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This is a job for a Human Resources Manager with the company located in Lenexa, KS area.

Summary: The Human Resource Manager is a key strategic position that provides a high level of business partnership to the respective Region President and Region Leadership. Within this role, the Human Resource Manager spearheads the People strategy to align with company goals and priorities. The Human Resource Manager is responsible for all key areas within the HR function; as well as ensuring that the organizational culture fosters a People First approach through teamwork, employee engagement, transparency, inclusiveness, accountability, and innovation.

Responsibilities: Advisor to Region President and Regional Leadership team to provide effective solutions for all people- related processes and initiatives to support and achieve organizational goals and objectives which propel business forward. Provides strategic guidance to management on organizational design and development, talent acquisition, talent management, total rewards, employee relations, company culture and policy development. Maintains knowledge of industry trends and responsibility for organization compliance with federal, state, and local legislation pertaining to all personnel matters. Champions retention strategies, talent, and succession planning (LDR Process), leadership coaching, performance management and employee engagement.  Coaches, mentors, and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conducts internal investigations as required for employee-related issues. Responsible for deploying variable compensation and sales commission plans. Partners with TA team on competency requirements, integrated people solution strategies and appropriate workforce analysis to maintain required staffing and hire the best talent. Works directly with senior managers to assist them in carrying out their responsibilities on personnel matters by providing coaching, education, training and development. Anticipates talent shortfalls and impact on the organization, identifies issues and opportunities in closing organization performance gaps/and or deploy effective tools and programs to achieve strategic vision and goals. Directs regional employee recognition and engagement initiatives. Responsible for coordination with other centers of excellence (including Benefits, Payroll and Talent Acquisition) to ensure that all clients achieve a high level of service.  Participates on committees and special projects (in-region and external to region). Travels as required to support the role.

Qualifications: Strong background in performance management, employee relations, compensation, training/development, employment law, and change management. Proven successful track record in positive resolution of employee relations issues. Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize workload while managing multiple projects simultaneously and consistently meeting deadlines. Proven ability to gain trust and credibility with clients at all levels of the organization. Excellent communication skills (both written and spoken); influencer. Demonstrated proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite. Minimum 4 year/bachelors degree Business or Human Resources required. Preferred graduate degree Business or Human Resources is highly desirable. 5-7 years of progressive Human resources experience is required. In addition, previous Human Resources experience supporting multiple locations required.

Equal Opportunity Employer -- minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity