Overview

Human Resources & Employee Experience Advisor Make an Impact Where People and Public Service Come Together The City of Leawood is seeking a collaborative, adaptable, and service-minded Human Resources & Employee Experience Advisor to join our Human Resources team.This position is ideal for a Human Resources professional who enjoys variety, values relationships, and wants to contribute across multiple areas of Human Resources. The Advisor supports employees and supervisors throughout the employee lifecycle while helping strengthen the overall employee experience through responsive service, effective programs, clear communication, and continuous improvement. What You'll Do The Human Resources & Employee Experience Advisor works closely with City departments and others on the Human Resources team to provide practical guidance, administer Human Resources programs, and support initiatives that contribute to a positive and consistent employee experience, including:Providing guidance and support to supervisors and department leadership regarding employee relations, employee performance, workplace concerns, documentation, policy interpretation, and people-management practices; partnering with the Director of Human Resources on more complex matters.Leading assigned strategic and operational Human Resources projects from concept through implementation, including research, stakeholder engagement, project planning, communication, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement.Partnering with departments on recruitment and selection activities, including job postings, sourcing, applicant screening, interviews, candidate communication, selection support, and onboarding.Coordinating employee lifecycle activities, including onboarding, orientation, employee transitions, and offboarding, while identifying opportunities to improve the employee experience.Administering employee benefit programs, enrollment activities, wellness initiatives, and related employee education and communication.Administering and processing payroll activities, including employee pay changes, deductions, benefit elections, leave-related adjustments, retirement contributions, and other payroll transactions; reviewing information for accuracy and resolving discrepancies in coordination with Finance and other appropriate stakeholders.Maintaining accurate payroll and Human Resources system data; responding to employee and supervisor questions; and assisting with reporting, audits, year-end activities, and process improvements.Supporting the City's performance management and employee development programs, including employee and supervisor check-ins, goal setting, program communication, and evaluation.Supporting employee engagement, recognition, appreciation, communication, and organizational culture initiatives.Developing and reviewing workforce reports, surveys, and Human Resources metrics related to recruitment, retention, turnover, engagement, staffing, compensation, benefits, and performance.Partnering with departments to identify workforce needs, staffing challenges, critical positions, and opportunities to strengthen organizational capacity.Supporting organizational and process improvement initiatives, including job design, role clarity, organizational changes, implementation of new programs, and employee communication.Conducting compensation and classification research, reviewing job descriptions and position responsibilities, and assisting with recommendations regarding classification and compensation.Monitoring legislative, regulatory, and employment-practice developments and assisting with updates to Human Resources policies, procedures, programs, and employee resources.Identifying opportunities to improve Human Resources services and the employee experience through technology, automation, process improvements, workforce data, surveys, and employee feedback.Administering assigned Human Resources programs and practices consistently and in accordance with appl