HR Business Partner

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) will support business units by providing HR expertise and guidance on various HR functions including employee relations, staffing, performance management, and talent development. This role requires a collaborative approach to help align HR initiatives with the bank’s strategic goals.

Business Partnership

Partner with business units to understand their objectives and provide HR support to meet their needs. Assist in developing and implementing HR strategies that align with business goals. This will include but is not limited to executing employee engagement initiatives and recognition programs, interpreting HR scorecard results and offering solutions to address issues, assisting with workforce planning, and assisting with data-driven decision making.

Talent Acquisition

Assist hiring managers in the recruitment process, including job description refinements, location-specific skill requirement analysis, and assisting with in-person interviews and candidate selection and full-cycle onboarding. Support talent management activities such as career development and succession planning.

Employee Relations

Provide guidance and support on employee relations issues, ensuring compliance with bank policies and legal requirements. Facilitate conflict resolution and promote a positive work environment. Work collaboratively with the Benefits Specialist in addressing FMLA, ADA and workers compensation matters.

Performance Management

Support the performance management process, including goal setting, performance evaluations, and development plans. Provide coaching and support to managers and employees on performance-related issues.

HR Compliance

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. Assist with the development, implementation, and communication of HR policies and procedures. Assist in the delivery of talent development programs, curriculum, and initiatives to all employees.

HR Projects and Initiatives

Participate in HR projects and initiatives, as assigned by the HR Director, aimed at improving HR processes and practices.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Serve as the HR resource and liaison to employees involved in M&A processes, as assigned by the HR Director.

Equity Bank, a full-service, $8 billion community bank, is based in Wichita, Kansas, with 72 bank offices throughout Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, and Oklahoma.

At Equity Bank, you can find exciting opportunities to challenge you, expand your skills, and reward your contributions. Our employees receive competitive compensation and benefits, while working in an atmosphere that encourages personal and professional growth. We’re searching for motivated individuals who are passionate about serving others, learning new technologies, and working as part of a team.

Equity Bank offers a full range of financial solutions, including online and mobile banking, commercial loans, consumer banking, and mortgage loans, treasury management service, the best solutions for your business, and absolutely zero ATM fees, anywhere.

We believe your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation package. We work year-round to ensure that we provide our employees with the most up-to-date, competitive program. We thoroughly evaluate our benefit plans and strive to provide quality benefits that support the physical and financial well-being of our employees and their families.