The Kansas City Community Center is a leading provider of substance abuse treatment and specialized residential services for the greater Kansas City area as well as throughout the State of Missouri. We have a staff of more than 200 professionals at multiple locations throughout the State of Missouri.

JOB SUMMARY: The HR Director provides leadership and coordination of the HR functions including recruiting, training, wage/benefit administration, and compliance with statutory requirements.   

WORK LOCATION: Kansas City

REPORTS TO: President

PAY RANGE:  Negotiable

WORK DAYS: Monday- Friday 8:30- 5:00

EDUCATION: Requires bachelor's degree, SPHR or PHR certification, and 5 years' experience as generalist in Human Resources. Supervisory experience is preferred.

SUBMIT interest and resume to email address: mtrickey@kccommunityctr.org

Looking for a place where your hard work can be FUN and APPRECIATED?  Come join H&R Block!  This is your chance to join our organization and become part of a known and respected brand.  H&R Block is America’s 6^th largest retail organization.  Due to our exciting plans for the future, we have several career opportunities available.   

We are currently looking for regular full time and seasonal Associate Relations Advisor for our Kansas City downtown location. 

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for and serves as the primary contact for all associate relations and ethics concerns for H&R Block. Investigate associate complaints and provide recommendations for resolution. Provide leadership training and coaching to leaders on fair employment practices

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
 

• Responsible for associate relations concerns at all levels, by counseling associates and leaders; mediating and resolving disputes between associates and leaders; conducting investigations and audits in accordance with federal, state and/or local employment laws, H&R Block corporate human resources policies and H&R Block Code of Business Ethics and make recommendation for appropriate action up to and including termination of employment
• Partner with the legal team to assist in claims
• Provides guidance and coaching to leaders and associates regarding employment and work-related concerns
• Provide just in time “how to” coaching to leaders
• Ensures detailed documentation of associate relations issues using the Clarify system. Maintains confidential paper files, if applicable
• Ensures all human resources activities are in compliance with H&R Block values and regulatory guidelines; ensures a consistent application of human resources policies and practices.
• Conducts project work supporting associate relations activities as needed
•  Responds to associates concerns received via telephone, letter or e-mails
• Ensure positive interaction with associates and leaders and help to resolve conflicts
• Conducts exit interviews to identify current levels of satisfaction with Company policies, benefit programs, and management practices. Provides summary results; identifies trends; and defines action items on quarterly basis to HRLT

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

•  Bachelor’s degree in business administration, human resources, or other related field or a related discipline in which business knowledge and an understanding of human resources practices are gained
• Minimum of five years experience in progress HR generalist responsibility
•  Extensive knowledge of federal, state and local employment laws
•  Demonstrated strong communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with people at all levels of the organization; strong presentation skills
• Strong and objective analytical and decision making skills
•  Strong conflict resolution skills
•  Demonstrated ability to make independent decisions, good judgment, evaluate people, managing conflicting priorities in a fast-paced environment
•  Multilingual preferred  – English required 

·         Technical skills

• Understanding and previous use of a Windows-based computer system.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to navigate on Internet.

H&R Block is a progressive company dedicated to helping our clients achieve their financial objectives by serving as their tax and financial partner. If you meet the above requirements and would like to explore a career with H&R Block, please log onto our career website at www.hrblock.com and submit your resume and profile. 

H&R Block is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 Williams Foods (located in Lenexa, KS) is a diversified specialty food products manufacturer since 1937. Our family of fine products begins with our Williams Original Chili Seasoning along with the many other high quality and versatile seasonings, sauces & gravy mixes. We complete our family with Williams Country Store Soups, Sun-Bird Asian Foods and Tradiciones Hispanic Seasoning Mixes. Williams is well known for our line of retail items but we also provide high quality blends, seasonings and spices to Industrial, Private Label, and Food Service industries throughout the United States.

• Provides independent professional advice to plant management on associate relations issues with the goal of maintaining/building positive associate relations environment.
• Responsible for working closely with the plant management team and maintaining a union free work environment.
• Coordinates with the Director of Compensation and Benefits on various compensation and benefit issues as they arise.
• Ensures that the plant management team understands and abides by all local, state, and federal employment laws and regulations.
• Responsible for ensuring all open positions are staffed and high quality people.
• Responsible for conducting on-boarding for all new associates.
• Ensure all HR related training is conducted and documented to insure legal compliance with any applicable laws.
• Ensures plant headcount is consistent with budget requirements.
• Works closely with the Director of Operations on the annual Human Resources Planning process.  Also responsible for ensuring that supervisors/manager developed accordingly.
• Plans and executes annual associate events such as holiday party, summer picnic, etc.
• Works with other members of the Human Resources team on projects as assigned by the V.P. Corporate Services ( or his/her designee).
• Responsible for leading and managing location specific Sustainability programs.
• Ensures all Human Resource records are maintained in an accurate and timely manner including HRIS data.
• Responsible for ensuring execution and accuracy of weekly payroll.
• Responsible for maintaining and developing an open and honest relationship with corporate office personnel and all other locations.

