Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP)

Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP)

Kansas City, MO | @Flex (majority in-office) nbkc isn't your average bank, and this isn't your average HRBP role. We're looking for a strategic, hands-on Human Resources Business Partner to join our team and help shape the employee experience, leadership capability, and talent strategy that fuels our growth. This role is for someone who thrives in the gray, who can zoom out and think strategically, then roll up their sleeves and make it happen. If you love partnering with leaders, influencing outcomes, and building people-first programs that actually make an impact… keep reading.

What You'll Do

• Partner with senior leaders to influence organizational design, workforce planning, and talent strategy
• Drive retention, engagement, and internal mobility, while supporting succession planning and leadership development
• Use people data and insights to identify trends and guide smarter business decisions
• Lead and support change management initiatives as the organization continues to grow and evolve
• Build and enhance performance management processes and coach leaders to elevate team performance
• Strengthen and manage employee engagement programs and tools
• Serve as a trusted advisor on complex employee relations matters, balancing risk, compliance, and employee experience
• Partner closely with Learning & Development to support ongoing coaching, training, and growth opportunities
• Support and oversee core HR programs, including compensation, benefits, recruiting partnership, and compliance

What You Bring

• 7–10+ years of progressive HR experience, including strong partnership with leaders and executives
• Proven ability to influence decisions and drive outcomes through strong business acumen
• Experience with organizational design, talent strategy, and change management
• Confidence navigating employee relations and complex people challenges
• A data-driven mindset, you know how to use insights, not just instincts
• Comfort in a lean, build-as-you-go environment where you'll wear multiple hats
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trust at all levels

Bonus Points

• Experience with tools like ADP Workforce Now, Quantum Workplace, or similar platforms
• A creative, forward-thinking approach to people programs
• Someone who shows up as a true partner, collaborative, solutions-oriented, and all-in on team success

Why nbkc? We're a community-driven bank with a startup spirit. That means:

• You'll have a seat at the table and a voice that matters
• You'll work alongside smart, kind, and genuinely fun people
• You'll build things that actually make a difference, for our employees and our customers

And the benefits don't hurt either:

• 4 weeks PTO + 12 holidays + your birthday off
• 401(k) with generous match + immediate vesting
• Multiple health plan options (HSA, PPO, FSA)
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness programs + onsite gym
• Paid volunteer time
• Paid sabbaticals at 10, 18, and 25 years

Let's Do This If you're looking for a role where you can influence, build, and grow, not just maintain, we'd love to connect. Apply today and come see what makes nbkc such a special place to be.

Our Hiring Process

After we review your application and feel you're a potential fit we will reach out with next steps. We work hard to meet our candidates on their time, sometimes that's a phone screen, video interview, or even a cup of coffee before meeting our team. We are committed to keeping you updated along the way.

Working here:

• Flexible work options to allow you to do your job and live your life (Work-Life Integration for the win!)
• Enjoy anniversary awards for your 3- and 5-year anniversaries (That's serious cash money towards your retirement account, student loan refinancing or your HSA).
• Take a 4-week paid sabbatical for your 10-, 18-, and 25-year anniversaries

Great company culture:

We were recognized as THE best place to work in 2021 by the Kansas City Business Journal and have ranked in the top three every year since 2017! We also won a Glassdoor Top-Rated CEO Award, are Health KC Platinum certified, and were nominated as one of KCBJ's coolest office spaces in town.

Our customers love us too. We know that our 5-star reviews are a direct result of our employees feeling supported, valued, and invested in everything they do at nbkc.

We're pretty proud to work here and we know you will be too!

Join us to find out!

nbkc bank is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer – Minority/Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation