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JOB TITLE:Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP)

• DEPARTMENT: HR
• REPORTS TO: VP, People
• LOCATION: Kansas City, MO

ABOUT THE ROLE

R&R Partners is seeking a highly skilled Human Resources Business Partner to support the organization through a period of transition following its recent acquisition. This role will play a key part in maintaining continuity across core HR operations while supporting merger integration efforts, including the alignment of payroll, timekeeping, benefits, 401(k) retirement plans, leave of absence administration, and compliance practices.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in end-to-end, multi-state payroll processing; the ability to evaluate, develop, and administer competitive benefits programs and retirement plans; and a comprehensive understanding of employment laws and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions. Success in this role requires strong analytical skills, exceptional attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to navigate organizational change while ensuring accurate, compliant, and seamless HR operations.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Payroll and HR Operations

• Process and manage biweekly payroll, including time and attendance, benefits deductions, garnishments, reimbursements, taxes, and reporting, ensuring accurate and timely processing across applicable company entities.
• Respond to employee questions and resolve payroll and benefits discrepancies promptly, providing clear guidance and helping employees understand their pay, deductions, and benefits.
• Prepare and maintain accurate payroll records, reports, and analytics to support business needs, financial reporting, and compliance requirements.
• Partner with the People, Accounting, and Legal teams to address payroll and benefits matters, maintain compliance, improve processes, and support the needs of the business.

Benefits and Leave Administration

• Support the planning and execution of annual Open Enrollment in partnership with the People Team, including employee communications, vendor coordination, and resolution of enrollment issues.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for employees, the benefits broker, and benefits vendors, responding to questions and helping ensure benefits programs run smoothly.
• Review and reconcile benefits invoices, monitor costs and discrepancies, and coordinate with vendors and Accounting to ensure accurate and timely payments and quarterly reconciliations.
• Administer and track leaves of absence, including FMLA, ADA, and disability leaves, serving as an internal resource for employees and coordinating with managers, vendors, and the People Team as needed.
• Coordinate required benefits testing, filings, and reporting at the state and federal levels, including ADP/ACP testing, Forms 1095 C and 5500, and applicable industry reporting. Support additional reporting and compliance requirements associated with the company’s self insured benefits plans.

Acquisition and Transition Support

• Support benefits and retirement plan transition activities related to the acquisition, including employee communications, enrollment and plan documentation, vendor coordination, issue resolution, and coordination with internal teams to help ensure a smooth transition for employees.

•Assist with the 401(k) transition, including employee notifications, required forms, questions about loans and account transfers, coordination of fund transfers, and follow up with plan providers to resolve issues and minimize disruption for employees.

Business Partnership

• Build strong working relationships with employees, managers, and business leaders, providing practical guidance on payroll, benefits, and HR processes while balancing employee needs with business requirements and compliance obligations.
• Work closely with the People Team and other business partners to identify issues, anticipate employee needs, resolve problems, and support organizational changes. Exercise sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive employee matters and confidential information.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Experience supporting HR operations during organizational change, mergers, or acquisitions is a plus.
• A collaborative team player whose approach and values align with our agency’s core values of fearlessness, integrity, advocacy, impact, ingenuity, and foresight.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
• At least five years of experience in payroll, benefits administration, HR operations, or a related role, with experience supporting employees and business leaders in an HR Business Partner capacity preferred.
• Experience with HRIS and accounting systems, including Paylocity and Webvantage, preferred.
• Strong knowledge of multi jurisdictional payroll, including California payroll requirements, payroll taxes, unemployment procedures, and applicable federal and state laws.
• Experience administering company wide benefits programs, including health and welfare plans and 401(k) retirement plans, along with related payroll processes.
• Working knowledge of compliance requirements related to leaves of absence, wage garnishments, COBRA, tax withholding, and federal and state reporting.
• Experience preparing required federal and state reports, supporting audits, and producing accurate internal and external reporting.
• Ability to analyze payroll and benefits data, prepare reports, identify discrepancies, and respond to employee and management inquiries.
• Ability to build strong relationships with employees and leaders, provide practical HR guidance, and support business needs while maintaining compliance and consistency across HR practices.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication, analytical, mathematical, administrative, and problem solving skills, with a strong commitment to service.
• Demonstrates sound judgment, professionalism, discretion, and integrity when handling confidential employee and business information.
• Occasional travel required.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Benefits package that cares for you like family.
• Recharge and unwind with a generous time-off policy.
• Stay connected with a mobile stipend.
• Secure your financial future with a 401k and company match.
• Make a difference through community involvement with time and financial matching.
• Set goals and track progress through annual performance reviews.
• Learning and development.

ABOUT R&R PARTNERS

Founded in 1975, R&R Partners is a full-service advertising agency with a long-standing tradition of producing award-winning creative solutions for some of the world's most iconic brands in the travel, tourism and hospitality, technology and innovation and purpose categories. As an independent agency, we are free to do what's necessary to help our partners achieve their goals. We don't shy away from taking on social issues and monumental tasks that transcend marketing because our people and our talents transcend what you'd find at a typical agency.

Simply put, we’re built to do what other agencies can't. With a footprint in major markets across North America, we never let location get in the way of producing the best work for our clients, which include the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA), Boeing, Allegiant Airlines, Las Vegas Raiders, Brand USA, Topgolf, Hyatt, Firestone Walker, Cox Business, Intermountain Healthcare, and many others.