HUMAN RESOURCES ADVISOR Training and Development

This position supports the City of Lawrences Strategic Plan by helping foster a consistent fair and well-supported workplace across all departments. The Human Resources Advisor serves as a trusted partner to leadership and staff providing guidance on complex personnel matters and helping ensure alignment with City policies practices and employment City of Lawrence KS is seeking a Human Resources Advisor to support departments across the organization with a primary focus on training and development and performance appraisal management. This position operates with a high degree of independence and serves as a trusted resource for HR ideal candidate exercises sound judgment communicates clearly and partners with supervisors and staff to navigate complex situations while promoting consistency compliance and a positive workplace :Lead and support employee training and development initiatives including coordinating learning opportunities identifying organizational training needs and helping build programs that support employee growth and and deliver training sessions on a variety of HR and workplace topics and partner with departments to strengthen supervisor skills and overall workforce and help manage the Citys performance appraisal processes by providing guidance to supervisors promoting consistent and effective evaluation practices and assisting with ongoing improvements to performance management tools and supervisors and employees on employee relations matters performance concerns and policy interpretationPartner with departments to ensure consistent application of HR policies procedures and employment lawsSupport and coordinate recruitment efforts and hiring processesResearch analyze and recommend improvements to HR programs policies and practicesAssist with the development and implementation of HR initiativesMaintain records and ensure compliance with applicable regulations Qualifications:Thorough knowledge of human resources principles and practices including employee relations recruitment and policy interpretation. Working knowledge of applicable federal state and local employment to analyze complex situations exercise sound judgment and provide clear guidance. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships. Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive matters with school or GED required. Bachelors degree in human resources business or public administration or a related field preferred. Five (5) years of progressively responsible human resources include a cover letter with your resume. Please provide 3 referencesThe successful candidate must pass a background check post-offer physical and drug :Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance: Various dependent coverage levels available; FREE Well Care Clinic through LMH; other wellness benefits/perksPaid Time Off: 12 Vacation days 12 Sick days accrued per year; 2 days Personal Leave 10 Paid HolidaysRetirement: Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS)Initial application review begins May 12 2026