Newport Television seeks a positive and outgoing HR Manager to work in its new corporate office in Kansas City.  This is an exciting opportunity to start with a company that is acquiring a broadcast television group consisting of 56 television stations.  Primary duties will include working with remote stations on personnel issues and compliance with HR policies, coordination of benefits with both stations and vendors, working with unions, and assisting stations with compliance with federal and state employment laws.  Positions will be extensively involved with managers in the field.  Qualified candidates will have a minimum of bachelors degree in HR or related field, five years of experience, and three years in a managerial role.  Experience working in a multiple state/location environment preferred.  Strong communication skills required.  Please send resumes to pshiver@newporttv.com. 

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position provides Human Resource and workforce support for the Kansas City Customer Care Center.

- First-line employee relations contact - resource for finding CVS/Caremark policy and procedure information for leaders and employees
-Assist with front-line employee relations issues as needed and appropriate (invesitgations, employee complaints) with escalation to HR Gneralist or Manager as necessary
-Assist with exit interview process - providing benefit information, respond to issues appropriately, conducts interviews, close out employee file, etc.
- Assist HR Generalist or HR Manager with workers compensation management (i.e. leave and claims management with employees and leaders)
- Assist with ICARE program as needed
- Serve as site liaison with benefit providers, incluing Unum tracking for FMLA/STD, raising awareness of systemic issues with corporate benefits team, organizae annual benefits fairs in conjunction with open enrollment
- Provide 401k, Lifeworks, FMLA/Unum procedures training to leaders and employees as appropriate
- Assist with managing the manual or automated payroll services for nonexempt employees and any payroll issues.
- Serve as the HRIS resource to assist employees with issues, questions, or concerns regarding employee or leaders self-service and provide education as needed
- Serve as site benefits liaison for employees, raising awareness of systemic issues with corporate benefits team
- Organize annual benefits fairs in conjunction with open enrollment
- Manage education assistance program for site.
- Assist with Integrity training notifications and coordinate annual integrity training meetings in partnership with Compliance and Integrity
- Assist with PTO questions
- Assist with companywide charitable events
- Assist with Employee Appreciation Events and Employee Events such as flu shot clinics
- Assist with employee communication or give-away distribution, i.e. hanging benefit posters, open enrollment promotions
- Special projects as assigned

* Recruiting and Staffing:
- Assist with BrassRing sourcing (internet posting/edits/closure) and preliminary resume screening, including assisting with job fairs.
- Conduct phone screens and interviews as needed.
- Conduct reference checks and ensure background check, accreditation, and drug testing coordination/completion
- Coordinate new hire process and assist with new hire orientation.
- Conduct realistic job preview and administer pore-employment testing as needed
- Oversee, set up, and maintaain personnel files for site
-Review and approve job specification for posting process.
- Assist with manageing Brassring relationed items.

Analysis and Reporting:
- Utilize Peoplesoft and HRIS team to produce ad-hoc reports as required
- Implement process for tracking PIP data, communicate trends and other pertinent data.
- Analyze turnover data trends, keeping HR managers up-to-date on pertinent information.
- Generate Time Off balande report and act as liaison with payroll on incorrect payroll issues.
- Develop and maintain HR metrics and provdie to HR manager for appropriate business units.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- High level of familiarity with MicroSoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, PeopleSoft
- High degree of discretion and professionalism required
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Committed to internal customer service
-Ability to successfully mult-task and prioritize in high volume situations

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's Degreee in HR/Business or related field required. Will consider equivalent work experience.

EXPERIENCE:

0-2 years of HR experience. PHR preferred.

Position Role and Responsibility:

The Manager Human Resources, Sales & Marketing is a direct report to the Executive Director, Human Resources & Public Relations. The primary role of the position is to plan and coordinate human resource management activities of Our Client to maximize the strategic use of human resources and to maintain/improve functions such as employee compensation, recruitment and personnel policies. This position will provide leadership and support to the human resources staff in the areas of employee relations, career development and adherence to federal, state and local employment laws.

