefits. You will partner closely with the HR Director, executive leadership, management, and finance to ensure our people practices are aligned with our mission and operational needs.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
HR Leadership & Strategy
- Lead day-to-day HR operations in partnership with the HR Director
- Support organizational strategy and workforce planning initiatives
- Coach and support managers on people leadership, accountability, and communication
Recruitment, Onboarding & Offboarding
- Oversee full-cycle recruitment and hiring processes
- Ensure consistent, welcoming, and effective onboarding experiences
- Manage offboarding processes with care, compliance, and clarity
Employee Relations & Culture
- Serve as a trusted resource for employees and leaders
- Address employee relations concerns, mediate conflicts, and support resolution
- Champion an inclusive, respectful, and values-aligned workplace culture
Compensation, Benefits & Payroll
- Partner with the Controller and HR Director to ensure accurate and compliant payroll administration
- Support compensation and benefits programs and ongoing reviews
- Ensure compliance with wage, hour, and benefits regulations
Training, Development & Performance
- Support training and professional development initiatives
- Oversee performance review processes and goal-setting cycles
- Coach managers through performance conversations and improvement planning
Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
- Maintain and update HR policies, procedures, and documentation
- Lead or support investigations and disciplinary processes as needed
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Preferred Qualifications
- 3+ years of progressive HR experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
- HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR)
Key Skills
- Strong knowledge of HR best practices and employment law
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills
- Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and sound judgment
- Experience applying DEAI principles, anti-racism, and anti-oppression practices
- Systems-thinking mindset with strong organizational skills
- Proficiency with Mac OS and Google Workspace
WHY PMHW
PMHW is a mission-driven mental health organization committed to ethical care, sustainability, and human-centered leadership. We value transparency, accountability, and repair—and we believe strong HR systems are essential to supporting both our staff and the communities we serve.
Portland Mental Health & Wellness offers a competitive benefits package for full time employees that includes:
- Paid Vacation Time (80 hours per year to start)
- Paid Health Leave (40 hours per year)
- Paid Floating Holiday Hours (80 hours per year)
- Medical and Vision Insurance – Kaiser Permanente of the Northwest (choice of three plans)
- Dental Insurance
- Employer Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary Additional Life and AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary Short Term Disability Insurance
- Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance
- Voluntary Accident Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account, Health Care
- Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care
- Commuter Benefit – Choice of TriMet Pass or Limited Parking Reimbursement
- 401K Retirement Plan – Up to 4% Company Match Once Eligible
- Annual Continuing Education Allowance of $500
- Discounted Enrollment with Student Loan Tutor
- 10% Discount on Vitamins & Supplements Through Fullscript
- Limited Access to Columbia Sportswear Employee Store
- Discount at VioletSuitesPDX Boutique Hotel
- OnPoint Community Credit Union Group Banking Benefits
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This description is intended to provide only the basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions may change as the practice’s needs evolve. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of every job.
The requirements described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. By signing below, you acknowledge that you are able to perform the Essential Functions of this job, with or without accommodation. If an accommodation is needed, you acknowledge that you have an opportunity to discuss this with Human Resources.
Portland Mental Health is an equal-opportunity employer. We support and encourage diversity.
