Strategic HR & Labor Relations Director

Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 100,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

KPERS retirement

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Generous PTO

Job summary

The Bert Nash Center is seeking a Senior Human Resources and Labor Relations Director to lead HR initiatives aligned with organizational goals. This exempt, full-time role oversees HR operations and labor relations, ensuring compliance and effective management across the enterprise.

The position reports to executive leadership and collaborates with unions, management, and staff to advance a high-performing, compliant workforce in a community behavioral health setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, HR or related field.
• At least three years of progressive HR leadership experience in a similarly scoped organization.
• Demonstrated leadership, administrative, and supervisory abilities.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws and labor regulations.
• Experience advising executive leadership and/or Board of Directors.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership by aligning HR initiatives with organizational goals.
• Oversee HR operations and labor relations, ensuring compliance.
• Serve as liaison with union representatives and manage CBAs.
• Lead collective bargaining negotiations and administer CBAs.
• Manage employee relations, investigations, and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws at all levels.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies.
• Oversee HRIS and benefits administration support.

Skills

Strategic HR leadership

Labor relations

Employee relations

HR policy development

Coaching managers

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/HR or related field

Master’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS

Job description

The Bert Nash Center is seeking a Senior Human Resources and Labor Relations Director to lead HR initiatives aligned with organizational goals. This exempt, full-time role oversees HR operations and labor relations, ensuring compliance and effective management across the enterprise.

The position reports to executive leadership and collaborates with unions, management, and staff to advance a high-performing, compliant workforce in a community behavioral health setting.