Human Resources Business Partner

Morgan Hunter; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Hunter, partnering with a respected Kansas City-area organization, is seeking an HR Business Partner with a solid generalist background to support employees and leadership across multiple departments, including operational and distribution teams.

This hands-on role emphasizes employee relations, recruiting, and performance management, with a clear path to Senior HR Business Partner as you grow your expertise and influence across the organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HR experience including employee relations and talent acquisition.
• Strong generalist knowledge of HR practices, employment laws and compliance.
• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field; HR certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary HR resource for employees and managers across assigned departments.
• Provide guidance on employee relations, workplace concerns, and HR policies.
• Partner with leadership on performance management, coaching, and corrective actions.
• Manage recruiting efforts, particularly for frontline and distribution positions.
• Support hiring managers throughout the recruitment and selection process.
• Assist with employee investigations and ensure consistent application of HR policies.
• Maintain job descriptions, HR documentation, and employee communications.
• Collaborate with HR leadership on employee engagement and process improvements.

Skills

HR Generalist

Employee relations

Talent acquisition

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

HR certification (preferred)

Job description

Kansas City Area | Direct Hire Morgan Hunter is partnering with a respected Kansas City-area organization to hire an HR Business Partner with a strong generalist background. This hands-on role will support employees and leadership across multiple departments, including operational and distribution teams, with a focus on employee relations, recruiting, and performance management. This is a great opportunity for an HR professional looking to grow into a Senior HR Business Partner role.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary HR resource for employees and managers across assigned departments
• Provide guidance on employee relations, workplace concerns, and HR policies
• Partner with leadership on performance management, coaching, and corrective actions
• Manage recruiting efforts, particularly for frontline and distribution positions
• Support hiring managers throughout the recruitment and selection process
• Assist with employee investigations and ensure consistent application of HR policies
• Maintain job descriptions, HR documentation, and employee communications
• Collaborate with HR leadership on employee engagement and process improvements

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional HR experience, including employee relations and/or talent acquisition
• Strong generalist knowledge of HR practices, employment laws, and compliance
• Experience supporting hourly, frontline, distribution, or operations employees preferred
• Excellent judgment, discernment, and proven ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills across all levels of an organization
• Comfortable handling sensitive conversations and resolving employee concerns
• Bachelor's degree in HR or a related field required;HR certification is a plus MH456

Keywords

HR Business Partner, HRBP, HR Generalist, Human Resources, Performance Management, Employee Investigations, HR Compliance