Strategic HR & Office Operations Leader

HR Partners; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fisher, Patterson, Sayler & Smith, LLP is seeking an HR & Office Operations Manager for our Topeka office. This exempt, in-office role combines HR leadership with administrative operations to support a professional workplace.

The candidate will oversee employee relations, benefits, onboarding, performance support, and engagement initiatives while managing office operations, budgeting, and vendor relationships. Travel to Overland Park, KS is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• A minimum of five (5) years of human resource management experience preferred.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred.
• Experience in professional services or legal environments preferred.
• Strong employee relations and benefits administration experience.
• Experience recruiting and onboarding employees.
• Knowledge of employment laws, HR practices, and workplace compliance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary HR contact for attorneys and staff.
• Leads recruitment, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding processes.
• Manages employee relations matters and provides guidance on workplace issues.
• Administers employee benefits programs and coordinates with third-party providers.
• Supports performance management and employee development initiatives.
• Assists with compensation administration and annual review processes.
• Maintains HR policies, employee handbook updates, and compliance records.
• Coordinates employee engagement, recognition, wellness, and retention programs.
• Oversees new hire orientation and training initiatives.
• Ensures compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations.
• Maintains confidential personnel files and HR records.
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned by management.
• Oversees day-to-day operations of the Topeka and Overland Park offices.
• Manages office vendors, supplies, equipment, and facilities needs.
• Coordinates support staff scheduling and workflow consistency.
• Assists leadership with budgeting and financial reporting.
• Manages insurance renewals and vendor agreements.
• Supports special projects and operational initiatives.

Skills

Employee relations

Recruiting

Onboarding

Benefits administration

HR policies

Communication

Organization

Analytics

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Fisher, Patterson, Sayler & Smith, LLP is seeking an HR & Office Operations Manager for our Topeka office. This exempt, in-office role combines HR leadership with administrative operations to support a professional workplace.

The candidate will oversee employee relations, benefits, onboarding, performance support, and engagement initiatives while managing office operations, budgeting, and vendor relationships. Travel to Overland Park, KS is required.