Manager, Human Resources

Unite Private Networks (UPN) is searching for a dynamic and experienced Manager, Human Resources.

Role Overview:

The Human Resources Manager oversees the HR Business Partner team, ensuring smooth and efficient HR processes that support the company's goals. The HR Manager collaborates with leadership to develop and implement HR policies and practices that foster a positive workplace culture, align with business strategies, and ensure adherence to legal standards. This role requires a high level of collaboration, problem-solving, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years of HR experience, with at least 3 years in a managerial role supporting HRBPs, preferably in the technology industry.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification is highly desirable.
• Experience operating in a forward-thinking business.

• Key Competencies:

• Strong leadership and team management skills with a proven ability to develop and support HR professionals.
• Deep understanding of HR best practices, including employee relations, performance management, and HR operations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to think strategically and execute tactically.
• Experience with HR software and systems, as well as data analysis and reporting.
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations.

• Core Competencies

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  • Builds relationships
  • Champions change
  • Develops self and others
  • Focus on customers
  
  
  
  

• Values others

About United Private Networks (UPN):

Unite Private Networks (UPN) provides fiber-optic communications infrastructure services to schools, governments, carriers, data centers, hospitals, and enterprise business customers. Service offerings include dark and lit fiber, private line, optical Ethernet, Internet access, FiberVoice, DDoS Protection, SD-WAN, and other customized solutions. UPN currently serves over 300 communities across 21 states, with 12,000 fiber route miles and 9,500 end customer sites. UPN is also one of the largest providers of fiber WAN services to K-12 school districts in the U.S, serving more than 250 school districts, connecting nearly 2 million students. Headquartered in the Kansas City, MO metro area, UPN has been providing customer-focused communications solutions since 1998.

Benefits Overview:

Unite Private Networks (UPN) offers a very robust benefits package to our full-time employees, some of which include:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) match
• Tuition and gym reimbursements
• Vacation/PTO, paid holidays, floating holidays
• Volunteer days, parental leave

Salary is commensurate upon education and experience. Qualified candidates interested in this opportunity should submit their cover letter and resume.

UPN is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

• Kansas City, MO, USA