HR Business Partner

Join to apply for the HR Business Partner role at Pawnee Mental Health Services

Pawnee Mental Health is a non‑profit Certified Community Behavioral Health Center (CCBHC) serving underserved populations across 10 counties in North Central Kansas. Our work is rooted in community, compassion, and connection. We are a collaborative organization of dedicated professionals who believe in making a meaningful difference, and we are excited to welcome our next teammate.

• Medical & Vision Insurance:
  Accessible plans to support your health needs offered through BCBS or Aetna – prices for single coverage between $50–$100/month.
• Dental Insurance: 100% FREE 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 IMMEDIATELY upon hire.
• 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 Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) plays a key leadership role in advancing Pawnee Mental Health’s people strategy. This position oversees all internal and external recruitment efforts across the organization, supervises one HR Coordinator, and partners closely with leaders to support organizational structure, workforce development, and employee relations.

The HRBP serves as a trusted advisor to leadership, helping align departmental actions with the agency’s strategic vision. This role is also responsible for managing employee relations matters, including investigations and ADA accommodations, and supporting leadership development initiatives as needed.

• Partner with senior leadership to align HR strategies with organizational goals and operational needs.
• Lead recruitment and onboarding efforts, developing strategies to attract, hire, and retain qualified talent.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee relations matters, including investigations, conflict resolution, ADA accommodations, and performance concerns.
• Support organizational change initiatives through planning, communication, and employee engagement strategies.
• Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies, procedures, and compliance practices in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Assist in the design and administration of compensation programs and conduct market research to support competitive pay practices.
• Identify training and development needs and coordinate learning opportunities to support employee growth and leadership development.
• Track, analyze, and report on key HR metrics and trends to support data‑informed decision‑making.
• Promote a positive, inclusive workplace culture through engagement initiatives and employee feedback efforts.
• Perform HR clerical and administrative duties as needed.
• Review and comply with the Pawnee Code of Conduct outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Perform all other reasonably related duties as assigned by leadership.

Pawnee Mental Health offers an exciting opportunity for an HR professional who wants to make a real impact. This role is closely connected to leadership and plays a key part in shaping how the organization supports, develops, and engages its workforce.

You will be trusted to bring insight, sound judgment, and fresh ideas to a mission‑driven organization that values HR as a true partner. If you are looking for a role where your expertise matters, your voice is heard, and your work directly supports meaningful community impact, Pawnee Mental Health is a place to grow and lead.

Required
:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of Human Resources experience.
• Organized with excellent communication skills both oral and written using the English language.
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.

Preferred
:

• Customer service experience.
• Supervisory experience.
• Related post‑secondary education or experience with Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS).
• Related post‑secondary education or experience with Microsoft Office Suite.

All employees will be required to submit to and pass a background check and drug screening.

$68,000 - $75,000 per year.