LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with an organization in Overland Park, KS, and assisting them search for a new HR Business Partner to join their team. This is a new position within the organization and will serve as more of a “Junior” HR Business Partner, supporting a tenured HR Business Partner at the company with various strategic tasks and initiatives. This is a hybrid position (3 days a week in the office and 2 days a week from home). We are searching for an HR professional with at least 5 years’ experience in a Generalist role, with at least 2 of those years being more of a senior level role with a strategic component – partnering with senior leaders, coaching managers, policy development, program creation and initiation, etc., who is ready to grow toward to HRBP track.

Responsibilities

• Develops productive and trusting relationships that support achievement of business objectives.
• Assists the HRBP to consults with management, providing HR guidance when appropriate (e.g., coaching, career development, disciplinary actions).
• Works with the HRBP to develop valuable programs that build accountability and foster employee engagement.
• Provides metrics and reporting to the HRBP to support analysis of trends and metrics to develop recommendations, programs, and policies.
• Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues across a large multi-state organization. Conducts effective, thorough, and objective investigations.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to daily management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation.
• Partners with the Benefits team to oversee active leave and disability management programs and processes.
• Works with HRBP to identify training needs for business units and partners in the development of training.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Generalist role, with at least 2 of those years being more of a senior level role with a strategic component.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience working in a multi-state organization.
• Experience working in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with a large employee population.