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Human Resources Business Partner

Kansas City, MO

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) will play a key role in supporting the HR strategy and driving people initiatives across BarkleyOKRP. Partnering closely with department leaders, this role will provide expertise in employee relations, leadership coaching, 
talent development, and HR analytics. The HRBP will serve as a trusted advisor to managers, ensuring alignment between HR initiatives and business objectives.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of HR best practices, employment law, data-driven decision-making, business acumen and organizational effectiveness. This position requires a high level of collaboration with HR team members and business leaders to create a high-performing and engaged workforce.


Key Responsibilities:
HR Business Partnering & Employee Relations
• Act as a trusted HR advisor to managers and employees, providing guidance on HR policies, performance management, and employee relations issues.
• Support organizational changes, including team restructures, workforce planning, and talent development initiatives.
• Assist in managing employee relations matters, including coaching leaders on handling conflicts, investigations, and performance concerns.
• Partner with managers on talent planning, succession planning, and leadership development efforts.


HR Analytics & Data-Driven Insights
• Utilize HR data and analytics to assess workforce trends, identify opportunities, and support business decisions.
• Support the development and maintenance of HR dashboards to provide real-time insights into key HR metrics (turnover, engagement, diversity, etc.).
• Prepare reports and presentations to communicate data-driven recommendations to leadership.


Talent Development & Performance Management
• Provide guidance to managers on employee development, coaching, and career progression.
• Partner with Learning & Development teams to ensure leadership and employee training programs align with business needs.
• Support performance review processes, ensuring continuous feedback and goal alignment.


HR Compliance & Policy Implementation
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws, advising managers on HR policies and regulations, working directly with HR Ops team. 
• Partner with HR leadership to maintain and update HR policies and procedures.
• Conduct exit interviews and analyze feedback to drive improvements in employee retention.


Stakeholder Engagement & Business Acumen
• Develop strong relationships with business leaders and employees understanding team structures and challenges.
• Partner with HR teams, including Talent Acquisition, Compensation, and Learning & Development, to provide a holistic people strategy.
• Demonstrate a solution-oriented mindset, offering proactive HR strategies that align with business objectives.

 


Qualifications & Experience
• 3-5 years of experience in HR Business Partnering, Employee Relations, or related HR roles.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field or equivalent experience
• Good knowledge of HR best practices, employment law, and compliance requirements.
• Experience with HR data analytics and ability to translate data insights into business recommendations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and advise managers and employees effectively.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities

BarkleyOKRP’s Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

  • We believe being radically diverse and inclusive is the key to becoming one of the world’s great creative idea companies. By embracing everything that makes our partners who they are and what makes them unique to the world around them, we create the conditions and capacity to help creative, original thinking thrive. 
  • BarkleyOKRP is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging as part of our corporate strategic goals, supported by a formal DEI+B program, Employee Resource Groups, Director of Diversity leadership and agency commitment to The Brand Lab, Creative Accelerator, Fellowship, MAIP, and BLAC. 

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