Human Resources Director

Pawnee Mental Health Services Inc•Manhattan, KS

22d•$96,500 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At Pawnee Mental Health, we take a great deal of pride in the services we offer, and the progress made by those we serve. All employees, regardless of their role, are an important part of our success! To help us achieve our mission, we’re looking for bright and talented people with great ideas. We believe individuals and families with mental health and/or substance use challenges should have the opportunity to lead normal, productive lives at home and in their communities. If you feel the same, we invite you to explore the opportunity below to see how you can make a difference! We look forward to reviewing your application! At Pawnee Mental Health, we believe in supporting our employees’ well-being with a comprehensive benefits package, including: Medical & Vision Insurance: Accessible plans to support your health needs offered through BCBS or Aetna. Dental Insurance: 100% covered by Pawnee 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. 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 new HR Director at Pawnee will play a vital role in shaping company culture and organization for our large, growing healthcare operation. You will be responsible for directing our HR operations across Pawnee's 10 county range, including remote employees in 6 states.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree in human resource management, business administration, public administration, industrial psychology or related field. Experience and professional licensure may be substituted.
3+ years of experience in an HR leadership role.
Considerable knowledge of federal and state employment law as well as recognized HR professional practices.
HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP).
Experience performing HR duties in a large organization (250+ employees).
Strong communication and presentation skills using the English language.
Basic personal computer skills.
All employees will be required to submit to and pass a background check and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Advanced HR certification (SPHR, SHRM-SCP) or ability to obtain within first year of employment.
Leadership development experience.

Responsibilities

Oversee the employment process and give administrative approval to hire. Directly assist in clinician, physician and management team recruitment initiatives.
Develop, maintain and interpret HR policy. Authors the Employee Handbook.
Provide coaching and support to management and supervisors on performance management and other related issues.
Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Develop and administer agency wage and salary plan including Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) compliance. Analyze and recommend changes as necessary or upon request.
Coordinate agency job description development and maintenance.
Respond to and manage worker compensation, unemployment and FMLA claims.
Evaluate and recommend changes to the employee benefits plan. Oversee day to day administration of benefits. Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Coordinate and conduct objective investigations regarding claims of harassment, discrimination, grievances and related issues.
Oversee employee payroll processing.
Manage the business insurance portfolio including but not limited to: property and casualty insurance for Pawnee and the Pawnee Endowment, Directors and Officers, automobile, and malpractice.
Develop and perform training on HR and related issues.
Hire, supervise and evaluate a qualified staff and ensure they are trained to meet the needs of HR Services. Perform corrective action as necessary.
Provides leadership and serves as a member of committees and work groups as assigned.
Advises, consults and serves as a member of the management team in the development and execution of short term and long-range plans based on agency goals, strategic planning and growth objectives.
Work cooperatively with program directors and their staff to ensure the efficient and effective provision of services.
Report to the Pawnee Board of Directors on HR related issues upon request.

Benefits

Medical & Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Kansas Public Employee Retirement System (KPERS)
Life insurance coverage up to 150% of your annual income
Long term disability insurance
8 paid holidays
10 hours of PTO per month (15 days/year), jumps to 24 days/year on your first anniversary
40-hour bank of paid medical leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Supplemental benefits: Additional life insurance coverage, ambulance transportation, short term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and more!