Specific activities and principal duties of the Manager Human Resources include:

• Oversees the HR functions for Sales & Marketing.   Manage administration of hiring, terminations, personnel records, legal compliance and long term staffing strategies.

• Provide current and prospective employees with information about policies, job duties, working conditions, wages, and opportunities for promotion and employee benefits.

• Administer the compensation system for the entire Company to establish competitive pay and to ensure compliance with legal requirements.

• Perform staffing duties to include mediating disputes, discharging employees and administering disciplinary procedures.

• Coordinate/participate in special projects assigned to meet the overall goals of the human resources department, as required.

• Serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering policies and assisting to resolve work-related problems.

• Provide leadership and direction to direct reports by assigning projects, monitoring progress, providing feedback, and evaluating performance to ensure achievement of goals.

• Apply job evaluation techniques to establish equitable compensation rates within the organization as compared with rates in industry. Provides guidance and makes recommendations to management on compensation issues.

• Responsible for determining annual headcount budget for departments and utilizes company policies and guidelines as well as HAY data for market equity and compensation benchmarking.

• In charge of coordination of “New Hire” orientation, job postings, recruitment efforts and other daily assignments.  

• Ensures compliance with various Client policies and disciplinary policies, corporate policies and also the Corporate Code of Conduct.

Education Requirements:

BS Degree preferred (various disciplines are acceptable).

Candidate Criteria – Required Skills/Experience

Qualified Candidates for the position of Manager Human Resources, Sales & Marketing should have a minimum of 5+ years or equivalent work experience in an HR environment.   Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, benefits, and personnel information systems is essential. Knowledge of all laws and government regulations that apply to the HR function are expected. Extensive labor relations and compensation experience for exempt employees is required. Prior supervisory experience and training experience is preferred but not required.

Excellent interpersonal skills are required and should be coupled with a solid business & technical competence. Coaching & developing others should be a skill set that the right candidate will possess.  It is preferred that this person will have worked in the Animal Health Industry and have an understanding of swine and/or cattle operations, the equine industry and/or small animal veterinarian practices.

Skills should also include familiarity with negotiation, conflict management and the ability to provide planning and organizing expertise to the department. He/she must be adept at using and demonstrating these techniques to identify and then meet both internal & external customer needs in a timely fashion. Also required is a proven track record of dealing successfully with internal departmental leaders at various levels. This person should have a cultural awareness of the Animal Health Industry, a strong customer focus and a dedication to teamwork, within the department and throughout the organization.

Specific skills central to the success of this individual include:

§         High personal integrity.

§         Previous farm background/animal health experience preferred

§         Previous human resources generalist background is required, with sales and marketing functions preferred

§         Some understanding of the vaccine and/or pharmaceuticals industry is preferred

§         Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey intangible service benefits to key decision-makers.

§         Highly developed interpersonal skills that place customers, prospects and employees at ease and builds a high degree of trust with key decision-makers and Company management.

§         A constant sense of learning and intellectual growth, embracing change and the forward migration of business systems, technology and health solutions.

§         Complete honesty in every aspect of interpersonal dealings including the risks and opportunities of customer relationships and market trends.

§         Strong organizational skills… with PC competency including:  MS-Windows, MS-Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook)

§         This person should be action-oriented, have concern for others, and show attention to detail, display initiative and self control.

§         “Roll-up-sleeves” attitude/do what is required to make things happen/self-starter.

§         Desire to operate in a high energy, spirited, team-oriented environment.

§         Sense of humor… even in the face of adversity.

§         A commitment to have a balance between one’s business and personal life.

§         Analytical thinking, problem solving, priority setting.

§         Comfortable with technology and understands how it can be used to serve the customers.

Compensation:

• There is an excellent compensation package with a strong base and an annual bonus program based upon performance.

Location:

• Our Client is located north of Kansas City in St. Joseph, MO.

  Human Resources Director

Kansas City

Welcome to AdFarm, a marketing communications firm 100% dedicated to agriculture. Our clients include many of North America’s top agribusiness leaders. And right now, we’re looking for a full-time AdFarmer to fill the role of HR Director in our Kansas City office

Our new Human Resources Director will develop, implement and evaluate labor relations policies, programs and procedures for a growing staff of communications professionals.

