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HR Manager

Lawrence, KS

Job ID

8416

Opening Type

Existing Vacancy

Workspace

On-Site

Industry

Date Posted

Print

September 11, 2026

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About the Role

The HR Manager will plan, lead, direct, develop, and coordinate the HR Department's policies, activities, and staff, ensuring legal compliance and implementing the organization’s vision and talent strategy.

Key Activities

  • Build trust and credibility with all employee groups to create a safe, supportive, and open workplace environment.

  • Demonstrate positive behaviors to create a workplace culture in support of Core Values.

  • Collaborate with the executive team to develop and understand the organization’s goals and strategy.

  • Plan, lead, develop, coordinate, and implement policies, processes, training, and initiatives to increase efficiency and accuracy, and to support the organization’s human resource compliance and strategy needs.

  • Administer or oversee the administration of human resource programs including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; training and development.

  • Provide advice and guidance on policy matters related to employee relations.

  • Identify staffing and recruiting needs; develop and execute best practices for hiring and talent management.

  • Conduct research and analysis of organizational trends, including review of reports and metrics from the organization’s human resource information system (HRIS) or talent management system.

  • Monitor, audit, and ensure HR and organizational compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommend best practices; review and modify policies and practices to maintain compliance.

  • Maintain professional knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law; apply knowledge to communicate changes in policy, practice, and resources to upper management.

  • Conduct job analysis to ensure FLSA status and essential functions are documented accurately.

  • Compliance oversight of COBRA, FMLA, ADA, and Workers' Compensation programs.

  • Collaborate with the Safety Manager on the workers' compensation program.

  • Develop and implement the departmental budget.

  • Perform additional duties as assigned by Management.

Preferred Skills

  • Human Resources Certification, strongly preferred.

  • Minimum of two (2) years of payroll processing experience. Experience with ADP Workforce Now is a plus.

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, human resources, or a relevant field; or at least three (3+) years of HR generalist experience; or an equivalent combination of skills and experience.

  • Proven experience with HRIS systems, with an understanding of applicant tracking, benefits and performance management, time and attendance, and a solid knowledge of labor law and compliance.

About Us

Finding a great opportunity that fosters growth, a great culture, and leadership opportunities can be difficult. Top Quality Recruitment (TQR) connects professionals with leadership opportunities across the Packaging, Food and Beverage, Medical Devices, and Biotechnology industries. With 50+ years of experience, we believe in one-to-one communication and finding the best candidate/employer match possible.    


TQR is an equal-opportunity employer that encourages diversity. We will consider all applications.    
   
Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request.    

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