Job Description:

Job Title: Human Resources Associate

Location: Kansas City, Missouri area

Department: School Based Services

Employment Type: Full-time

Shift: Monday-Friday (8:00am - 5:00pm CST)

Job Summary:

Are you a passionate and dedicated mental health professional looking to make a positive impact in the lives of children and adolescents? Do you want to work in a supportive and dynamic environment where you can grow your skills and advance your career? Join our team at Burrell Behavioral Health as a Human Resources Associate in the Kansas City, Missouri area!

As a Human Resources Associate, you will support various aspects of HR operations, including staffing, benefits administration, onboarding, training, performance management, compliance, record keeping, and special projects. Key responsibilities may include recruiting and interviewing candidates, handling employee relations issues, managing benefits enrollment and communication, facilitating employee orientations and trainings, assisting with performance evaluations and disciplinary actions, ensuring legal compliance with labor laws and regulations, maintaining confidential personnel records, and participating in ad-hoc projects or initiatives. Ultimately, you will play a critical role in fostering a positive work environment, promoting company values, and supporting organizational success.

Kansas City offers a high quality of life, affordable housing, excellent schools, and endless opportunities for entertainment, culture, and outdoor activities. Join us in making a difference in the lives of children and advancing your career!

Position Perks & Benefits:

* Employee benefits package - health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more**

* Paid time off - 29 days per year including vacation & holiday pay

* Mileage reimbursement - company paid for work functions requiring travel

* NHSC approved - eligible site for tax-free student loan assistance

* Top-notch training - initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

* Career mobility - advancement opportunities/promoting from within

* Welcoming, warm, supportive - a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness

Key Responsibilities:

• Recruitment and Staffing: Assisting in the recruitment and hiring process, including posting job openings, screening resumes, scheduling interviews, and extending offers.
• Employee Relations: Addressing employee concerns and questions, providing guidance on HR policies and procedures, and maintaining positive relationships between employees and management.
• Benefits Administration: Managing employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and leave policies, and communicating information about these programs to employees.
• Onboarding and Orientation: Coordinating orientation and onboarding processes for new hires, ensuring they have the tools and resources needed to be successful in their roles.
• Training and Development: Identifying training needs, coordinating training sessions, and evaluating the effectiveness of training programs.
• Performance Management: Assisting in performance evaluation processes, setting performance goals, and addressing performance issues when necessary.
• Compliance: Ensuring the organization complies with relevant employment laws and regulations, including equal opportunity, anti-discrimination, and workplace safety.
• Record Keeping: Maintaining accurate personnel files, tracking employee data, and generating reports as needed.
• Compensation: Assisting in compensation planning, salary surveys, and benchmarking against market rates.
• Special Projects: Participating in special projects or initiatives as assigned, such as diversity and inclusion efforts, wellness programs, or culture building activities.

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

* High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

• Two years of administrative experience
• One year of human resources experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• The ability to manage time efficiently and prioritize quickly
• Strong attention to detail
• Team-oriented
• Excellent organization/coordination ability
• Ability to adapt in a quick-paced environment
• Self-motivated with the ability to effectively work autonomously or with a team

Additional Qualifications:

* A valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle.

* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

* Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

* Compassion, empathy, and a genuine desire to help others.

Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance use care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you are passionate about empowering your local communities and promoting health equity, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization that is committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive and authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.

Burrell is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.