Human Resources Business Partner

Human Resources Business Partner

Position Summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with an organization in Kansas City, MO, and assisting them search for a new Human Resources Business Partner to join their team. We are seeking a strategic and highly consultative Human Resources Business Partner to support leaders and business groups within a fast-paced professional services environment. This role serves as a trusted advisor to executives and people leaders, providing white-glove HR partnership focused on talent management, organizational effectiveness, leadership coaching, workforce planning, change management, and organizational design. The ideal candidate combines strong business acumen with exceptional relationship-building skills and a client-service mindset. This individual will deliver proactive, high-touch support to business leaders while helping drive people strategies that align with organizational objectives and growth initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Business Partnership

• Serve as the primary HR advisor to executive and senior leadership teams across assigned business groups.
• Develop deep understanding of business priorities, financial goals, client needs, and workforce challenges.
• Partner with leaders to align talent strategies with business objectives and long-term organizational plans.
• Provide consultative guidance on workforce planning, succession planning, team effectiveness, and organizational performance.

Talent Management & Leadership Development

• Lead talent review processes, succession planning initiatives, and leadership development strategies.
• Coach executives and people leaders on performance management, employee development, engagement, and retention.
• Identify high-potential talent and partner with leaders to create development plans that build organizational capability.
• Support a culture of continuous feedback, accountability, and growth.

Organizational Design & Effectiveness

• Partner with leadership teams to design and optimize organizational structures that support evolving business needs.
• Assess team effectiveness, span of control, role clarity, and workforce capabilities.
• Recommend solutions that improve organizational performance, productivity, and employee experience.

Change Management

• Lead and support complex organizational change initiatives, including restructures, growth initiatives, acquisitions, and business transformation efforts.
• Develop change management strategies, communication plans, and stakeholder engagement approaches.
• Coach leaders through periods of organizational change while maintaining employee engagement and business continuity.

Employee Relations & Leadership Support

• Provide expert guidance on employee relations matters, policy interpretation, performance concerns, and workplace issues.
• Conduct investigations and recommend practical, business-focused solutions when needed.
• Balance employee advocacy with organizational objectives and risk mitigation.

White-Glove Client Service

• Deliver a high-touch, responsive HR partnership experience to leaders and employees.
• Build trusted relationships through credibility, professionalism, confidentiality, and exceptional communication.
• Anticipate business needs and proactively deliver solutions before challenges arise.
• Maintain a strong sense of urgency while providing thoughtful and strategic guidance.

Data & Strategic Insights

• Leverage workforce data and analytics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Provide recommendations related to retention, engagement, turnover, talent movement, and organizational health.
• Measure effectiveness of HR programs and initiatives and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field.
• 7 years of progressive HR experience, including significant HR Business Partner experience.
• Experience supporting executive leaders within a professional services environment.
• Demonstrated success in talent management, leadership coaching, organizational design, and change management.
• Strong employee relations and performance management experience.
• Proven ability to influence and partner with leaders at all levels of the organization.

Preferred

• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.
• Master's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or related field.
• Experience supporting geographically dispersed or hybrid workforces.

Key Competencies

• Executive Presence & Influence
• Strategic Thinking & Business Acumen
• Talent Management & Succession Planning
• Organizational Design & Workforce Planning
• Change Leadership
• Relationship Building & Trust
• White-Glove Client Service
• Communication & Presentation Skills
• Leadership Coaching
• Emotional Intelligence
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Data-Driven Thinking

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to partner directly with executive leaders and play a meaningful role in shaping organizational strategy, talent outcomes, and employee experience. You'll join a collaborative, high-performing team and serve as a trusted advisor helping drive business success through people.