The HR Director provides strategic leadership, expertise and knowledge to support AdFarm’s business goals. Your role will be both strategic and tactical and you will report to the CEO.

Our ideal AdFarmer comes with 7-10 years of solid HR generalist experience, including 3 to 5 years of human resources management, preferably in a multi-office business with remote locations.  A bachelor’s degree in HR or a related field of study is required -- an advanced degree is preferred.  Professional certification (PHR or SPHR) is a definite asset.  You are deep into US and Canadian employment law and other government compliance regulations. The principles and practices of personnel administration, payroll, benefits, recruitment and labor laws are critical.

You don’t have to like rodeo or barbecue, but hey, this is Kansas City so it wouldn’t hurt.  

To get a good look at who we are and what we believe in, go to www.adfarmonline.com.  For a detailed job description or to submit your resume, cover letter and salary expectations please email: HR@adfarmonline.com

Applications close Sunday, May 18^th at 5:00pm

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Company Information:
Established in Kansas City in 1889, Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. is an international law firm with a legal legacy spanning more than a century. With nine offices strategically located throughout the world, SHB serves a diversified client base with a wide range of practice groups. For the third consecutive year, Shook, Hardy & Bacon has been named the global "Product Liability Law Firm of the Year" by Who's Who Legal -- The International Who's Who of Business Lawyers. We offer a stimulating legal setting and outstanding resources and provide a competitive salary and benefits package. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position Description:
If you enjoy dealing with people, are creatively inclined and want to come to work knowing that everyday will be different Shook, Hardy & Bacon could be the place for you.  SHB is  actively seeking a dynamic, goal oriented professional to coordinate the recruitment of our administrative staff.  As a Staff Recruiting Coordinator you will use your creative skills to write employment ads and to develop recruitment strategies for filling assigned positions; you will meet with supervisors to understand their staffing needs and then identify, screen, assess and coordinate the hiring of applicants for your open positions.

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree and two plus years of proven success as a recruiter or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  Must have experience with behavior-based interviewing; exceptional customer service and critical thinking skills; a strong attention to detail; and a results oriented mentality.

Contact Information:
To pursue your interest, please send cover letter with salary requirements and resume via e-mail to:recruiting@shb.com, fax to (816) 421-5547 or apply on-line at shb.com. Please include the requisition number with your application. No independent contractors or agencies please.

Compass Minerals, a worldwide leader in the production and distribution of inorganic minerals, is looking for a Director of Human Resources, at our corporate office in Overland Park, Kansas.  This high visibility role, reports to VP of HR, and is responsible for making a substantive contribution to the organization.  This position will partner with the Sr. Management team in the strategic planning and program design to improve productivity, enhance customer service, and control costs. 

Candidates must demonstrate proven achievements in employee/labor relations, possess outstanding communication skills, have the ability to multi-task and prioritize, and challenge others to continuously improve while making independent decisions.  

Responsibilities include: function as a change agent; conduct investigations responding to charges/complaints internally and from external regulatory agencies, labor negotiations, coaching and counseling management and employees, recruitment and training.

Candidate must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in HR, Business Management or equivalent work experience.  Masters Degree, SPHR or PHR preferred.  10-15 years of progressive Employee/Labor Relations experience.  Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills required, as well as some travel. 

We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, internal advancement opportunities, formal educational reimbursement and professional training in a business casual environment. 

Please apply online with resume and salary requirements at: www.CompassMinerals.com.

EOE/AA

THE JOB—WHAT IT IS:
Working closely with the Manager, HR Administration and HR Analyst-Benefits, the Benefits Coordinator will support benefits in the following areas: COBRA, FMLA, making life event changes in the Oracle HR System and answering employee benefit questions.  The incumbent will also administer the Service Recognition program, assist with personnel additions due to acquisitions and report production.  

