Human Resources Manager

Minneola Healthcare•Minneola, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Manager leads and oversees the Human Resources and Payroll departments at Minneola Healthcare. The role supports leadership, managers, and employees on HR practices, employment matters, policies and procedures, employee relations, payroll, recruitment, retention, and applicable employment laws and regulations. It ensures HR and Payroll functions are completed accurately, consistently, and on time in accordance with organizational policies and applicable federal and state laws. The manager develops and maintains HR policies, procedures, and the employee handbook; advises managers on performance management, employee concerns, disciplinary actions, and other employment matters; and supports a positive workplace culture through professionalism, confidentiality, sound judgment, and effective communication. The position supervises HR and Payroll employees and reports to the Chief Operating Officer (COO). It works closely with organizational leadership and departments, and may interact with external legal, benefits, insurance, regulatory, recruiting, and educational organizations.

Requirements

Human Resources experience involving employee relations, recruitment, policy development, employment compliance, performance management, onboarding, and related HR functions is required.
Working knowledge of federal and Kansas employment laws and regulations is required.
Knowledge of HR practices related to employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, performance management, disciplinary action, compensation, benefits, leave administration, and employment compliance is required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational, critical-thinking, problem-solving, conflict-resolution, and interpersonal skills.
Sound judgment and ability to address sensitive and complex employee matters professionally.
High integrity and ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding employee and organizational information.
Proficient computer skills and ability to use HR, payroll, Microsoft Office, and other applicable information systems.
Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, managers, providers, executive leadership, and outside organizations.
Ability to perform essential job functions, including sitting, standing, walking, bending, moving intermittently, prolonged computer and desk work, and effective communication in person, by telephone, electronically, and in meetings.
Ability to travel between Minneola Healthcare facilities and attend meetings, recruitment activities, educational programs, or other organizational events as necessary.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Organizational Leadership, or a related field preferred; a combination of relevant education and significant HR experience may be considered.
Prior Human Resources leadership or management experience strongly preferred.
Experience supervising Human Resources and/or Payroll functions strongly preferred.
Working knowledge of payroll processes, wage and hour requirements, and timekeeping practices preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead, direct, and oversee the Human Resources and Payroll departments, including supervising, supporting, and evaluating assigned employees.
Develop, review, revise, and maintain HR policies, procedures, and the employee handbook, coordinating updates as laws, benefits, or organizational practices change.
Maintain working knowledge of applicable federal and Kansas employment laws and monitor organizational practices for compliance.
Advise managers and supervisors on employee relations, personnel issues, policy interpretation, performance concerns, attendance, and HR practices.
Guide managers through fair, consistent, timely, and documented disciplinary processes.
Assist with employee investigations and workplace concerns, coordinating with leadership, Compliance, or legal counsel when needed.
Oversee performance reviews and support managers with evaluations, performance improvement plans, coaching, counseling, and documentation.
Lead new employee orientation and oversee onboarding, including completion of required pre-employment and employment documentation, background checks, health requirements, and eligibility documentation.
Participate in recruitment, including job postings, applicant review, interviews, candidate communication, offers, recruitment events, and recruitment strategy development.
Partner with leadership and managers to identify workforce needs and recruit qualified candidates for priority and hard-to-fill positions.
Participate in developing and implementing employee retention strategies and monitor workforce indicators such as recruitment, turnover, vacancies, and retention.
Oversee employee personnel records and maintain secure, accurate, confidential records in accordance with retention requirements.
Oversee leave programs and coordinate documentation and communication related to FMLA, ADA accommodations, workers’ compensation, and other applicable leave or accommodation processes.
Assist with administration and communication of compensation and benefits programs and respond to employee questions about benefits.
Oversee payroll processes to support accurate, timely pay and compliance with wage and hour requirements and organizational policies.
Work with Payroll and managers on timekeeping, deductions, leave balances, compensation changes, and other payroll matters.
Review HR and Payroll processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, internal controls, employee service, and compliance.
Maintain job descriptions and coordinate updates with department managers as duties, organizational needs, or regulations change.
Coordinate employee status changes, transfers, promotions, compensation changes, and separations, ensuring supporting documentation is completed.
Coordinate offboarding, including documentation, final payroll information, benefit notifications, property return, and system access notifications.
Serve as a resource for employees on HR policies, benefits, workplace concerns, and employment questions, promoting fair and consistent practices.
Maintain HR records and prepare reports, documentation, and workforce information for leadership as requested.
Participate in organizational compliance, accreditation, regulatory, audit, and survey activities relating to HR and employment practices.
Support professionalism, accountability, respect, employee engagement, and continuous improvement; participate in related organization-wide initiatives and events.
Keep the COO informed of significant employee relations issues, compliance concerns, staffing risks, payroll concerns, and other relevant HR matters.
Collaborate with leadership to support organizational strategic goals and workforce needs; attend required or appropriate meetings, training, and educational programs.
Perform other duties as assigned.