Human Resources Business Partner

Make a positive impact on the community by joining the Johnson County Park and Recreation District team and help us enhance the lives of thousands through excellence in parks, recreation, culture, education, and public service. As a JCPRD employee, you'll be part of a locally, regionally, and nationally acclaimed organization that annually hosts nearly 7 million park visitors and engages nearly 3 million participants in 4,000+ programs. With excellent benefits, retirement plans, employee incentives, and a great organizational culture, JCPRD is building a thriving park and recreation system that inspires play, culture, and education, supporting healthy and fulfilling lives for all. Come work where you play!

JCPRD is looking for a Human Resources Business Partner to join our team! In this role you will provide support for a High Performing Organization through active demonstration of the County’s Pillars of Performance, encouraging leadership and empowerment at all levels of the organization; actively mentors, coaches and collaborates with employees to enhance JCPRD's  mission and vision while keeping in mind the common goal of leaving our community better than we found it.

• Under direct supervision of the Human Resources Manager, assists employees in resolving employee relations concerns which may include meeting with employees, interpreting policy and procedure, investigations, counseling managers and recommending actions to address and resolve employee relation issues. 
• Strategic oversight and management of JCPRD’s independent employee benefits program, offering full benefits options and services to eligible employees.
• Assists the Recruitment Coordinator with recruitment and onboarding facilitations. 
• Serves as back up to Human Resources Manager in the event of absence to support the Human Resources Department.
• Assists the HR manager with Training/Curriculum Development, covering ACA, ADA, FLSA, FMLA, Worker’s Compensation, Wellness, Safety/Risk management, and other HR compliance topics. Responsible for ongoing compliance, tracking, and notifications in all the above-mentioned areas.
• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor's Degree in the field(s) of study: Human Resources, Business, Communications, or another related field.
• Minimum 3 years Human Resource Generalist experience including supervision of staff. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and organizational policies.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Certification in the following: PHR/SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP, IPMAHR Certification
• Public Sector Experience
• Two years leading, directing, supervising, or coordinating the work of others.

JCPRD requires reference/background screening for all positions.  Specified criteria may vary by Department.