Human Resources Generalist

Overview

Join us in shaping a healthier future for kids. At Children’s Hospital Association, we unite more than 200 member hospitals to put children first—advancing care, informing policy, and driving progress together.

This position is based in our Lenexa, KS office. We leverage a hybrid working model, working three days in the office and two days optional remote work.

The HR Generalist serves as a trusted partner to leaders and employees across the organization by contributing to an engaged and effective workplace aligned with company culture, goals, HR best practices, and labor laws. Responsibilities span across all HR functions, with a primary focus on talent acquisition, employee relations, learning & development, and HR operational and administrative needs.

• Serve as the first point of contact for HR inquiries, handling sensitive employee relations matters with empathy, professionalism, and compliance expertise.
• Lead full cycle recruiting for assigned roles, partnering with leaders to attract and hire top talent.
• Drive employee engagement by leveraging surveys, turning insights into action, and supporting leaders in strengthening organizational culture.
• Champion CHA’s values-based culture through initiatives like employee resource groups, training opportunities and day-to-day people practices.
• Design and deliver engaging learning and compliance training using adult learning best practices across in-person, virtual, and on-demand formats.
• Manage the Learning Management System (LMS), including content, reporting, and external learning partnerships.
• Serve as the HRIS subject matter expert, ensuring accurate data, promoting self-service tools, and generating meaningful reports.
• Support HR policies, job descriptions, audits, and compliance requirements (FLSA, EEO, I-9), proactively identifying and reducing risk.

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge is qualifying.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of HR generalist experience; including recruitment, learning & development, employee relations, and culture initiatives.
• Strong understanding of employment laws, rules, and regulations.
• Advanced technical skills, familiarity with HRIS (Paycor preferred), Outlook/Teams, Excel and PowerPoint required.
• Ability to travel up to 15%.
• Ability to partner and coach employees of all levels; delivering feedback and challenging information in a way that builds trust and collaboration.
• Ability to confidently present and facilitate engaging training in-person or virtually.

• Competitive total compensation package
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Retirement Savings program with generous company contribution
• Hybrid working model
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• Wellness program
• Paid time off and personal days
• 9 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• And more!

This pay range shown is a guideline. Min: $70,000 Max: $120,000. Compensation is based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location.

CHA is committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion within our organization, our membership, the care delivery of children’s hospitals and their communities and through the federal policy making environment. With children’s hospitals we strive to ensure organizational cultures where everyone feels valued and actively participates in the mission of our organizations. Racism stands firmly in the way of improving children’s health.

We remain vigilant in our quest for a diverse and inclusive community and in standing against racism and discrimination wherever it exists.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, and protected veteran status, or disability status.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.