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Administer the Service Recognition program.
2. In compliance with federal law, produces COBRA notices for employees and manages receipt of payments.
3. Answer employee questions relating to benefits.
4. Assist with employee communications.
5. Process benefit life events in the Oracle HR system.
6. Administer FMLA management program and work with the HR Representatives concerning employees on leave.
7. Is the liaison between HR Representatives, employees and disability carrier for short and long term disability claims.
8. Calculates payments to be made under the Terracon Supplemental Disability and Injury benefit.
9. Works with payroll to ensure correct benefit deductions have been taken.
10. Paid employee reports processed after each payroll.
11. Designated as coordinator for TerraFit and wellness programs through the medical plan.
12. Monitors exit survey activity and produces report semi-annually for Operations Committee.
13. Coordinates Employee Assistance Program activity and communication.
14. Assist the HR Analyst-Benefits with acquisition activity and annual benefits enrollment.
15. Assist the HR Analyst-Benefits with report production.
16. Special projects as assigned. Some project work may be outside the typical realm of employee benefits.

THE PERSON—WHAT IT TAKES:
1. Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent work experience.
2. 3-5 years experience in benefits administration.
3. SPHR, PHR or CEBS certification is preferred.
4. Strong knowledge of HR related federal and state rules and regulations.
5. 1-3 years of experience using Excel and other Decision Support tools to generate ad hoc reports, queries, and analyses from a structured ERP system.
6. Detail orientation with strong quantitative and problem solving skills.
7. Effective time management and organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
8. Customer service orientation.
9. Ability to make evaluative judgments.
10. Proficient with Microsoft Office software.
11. Ability to use the Oracle based benefits system is preferred.
12. Valid driver’s license.

THE OPPORTUNITY—WHAT IT MEANS: As part of the Terracon team you will benefit from a strong total compensation package. Additionally, you will reap the rewards of individual performance and teamwork. Assisting other technicians and staff on routine tasks will result in a progressively increased role of training and responsibility in work assignments.

Visit www.terracon.jobs to apply online and continue viewing our opportunities.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

In our efforts to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace, Terracon requires that candidates complete a satisfactory background check and pass a drug screen prior to employment.

**No Recruiters/Agencies Please**

This is a newly created position at a growing national nonprofit organization headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. The PKD Foundation (www.pkdcure.org) currently receives $12 million annually from an international donor base and has expanded from 30 to 70 employees over the past few years, including several out-based staff. Beginning in July, we plan to outsource our staffing to a PEO and our HR Manager will manage that relationship and be responsible for all general HR functions of the Foundation, including employment, compensation, labor relations, benefits, training and performance management. We are looking for someone willing to work either four 5 hour days or five 4 hour days per week at a rate of $25 to $30 per hour, depending on experience. Benefits include paid time off and a 7.5% retirement plan contribution.

The required qualifications are a bachelor's degree in human resources management or related field, minimum of three years HR management experience, excellent verbal and written communication skills, computer skills and strong customer service skills. The specific duties and responsibilities of the position include:

1.      Develop human resources policies, procedures and forms; update as needed

2.      Ensure compliance with all applicable human resource laws and regulations

3.      Maintain accurate and complete employee personnel files in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations

4.      Develop and maintain job descriptions in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations

5.      Participate in candidate selection and interview process

6.      Coordinate payroll, employee training, benefits management and other services provided by PEO

7.      Administer 403(b) retirement plan and submit bi-monthly plan contributions

8.      Coordinate performance management system, ensuring a performance evaluation is completed at least annually on each employee

9.      Chair the Enrichment Team and coordinate employee retention and team building activities

10.  Coordinate annual employee survey and develop strategies based on survey results

11.  Assist supervisors with employee management skills via ongoing training and support

12.  Assist with addressing and resolving employee complaints and concerns

13.  Manage system to track employee Paid Time Off

14.  Analyze employee compensation against market data as required and maintain pay grade system

15.  Keep abreast of changes and trends in the human resources field and provide recommendations for changes in the Foundation’s activities as appropriate

To be considered for this position, please submit your resume to Karl Schweigel, Administration Coordinator, via email, mail or fax. Our fax number is 816-931-8655.