About

• The Human Resources Generalist acts as a strategic partner and liaison between
• employees, managers, and key departments to ensure a positive and
• high-performing work environment. This position is responsible for delivering
• comprehensive HR services in the areas of employee relations, talent
• acquisition, investigations, leadership development, and internal event
• coordination.
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• Employee Relations

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations concerns, fostering
• transparent and respectful communication, ensuring timely and appropriate
• resolution of performance, attendance, and conduct issues.

• Conduct confidential workplace investigations and support resolutions of
• employee concerns in alignment with company policies and recommend resolutions
• in accordance with Firm policies and legal requirements.

• Collaborate with managers and Firm leadership to proactively identify and
• address employee needs, engagement issues, and team dynamics. Including drafting
• and maintaining clear documentation for HR matters and correction actions.

• Recruiting

• Partner with hiring managers to develop and execute effective recruitment
• strategies for professional staff.

• Manage the full cycle recruitment process including sourcing, screening,
• interviewing, coordinating interviews and extending offers.

• Ensure a positive candidate experience and alignment with the Firm's values and
• culture.

• Employee Lifecycle & Development

• Support all aspects of the employee lifecycle, from onboarding to offboarding.

• Facilitate new hire orientation and onboarding processes in collaboration with
• key departments.

• Engage with employees regularly to assess satisfaction, professional development
• needs, and workplace concerns.

• Partner with leadership to design and deliver leadership development sessions
• and employee training initiatives.

• Event Coordination & Engagement

• Coordinate and manage internal events for the Kansas City office but may include
• occasional event coordination across multiple locations.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to plan, organize, and execute events
• that foster engagement, culture, and recognition.

• Strategic HR Partnership

• Supports leaders with talent strategies, workforce planning and employee
• development,
• Ensure HR deliveries through effective collaboration and long-term people
• solutions.

• Serve as a HR Generalist and strategic advisor to business leaders and managers,
• helping align HR strategies with business objectives.

• Participate in HR initiatives and projects that support organizational growth
• and change management.
• Serve as a connector for employees and managers to firm resources, including the
• employee assistance resources, performance coaching, community resources and
• leave programs.

• Maintains a courteous, professional demeanor under stress and maintains
• confidentiality at all times.

• Keeps supervisor abreast of current issues and potential problems as they
• develop, suggests practical solutions and seeks advice as needed
• Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in Human Resources,
• Business Administration, or related field; and three to five years progressive
• experience in HR generalist functions including employee relations, recruitment,
• event coordination and development; or equivalent combination of education and
• experience. SHRM or HRCI certification preferred. Ability to use various
• software programs, including Microsoft Office suite and Human Resources
• Information System (HRIS). Strong knowledge of employment law, investigative
• practices, and HR best practices. Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and
• problem-solving skills. Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive and
• confidential information. Strong attention to detail. Proven ability to work
• both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. High
• emotional intelligence and collaborative mindset. Comfortable making independent
• decisions for employee relations and hiring. Experience in event planning is a
• plus.