HR Business Partner

Who We Are

Pawnee Mental Health is a non-profit Certified Community Behavioral Health Center (CCBHC) helping underserved populations in 10 counties here in North-Central Kansas. We are a vibrant community of passionate people looking for our next teammate – you!

What We Offer

At Pawnee Mental Health, we believe in supporting our employees’ well-being with a comprehensive benefits package.

Medical & Vision Insurance: Accessible plans to support your health needs offered through BCBS or Aetna – prices for single coverage between $50-$100/month.

Dental Insurance: 100% FREE for employees.

Kansas Public Employee Retirement System (KPERS): Secure your future with KPERS retirement benefits - a lifetime pension program.

Other insurances: Life insurance coverage up to 150% of your annual income and long-term disability insurance at NO COST.

Paid Holidays: Enjoy 8 paid holidays throughout the year.

Generous PTO: Start earning 10 hours of PTO per month (15 days/year), jumps to 24 days/year on your first anniversary.

Paid Medical Leave: Receive a 40-hour bank of paid medical leave IMMEDIATELY upon hire.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access support resources for your personal and professional life.

Supplemental benefits: Additional life insurance coverage, ambulance transportation, short term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and more!

The Role You Play

The HR Business Partner oversees all internal and external recruiting for the entire organization supervising one HR Coordinator and provides support to leaders in matters of organizational structure, development, and employee relations. They are responsible for helping leaders align their actions and departments to the strategic vision of the agency. The HRBP is also responsible for employee relations matters including investigations, ADA accommodations, and assisting with leadership development as needed.

• Partner with senior leadership to align HR strategies with organizational goals.
• Provide insights and recommendations to improve organizational performance and employee engagement.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee relations issues, conducting investigations and resolving conflicts.
• Foster a positive work environment through proactive engagement and communication.
• Develop and implement recruitment strategies to attract, hire, and retain top talent.
• Oversee onboarding processes to ensure a smooth transition for new hires.
• Facilitate talent development programs, including performance reviews, career pathing, and succession planning.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Develop, implement, and update HR policies and procedures.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure adherence to policies and compliance requirements.
• Assist in the design and administration of compensation programs.
• Conduct market research to ensure competitive compensation practices.
• Identify training needs and develop programs to enhance employee skills and competencies.
• Coordinate and facilitate training sessions, workshops, and seminars.
• Develop and track key HR metrics to assess the effectiveness of HR programs and initiatives.
• Prepare and present reports on HR activities, trends, and metrics to senior management.
• Support organizational change initiatives, ensuring effective communication and employee engagement.
• Develop strategies to manage and mitigate the impact of change on employees
• Promote a diverse and inclusive workplace culture.
• Support managers in the performance review process, providing guidance on setting goals and providing feedback.
• Address performance issues and develop action plans for improvement.
• Conduct employee engagement surveys and develop action plans based on feedback.
• Organize and participate in employee engagement activities and events.
• Perform Human Resources clerical duties as needed.
• Review and comply with the Pawnee Code of Conduct outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Perform all other reasonably related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or other management personnel.

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Two years of Human Resources experience
• Organized with excellent communication skills both oral and written using the English language
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality and professionality

Preferred:

• Customer service experience
• Supervisory experience
• Related post-secondary education or experience with Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS)
• Related post-secondary education or experience with Microsoft Office Suite

All employees will be required to submit to and pass a background check and drug screening.