HUMAN RESOURCES ADVISOR - Training and Development

This position supports the City of Lawrence's 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 laws.

Summary

The 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 practices.

The 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 environment.

Responsibilities:

• 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 effectiveness.
• Facilitate and deliver training sessions on a variety of HR and workplace topics, and partner with departments to strengthen supervisor skills and overall workforce development.
• Support and help manage the City's performance appraisal processes by providing guidance to supervisors, promoting consistent and effective evaluation practices, and assisting with ongoing improvements to performance management tools and programs.
• Advise supervisors and employees on employee relations matters, performance concerns, and policy interpretation
• Partner with departments to ensure consistent application of HR policies, procedures, and employment laws
• Support and coordinate recruitment efforts and hiring processes
• Research, analyze, and recommend improvements to HR programs, policies, and practices
• Assist with the development and implementation of HR initiatives
• Maintain 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 laws.

Ability 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 professionalism.

High school or GED required. Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or public administration, or a related field, preferred. Five (5) years of progressively responsible human resources experience.

Please include a cover letter with your resume.

Please provide 3 references

The successful candidate must pass a background check, post-offer physical, and drug screening.

Benefits:

Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance: Various dependent coverage levels available; FREE Well Care Clinic through LMH; other wellness benefits/perks

Paid Time Off: 12 Vacation days, 12 Sick days accrued per year; 2 days Personal Leave, 10 Paid Holidays

Retirement: Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS)

Initial application review begins May 12, 2026