Human Resources Manager

Minneola Healthcare•Minneola, KS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Manager leads and oversees the Human Resources and Payroll departments for Minneola Healthcare. The role advises 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 work is accurate, consistent, timely, and compliant with organizational policies and applicable federal and state requirements. The manager develops and maintains HR policies, procedures, and the employee handbook; guides managers on performance management, employee concerns, disciplinary actions, and other employment matters; and supports a positive workplace culture. The role requires professionalism, confidentiality, sound judgment, effective communication, and collaboration across the organization. It reports to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and supervises Human Resources and Payroll department employees.

Requirements

Human Resources experience involving employee relations, recruitment, policy development, employment compliance, performance management, onboarding, and related HR functions.
Working knowledge of federal and Kansas employment laws and regulations.
Knowledge of HR practices related to employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, performance management, disciplinary action, compensation, benefits, leave administration, and employment compliance.
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 of 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 sit, stand, walk, bend, and move intermittently; perform prolonged computer and desk work; and communicate effectively 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 and supervise, support, and evaluate assigned employees.
Develop, review, revise, and maintain HR policies and procedures and lead the development and periodic review of the employee handbook.
Maintain knowledge of applicable federal and Kansas employment laws and monitor organizational practices for legal and policy 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 as appropriate.
Oversee performance reviews and help managers conduct evaluations, performance improvement plans, coaching, counseling, and documentation.
Lead new employee orientation and oversee onboarding, including required documentation, background checks, health requirements, and employment eligibility requirements.
Participate in recruitment, including job postings, applicant review, interviews, candidate communications, offers, recruitment events, and recruitment strategy development.
Partner with leadership and managers to address workforce needs and recruit for difficult-to-fill and high-priority positions.
Help develop and implement employee retention strategies and monitor recruitment, turnover, vacancies, retention, and other workforce indicators.
Oversee secure, accurate, confidential personnel records and comply with record-retention requirements.
Administer employee leave programs and coordinate documentation and communication related to FMLA, ADA accommodations, workers’ compensation, and other leave or accommodation processes.
Assist with employee compensation and benefit program administration and communications.
Oversee payroll processes, ensuring accurate and 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 and update job descriptions with department managers as duties, organizational needs, or regulatory requirements change.
Coordinate employee status changes, transfers, promotions, compensation changes, and separation processes, 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, or workforce information for leadership as requested.
Participate in compliance, accreditation, regulatory, audit, and survey activities related to HR and employment practices.
Promote professionalism, accountability, respect, employee engagement, and continuous improvement; participate in organization-wide initiatives and events.
Keep the COO informed of significant employee relations issues, compliance concerns, staffing risks, payroll concerns, and other material HR matters.
Collaborate with organizational leadership to support strategic goals and workforce needs; attend meetings and training as appropriate; perform other assigned duties.