National Human Resources (HR) Manager

Black & McDonald Limited•Kansas City, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Black & McDonald’s HR team is evolving in 2026 — join us and help shape what comes next. As an HR Manager, your voice, vision, and leadership will make a measurable difference. We’re seeking an HR Manager to support our operations, with a mix of day‑to‑day HR delivery and strategic involvement. You’ll have an opportunity to partner with operational leaders across diverse operational regions within Black & McDonald; coach supervisors and managers, lead investigations, drive engagement, deliver strategic HR Programs, along with the other HR responsibilities (HR administration, employee questions, letters, onboarding/offboarding etc.).

Requirements

10+ years progressive HR experience; experience in unionized environments considered an asset
Strong track record in employee relations and workplace investigations.
Demonstrated ability to be both strategic and hands‑on, self‑sufficient with HR admin and HRIS.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); HRIS experience an asset.
Post‑secondary education in HR and/or HR certification considered a plus
Excellent communication, relationship‑building, prioritization, and change agility in a fast‑paced, matrixed setting.

Responsibilities

Business partnering & employee relations Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders and supervisors on performance, coaching, organizational changes, and conflict resolution; lead workplace investigations and facilitate corrective outcomes, coordinating with Corporate People Resources as needed.
Guide managers through progressive discipline, termination planning, and documentation in accordance with company policy, collective bargaining agreements (as applicable), and federal, state, and local requirements (including EEO and unemployment claims).
Champion company initiatives to foster company culture and employee engagement
Talent acquisition & talent development Own full‑cycle recruitment for designated roles (intake, postings, screening, interviews, selection and offers); craft compelling postings and ensure a great candidate experience. Expectation would be recruitment for 3-6 jobs at any given time.
Support individualized development planning, succession insights, and targeted development for high‑potential talent.
Programs, engagement & culture Coordinate the annual employee engagement survey, customer satisfaction surveys, focus groups, action plans, and follow‑through on commitments; enable local engagement initiatives and recognition programs.
Facilitate HR updates at regional meetings as needed.
HR operations Communicate, train, and guide HR performance management processes (goal setting, feedback, reviews).
Own your admin: HRIS transactions and data integrity; letters (offers, changes, discipline), file management, onboarding/offboarding tasks, benefits enrollments/changes, leave and disability administration (as applicable), and liaise with benefits and insurance providers.
Compliance & risk Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations (including wage and hour and EEO/anti-discrimination requirements); prepare for and support audits.
Support more complex leave/absence and accommodation administration in line with policy and applicable requirements (e.g., FMLA, ADA, and state leave programs), coordinating with benefits/leave vendors as needed.