Human Resources Business Partner Team Lead

Johnson County, Kansas Government is seeking a creative, collaborative, and innovative professional to serve as the Human Resources Business Partner Team Lead (Manager IV). As an award-winning organization with high regard for the positive contributions of the many thriving cultures within our county, we are committed to delivering high-quality, innovative human resources services to attract, develop, motivate, protect and retain a diverse workforce. In doing so, we strive to balance the needs of the organization with the needs of our most valuable stakeholders-our employees and the residents of Johnson County.

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) Team Lead works collaboratively with executive management to provide leadership, direction and expert guidance to a team of HR professionals serving a defined portfolio of Departments/Agencies/Offices (DAOs), ensuring strategic, consistent, high-quality HR consultation to ensure organizational effectiveness and DAO operational outcomes aligned with people initiatives across the organization.  This role functions in an on-site work schedule with at least 4 days in office.

First review of candidates will begin on October 29th. Position will remain open until filled.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervises, mentors, and develops a high-performing team of Senior HR Business Partners and HR Business Partners, providing guidance, coaching, and support for their professional growth.
• Collaborates with other HR staff, including Cemter's of Excellence (COEs,) to ensure integrated and consistent HR service delivery.
• Serves as a role model for other HR team members with regards to participation in team meetings, training sessions, and professional development opportunities.
• In collaboration with HR leadership, leads and sets the strategic direction for the HR Business Partner function, ensuring alignment with overall business strategy and goals.
• Functions as the liaison between Centers of Excellence and DAOs, ensuring consistent and seamless delivery of services including employee relations, talent acquisition, performance management, classification and compensation, and compliance.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for DAO leadership on people strategies, providing expert advice and recommendations on complex HR issues in coordination with HR Centers of Excellence (COE).
• Collaborates with DAO and senior leadership to assess HR needs and implements strategic initiatives to optimize organizational performance.
• Serves as a change agent, supporting DAOs through organizational changes and helping to communicate and manage the impacts of HR programs and policy updates.
• Provides advanced guidance and leadership to DAO supervisors and leaders on conflict resolution, workplace behavior expectations, and employee engagement practices.
• Champions the implementation of new and existing HR policies and County initiatives, ensuring robust communication and consistent application across assigned DAOs.
• Monitors DAO compliance with employment laws, and County standards, addressing and mitigating compliance risks as they arise.
• Serves as a resource to DAOs during audits, compliance reviews, or policy updates.
• Identifies and anticipates organizational trends through data-driven analysis and present actionable insights and strategic recommendations to HR and DAO leadership.
• Provides mentorship and technical support to HR Business Partners.
• Collaborates with other HR staff, including COEs, to ensure integrated and consistent HR service delivery.
• Serves as a role model for other HR team members with regards to participation in team meetings, training sessions, and professional development opportunities.
• Represents the HR department in department-specific committees, work groups, or special projects, as assigned

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Business Administration or a relevant field and eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in Human Resources at a professional level, including a minimum of two (2) years leading, directing, and supervising the work of others are required.

Professional HR Certification (SHRM-SCP, SPHR) or the willingness to obtain within 12 months of hire.

Master's degree in Human Resources, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Business Administration or a relevant field is preferred.

Previous public sector experience encouraged but not required.

Education can substitute for experience; experience can substitute for education.