Human Resource Manager, Leawood, KS

Job Description

About the role

We’re looking for a dynamic Human Resources Manager who is both strategic and hands-on. In this role, you’ll be a key partner to leadership, helping to build a thriving workplace culture while ensuring our people practices align with our mission and growth.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Culture
  • Partner with leadership to develop and execute HR strategies aligned with organizational goals
  • Champion a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture
  • Serve as a trusted advisor on employee relations, organizational development, and change management
• Talent & Employee Experience
  • Lead full-cycle recruitment to attract mission-aligned talent
  • Design and enhance onboarding experiences that set employees up for success
  • Develop engagement and retention initiatives that support employee satisfaction
• Performance & Development
  • Implement and manage performance management systems
  • Create training and professional development programs
  • Identify growth opportunities that align employee goals with organizational needs
• Compliance & HR Operations
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
  • Maintain and update HR policies and procedures
  • Stay current on HR trends, regulations, and best practices
• Compensation, Benefits & Administration
  • Oversee compensation and benefits programs to remain competitive
  • Collaborate with brokers to evaluate and manage benefits and insurance plans
  • Support payroll processing through accurate documentation
  • Manage insurance renewals and related administrative processes

Requirements

• Minimum Education Required: Bachelors
• Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities: What You Bring
  • Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field… (or Associate’s degree with 6+ years of relevant experience)
  • Experience: 2+ years of HR experience (more is welcome – we value depth of experience)
  • Environment: Experience in a nonprofit or mission-driven environment preferred
  • HR Certification: (or willingness to obtain within the first year)
• Skills & Strengths: Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices; Excellent interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills; Strategic thinker with the ability to execute tactically; High emotional intelligence and cultural competency; Experience with HR systems (BambooHR is a plus); Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities
• What Sets You Apart: You care deeply about people and organizational culture; You’re proactive, adaptable, and solutions-oriented; You thrive in environments where you can build, improve, and innovate; You’re as comfortable in strategy discussions as you are rolling up your sleeves

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package including health insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, and more.

Pay

$60,000-$75,000

Schedule

Full-time