Location: Wichita, KS
Employment Type: Full-Time | Exempt
At Little Stars Therapy Services, we believe our greatest investment is our people. We're looking for an experienced Human Resources leader who is passionate about building high-performing teams, developing leaders, and creating an exceptional employee experience.
As our Director of Human Resources, you'll serve as a strategic partner to executive leadership, helping shape the future of our growing organization. This role goes beyond traditional HR-you'll influence organizational strategy, strengthen culture, develop talent, and ensure our people practices support both operational excellence and our mission of serving children and families.
If you're an innovative HR leader who enjoys balancing strategy with execution and thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven environment, we'd love to meet you.
As Director of Human Resources, you will:
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Partner with executive leadership to develop and execute people strategies aligned with organizational goals.
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Lead all areas of Human Resources, including talent acquisition, employee relations, compliance, compensation and benefits, organizational development, performance management, engagement, and HR operations.
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Develop leaders through coaching, mentoring, succession planning, and leadership development initiatives.
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Strengthen recruitment and employer branding strategies to attract exceptional talent.
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Champion a positive workplace culture that supports engagement, accountability, and professional growth.
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Ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws while minimizing organizational risk.
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Oversee HR technology, workforce analytics, HRIS, reporting, and process improvement initiatives.
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Use data and business insights to drive strategic decision-making and organizational effectiveness.
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Lead change management initiatives that support growth and continuous improvement.
We're seeking someone who brings both strategic vision and hands-on leadership.
Required Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field
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8+ years of progressive Human Resources experience
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Experience leading multiple HR functions, including employee relations, recruiting, compliance, performance management, and organizational development
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Professional HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP)
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Experience with HRIS systems (iSolved experience preferred)
You are someone who:
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Thinks strategically while remaining approachable and people-focused.
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Builds strong relationships with leaders at every level.
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Coaches managers with confidence and professionalism.
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Uses data to improve organizational performance.
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Leads with integrity, accountability, and emotional intelligence.
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Enjoys improving systems, processes, and the overall employee experience.
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Thrives in a fast-paced, growing organization where your ideas can make a lasting impact.
At Little Stars Therapy Services, our mission extends beyond the children and families we serve-we're committed to creating an outstanding workplace where employees can grow personally and professionally.
Here, you'll have the opportunity to:
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Help shape the future of a growing healthcare organization.
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Collaborate directly with executive leadership.
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Lead meaningful organizational initiatives.
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Build programs that positively impact more than 100 employees.
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Make a lasting difference in the lives of our team, our clients, and our community.
If you're ready to lead with purpose and help build an exceptional workplace culture, we encourage you to apply today.