• Bachelors Degree preferably in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or other related field.
• 5 years of Human Resource management experience.  Eight years of relevant experience may substitute for a Bachelors Degree.
• Demonstrated strong leadership skills.
• Excellent computer skills including Excel, Word, Power Point, HRIS
• Ability to travel when necessary.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization in written and verbal form.
• Commitment to maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrated excellence in managing projects.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize accordingly.
• Ability to work independently along with strong team skills.
• A passion for excellence.
• Results oriented.

Contact Kevin Clinton kclinton@chguenther.com for more information.

When you touch the lives of millions of people around the world, nothing but the best will do. That's why The Clorox Company and our subsidiaries look for people committed to work together toward common goals, while taking personal ownership for their decisions and actions. People who believe in maintaining the highest standards of business and professional conduct. People who share our values of strong competitiveness, measuring results and 'doing the right thing.' If you want to make your mark in millions of homes and do it where you can feel proud about it, apply now for this opportunity at Clorox:

Position Summary:

As the manufacturing division within the Clorox Company institutes a multi-year business initiative to increase operational efficiency (World Class Manufacturing) in plants throughout the company, we are seeking a Human Resources Manager to partner with our leadership in the implementation of this change. The Human Resources Manager will serve on the leadership team to provide strategic HR direction and will be responsible for the day-to-day HR Operations for the Kitty Litter plant in Spring Hill, KS. This professional will be a key resource in managing the change effort to World Class Manufacturing by engaging the workforce, designing strategies and implementing HR systems/processes which support and reinforce desired behaviors. Additional responsibilities will include: Conducting organizational assessments; developing action plans; developing process maps for people systems and supporting national/regional HR initiatives to drive the Plants' HR Objectives, Goals, Strategies and Tactics. (Approximately 180 employee base) Key Responsibilities:

1.Lead people initiatives to support the transition to World Class Manufacturing. Responsible for change management, design and upgrade of people systems in a traditional facility which is transitioning to a team-based facility. Determining skill structure and associated wage structure. Performance Management and Planning (PMP) for Production Associates. Policy Development and Employee Communications. 50% 2. Promote positive employee relations within the plants by proactively identifying/addressing areas of concern and by developing/coaching employees and supervisors. This includes interpreting and administering policies, conducting investigations and managing claims against the plant. 20% 3. Ensure compliance with all state laws and corporate policies/processes. Will be responsible for complying with regulatory bodies, (e.g. drafting Affirmative Action Plans), maintaining personnel records, managing HRIS, updating job descriptions and administering payroll. Will also play a crucial role in designing and administering local benefits programs and developing recommendations for wage increases. 10% 4. Actively participate/lead divisional and/or corporate project teams to identify opportunities. Develop processes and systems to drive goals / objectives and execute implementation to ensure success and sustainability (e.g. SAP design work, Onboarding Process). 5% 5. Develop and/or execute training and skill development ( Technical Skill Training, Production Associate Training) and assisting/guiding Production Training & Qualification Owner. 5% 6. Increase bench strength by providing coaching, training and development for the Plants and division management in order to leverage HR processes and tools. 5% 7. Promote and drive organizational empowerment at the site. Develop and promote high performing work teams through company HR resources and tools. 5%

Required Qualifications:

* Bachelor's Degree

* Advanced Degree in Business or HR specialty preferred

* Minimum of 7 years HR experience

* Manufacturing experience required

* Strong employee relations skills, employment /labor law knowledge and experience with organizational design/effectiveness (work systems, work streams, organizational assessments) required

* HR generalist experience preferred in the following areas: Selection and recruiting (for hourly and salaried staff), compensation planning and administration, employee grievance management (employee advocacy), Workers' Compensation Case Management, Change Management, Development and delivery of training (technical and soft skills), ability to be a liaison to Government agencies (e.g. EEOC,OFCCP, OSHA, AAP), Performance Management and Safety Preferred benefits and compensation experience

* Strong Leadership skills (ability to serve as a full member of the Plant leadership team and divisional HR leadership team)

* Strategic thinking (process orientation) and change management skills

* Strong project management capability

* Excellent interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills; ability to effectively engage with all levels of organization, as-well-as internal and external audiences.

* SAP and Kronos experience preferred

To apply for this position, please copy and paste the following link into your browser address bar:  www.clorox.com/careers and follow the links. You'll find out about our benefits and opportunities for advancement and learning, as well as our commitment to the communities where we live and work. Then be sure to apply. The Clorox Company and its subsidiaries are an EEO/Affirmative Action employers.http://cloroxcompany.contacthr.com/16960638

If you are unable to fill out the online application due to a disability, please call our main # and ask for an HR rep to assist you with completing application.