Head of HR (Remote)

At Pawnee Mental Health, we take a great deal of pride in the services we offer, and the progress made by those we serve. To help us achieve our mission, we’re looking for bright and talented people with great ideas. We believe individuals and families with mental health and/or substance use challenges should have the opportunity to lead normal, productive lives at home and in their communities. We look forward to reviewing your application!

At Pawnee Mental Health, we believe in supporting our employees’ well-being with a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Medical & Vision Insurance: Accessible plans to support your health needs offered through BCBS or Aetna.
Dental Insurance: 100% covered by Pawnee for employees.
Kansas Public Employee Retirement System (KPERS): Secure your future with KPERS retirement benefits - a lifetime pension program.
Life insurance coverage up to 150% of your annual income and long term disability insurance at NO COST.
Paid Holidays: Enjoy 8 paid holidays throughout the year.
Paid Medical Leave: Receive a 40-hour bank of paid medical leave.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access support resources for your personal and professional life.
Additional life insurance coverage, ambulance transportation, short term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and more!

The new HR Director at Pawnee will play a vital role in shaping company culture and organization for our large, growing healthcare operation. You will be responsible for directing our HR operations across Pawnee's 10 county range, including remote employees in 6 states.
Oversee the employment process and give administrative approval to hire. Directly assist in clinician, physician and management team recruitment initiatives.
Develop, maintain and interpret HR policy. Provide coaching and support to management and supervisors on performance management and other related issues.
Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Respond to and manage worker compensation, unemployment and FMLA claims.
Coordinate and conduct objective investigations regarding claims of harassment, discrimination, grievances and related issues.
Manage the business insurance portfolio including but not limited to: property and casualty insurance for Pawnee and the Pawnee Endowment, Directors and Officers, automobile, and malpractice.
Develop and perform training on HR and related issues.
Hire, supervise and evaluate a qualified staff and ensure they are trained to meet the needs of HR Services. Advises, consults and serves as a member of the management team in the development and execution of short term and long-range plans based on agency goals, strategic planning and growth objectives.
Report to the Pawnee Board of Directors on HR related issues upon request.
A Bachelor’s Degree in human resource management, business administration, public administration, industrial psychology or related field. 5+ years of experience in an HR leadership role.

• Considerable knowledge of federal and state employment law as well as recognized HR professional practices.
• HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP).
• Experience performing HR duties in a large organization (250+ employees).
• Strong communication and presentation skills using the English language.
• Basic personal computer skills.

Advanced HR certification (SPHR, SHRM-SCP) or ability to obtain within first year of employment.
Pawnee Mental Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applicants will receive equal and equitable consideration without regard to race, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, or any other status or condition protected by law. Any applicant who feels they have experienced discrimination via the PMHS hiring process may file a written complaint at -commitment-to-you.cfm.