Human Resources Business Partner

Join the award-winning Johnson County Park and Recreation District (JCPRD) team and help make a real impact in this community! As part of our National Gold Medal Award–winning organization, you’ll help bring joy, adventure, and enrichment to millions each year. JCPRD welcomes over 7 million visitors to our parks and engages 3 million+ participants in more than 4,000 programs—and we’re still growing. 

When you work at JCPRD, you’re joining a team recognized locally, regionally, and nationally for excellence in parks, recreation, culture, education, and public service. Enjoy outstanding benefits, retirement plans, employee incentives, and a workplace culture built on passion, creativity, and teamwork. 

Named Best Large Employer in Johnson County for two years running, JCPRD is the perfect place to grow your career, make a difference, and have fun doing it. Come work where you play—and help us inspire healthier, happier lives for everyone! 

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.