Director of Human Resources

Murphy-Hoffman Company, LLC is North America's largest Kenworth truck dealership group and leasing group. As MHC continues to grow, we have an opening for Director of Human Resources. The primary function of the Director of Human Resources is to manage all the people functions of the organization in accordance with the policies and practices of MHC, and the laws, regulations and administrative rulings of governmental organizations and other regulatory and advisory authorities and organizations. Responsible for the strategic human resource planning to provide the organization with the best people talent available and to position the organization as the employer of choice by being aware of policies, practices and trends within the industry. This position is 100% on site in Leawood, KS.

• Serves as primary Human Resources support and strategic business partner for various assigned business leaders in the MHC organization.
• Provides solutions such as integrated talent management, workforce planning, succession planning, and organization structure to increase business impact.
• Reviews and analyzes workforce data and key people metrics to improve the worker experience, assess gaps and opportunities and provides insights to leaders to help inform the right business decisions.
• Proposes solutions and/or organizational changes based upon an analysis of critical business opportunities.
• Manage complex employee relations issues including organizational and structural changes, conduct and direct investigations ensuring proper handling, documentation and alignment with legal.
• Serve as an advisor to management for employment related legal issues and ensures local compliance with federal, state, provincial, and local employment laws.
• Works with management to develop and implement training strategies to meet employee needs. Collaborating with Learning & Development and/or selects consultants as necessary to provide programs and facilitation.
• Continually challenge and improve the programs, policies, practices and processes associated with meeting the strategic and operational people issues of the organization.
• Support the ongoing development and career progression of the team members through coaching, performance feedback and career discussion to foster meaningful career experiences while meeting the needs of the business.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• BS/BA in Human Resources or related field preferred.
• 10+ years of HR experience across all areas of HR, with 5+ years of managing a team of HR staff. Experience developing and implementing HR policy, strategy, and leading projects and change initiatives.
• Strong leadership and influencing skills including excellent communication and problem-solving.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation and corporate guidelines related to all employment practices.
• Ability to understand trends, prove via data, translate into actionable items and initiate changes.
• Strong business and financial understanding.
• Ability to build trust and credibility across each level within organization.
• Demonstrates integrity and sound judgement. Has a positive, can-do attitude.

MHC is an expansion of the original company, Ozark Kenworth, Inc. Ozark Kenworth started in Springfield, Missouri, in January 1975. Opening for business without a Parts or Service department and only three employees in a temporary facility. From there, the company grew and expanded. MHC is now a multi-state network of full-service diesel truck dealerships, leasing and rental operations, transport refrigeration locations, and a finance company which offers a complete array of finance and insurance services. We believe in fostering an environment that helps employees realize their full potential - a place where you can grow as a person and a professional.