HR Manager Specializing in Learning, Development, and Organizational Development

Job Description:

HR Manager Specializing in Learning, Development, and Organizational Development

Description

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Employment Type
Full Time

Job Summary

Are you looking for an opportunity that will allow you to

use your passion in learning, employee development, change management, and organizational development programs

to inspire, lead, and set the standard for excellence in local government? If you enjoy creating and delivering leadership and skill training to employees with a variety of backgrounds and jobs, then this is exactly the role you’ve been seeking!

The City of Olathe is looking for an experienced HR Manager to specialize in these areas and supervise a small team of HR team members. The role requires interest and ability leading and managing their team while also working regularly in a capacity of consultation and support for teams and individuals across the organization who likely also require a basic foundation of HR knowledge. Experience with a variety of styles of training, both creating and delivering, as well as experience with topics such as Extended DISC, change management and strategy, and organizational culture initiatives are important. Strong coaching, facilitation, and communication skills are also important.


The City of Olathe offers great benefits

, including both a 457 retirement savings with up to a 3% employer match and participation in the Kansas Public Employees Retirement System. An onsite Wellbeing Center is also free for employees and dependents covered in the City’s medical plan, including behavioral health, physical therapy, and more.

In addition to the great benefits offered, you will enjoy a collaborative and innovative energy and an organization of incredible employees who make a difference in the lives of the Olathe community.


Apply today for your chance to

make a difference

,

grow in your career

, and

support an amazing team

!

For more details, review the full job details and requirements below.

The HR Manager supports organizational objectives by serving as a leader in multiple areas of expertise within HR services, functioning in the capacity of a working supervisor with a broad base of knowledge across HR service areas. As a member of the HR management team, works closely with other managers to guide, coach and supervise the HR team and ensure the team meets their strategic goals and objectives and that customers are provided exceptional services that support their goals and needs. Primary subject matter expertise may include strategic work in the areas of employment, training, employee development, organizational development, change management, employee relations, compensation, HR systems and reporting, employee benefits, wellbeing programs, leave administration, and worker safety and injury prevention.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervises one of the HR teams, including a mixture of HR Business Partners, HR Assistants, HR Specialists, and Program Manager roles; motivates, inspires, and leads their team and other HR staff towards the accomplishment of individual, team, focus area, and City goals and objectives; promotes HR employee development and cross training to prepare City of Olathe HR services for the future; serves as a subject matter expert and manages assigned HR service areas requiring collaboration across all teams within HR with a flexible leadership style that leads staff with varying levels of supervision based on their experience, styles, and individual needs with the ultimate goal of developing others to reach their full potential.
  
• Builds and maintains relationships with employees across the organization as a visible, accessible, and dependable HR expert supporting the vision and direction for HR services and the City's strategic plan; models the City's values and leadership philosophy in support of fostering a high performance HR team and organization; leads teams, projects, or committees requiring organized structure, plans, and inspirational leadership in collaboration with varied stakeholders; plans, organizes, and facilitates meetings, discussions, and formal presentations.
  
• Collaborates with other employees to provide HR services in a consultative manner; provides effective customer service in a positive, timely and confidential manner; escalates complex or sensitive matters to the HR Officer for guidance and support; coaches, counsels and advises employees in areas of knowledge and expertise which may include matters of interpreting and applying policies and procedures, involving the appropriate partners and experts as needed.
  
• Tracks and analyzes a variety of data and completes research to identify trends and organizational needs for effective programs with a focus on continuous improvement; reviews complex challenges and uses effective problem solving strategies to arrive at great outcomes with indirect supervision; participates in the development and evaluation of programs, providing recommendations for strategies to reach organizational goals; presents a variety of information to varied types of stakeholders with a professional, intentional, and clear manner, requiring regular demonstration of project management, change management, and facilitation skills.
  
• Remains current regarding knowledge of employment laws, regulations and industry best practices; participates in webinars, conferences, research, networking, and other activities to advance current knowledge of areas of expertise and a broad baseline of knowledge in other HR services; shares knowledge and expertise with other internal and external partners to support talent development efforts; develops, plans, coordinates and/or conducts training for employees on a variety of topics, including supervisor skills, leadership topics, and areas of technical expertise to support the organization’s goals of creating and maintaining a premier employee experience and a focus on attracting and retaining the best talent.
  

Qualifications

Experience: At least five years of progressively more responsible experience in a directly relevant role. Working knowledge, skills, and experience with best practices in areas of specialized expertise and general HR service area awareness are required. Demonstrated leadership skills are also required with supervisory experience within HR preferred. Must demonstrate general proficiency with general office technology, computer software, and other relevant technical tools connected with the area of expertise and must be able to effectively lead and manage projects and programs requiring good organizational, time management, and critical thinking skills.

Education: A bachelor’s degree with substantial coursework focused in human resources, organizational development, business, or public administration is required. Education may be substituted with equivalent additional experience.

Licenses & Certifications: Professional certification through recognized credentialing program(s) in alignment with areas of responsibility preferred. Examples of relevant certification would include certifications from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI), Association for Talent Development (ATD), Organizational Development (OD) Network, International Coaching Federation (IFC), the International Foundation of Employee Benefits (IFEBP), and the Association for Change Management Professionals (ACMP).

Language: Proficiency with verbal and written English language required. Additional proficiency with Spanish and/or American Sign Language. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Environmental or Physical Demands: Standard office demands with prolonged exposure to computer screens is expected. Requires the ability to visit a variety of work site locations to interact with employees and managers which will require frequent transportation between locations and navigating a variety of work environment hazards.