ADP, Business Skills, Change Management, Coaching, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Cross-Functional, Employee Relations, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Plan, Human Resources, Leadership, Organizational Development/Management, People Management, Performance Management, Preferred Provider Organization (PPO), Project/Program Management, Risk, Student Loans, Succession Planning, Team Player, Trend Analysis, Workforce Planning
Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP)
Kansas City, MO | @Flex (majority in-office)
nbkc isnt your average bank, and this isnt your average HRBP role.
Were looking for a strategic, hands-on Human Resources Business Partner to join our team and help shape the employee experience, leadership capability, and talent strategy that fuels our growth.
This role is for someone who thrives in the gray, who can zoom out and think strategically, then roll up their sleeves and make it happen. If you love partnering with leaders, influencing outcomes, and building people-first programs that actually make an impact… keep reading.
What Youll Do
Youll operate as a trusted advisor to leaders across the organization, helping drive both day-to-day HR support and long-term business outcomes:
- Partner with senior leaders to influence organizational design, workforce planning, and talent strategy
- Drive retention, engagement, and internal mobility, while supporting succession planning and leadership development
- Use people data and insights to identify trends and guide smarter business decisions
- Lead and support change management initiatives as the organization continues to grow and evolve
- Build and enhance performance management processes and coach leaders to elevate team performance
- Strengthen and manage employee engagement programs and tools
- Serve as a trusted advisor on complex employee relations matters, balancing risk, compliance, and employee experience
- Partner closely with Learning & Development to support ongoing coaching, training, and growth opportunities
- Support and oversee core HR programs, including compensation, benefits, recruiting partnership, and compliance
What You Bring
- 7-10+ years of progressive HR experience, including strong partnership with leaders and executives
- Proven ability to influence decisions and drive outcomes through strong business acumen
- Experience with organizational design, talent strategy, and change management
- Confidence navigating employee relations and complex people challenges
- A data-driven mindset; you know how to use insights, not just instincts
- Comfort in a lean, build-as-you-go environment where youll wear multiple hats
- Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trust at all levels
Bonus Points
- Experience with tools like ADP Workforce Now, Quantum Workplace, or similar platforms
- A creative, forward-thinking approach to people programs
- Someone who shows up as a true partner, collaborative, solutions-oriented, and all-in on team success
Why nbkc?
Were a community-driven bank with a startup spirit. That means:
- Youll have a seat at the table and a voice that matters
- Youll work alongside smart, kind, and genuinely fun people
- Youll build things that actually make a difference, for our employees and our customers
And the benefits dont hurt either:
- 4 weeks PTO + 12 holidays + your birthday off
- 401(k) with generous match + immediate vesting
- Multiple health plan options (HSA, PPO, FSA)
- Paid parental leave
- Wellness programs + onsite gym
- Paid volunteer time
- Paid sabbaticals at 10, 18, and 25 years
Lets Do This
If youre looking for a role where you can influence, build, and grow, not just maintain, wed love to connect.
Apply today and come see what makes nbkc such a special place to be.
Our Hiring Process
After we review your application and feel youre a potential fit, we will reach out with next steps. We work hard to meet our candidates on their time; sometimes thats a phone screen, video interview, or even a cup of coffee before meeting our team. We are committed to keeping you updated along the way.
Working here:
- Flexible work options to allow you to do your job and live your life (Work-Life Integration for the win!)
- Enjoy anniversary awards for your 3- and 5-year anniversaries (Thats serious cash money towards your retirement account, student loan refinancing, or your HSA).
- Take a 4-week paid sabbatical for your 10-, 18-, and 25-year anniversaries.
Great company culture:
We were recognized as THE best place to work in 2021 by the Kansas City Business Journal and have ranked in the top three every year since 2017! We also won a Glassdoor Top-Rated CEO Award, are Health KC Platinum certified, and were nominated as one of KCBJs coolest office spaces in town.
Our customers love us too. We know that our 5-star reviews are a direct result of our employees feeling supported, valued, and invested in everything they do at nbkc.
Were pretty proud to work here and we know you will be too! Join us to find out!
nbkc bank is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer - Minority/Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation
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