Director of Human Resources

Barts Electric Co; Liberty (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

PTO

Six paid holidays

401(k) with match

Job summary

At Barts Electric Co, the Human Resource Director will lead the HR department, shaping policies and staff development while ensuring compliance with laws. This role partners with executives to advance talent strategy and organizational effectiveness.

The candidate will oversee recruitment, training, performance management, and employee relations, driving programs that enhance engagement, safety, and retention across the company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field; leadership experience preferred.
• Significant HR leadership experience in staffing, compliance, and org dev.
• HRCI credential and strong knowledge of employment law expected.

Responsibilities

• Plans, leads, directs, and coordinates HR department activities.
• Ensures legal compliance and supports talent strategy execution.
• Oversees recruitment, training, performance evaluations, and discipline.
• Develops policies, processes, and surveys to support HR needs.
• Manages budget and HR staff professional development.
• Collaborates with senior leadership on staffing and retention goals.

Skills

Strategic HR Leadership

Talent management

Policy development

Employee relations

Compliance

Organizational development

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Administration or related field

HRCI/PHR credential

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Office

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At Barts Electric, we believe in building people as strongly as we build projects. Our team members grow through hands-on experience, training, and leadership development in an environment that values safety, quality, and accountability.

As a merit-based organization, we reward performance, initiative, and dedication with real opportunities for advancement. Whether you’re in the field, the office, or leading teams, you’ll have the support, tools, and training needed to build a meaningful career.

We invest in our people through ongoing training, clear career paths, and a safety-first culture that protects our team and the work we’re proud to deliver. At Barts Electric, you’re not just filling a role — you’re joining a team that believes in building each other, every day.

Job Summary:

The Human Resource Director will plan, lead, direct, develop, and coordinate the policies, activities, and staff of the Human Resource (HR) department, ensuring legal compliance and implementation of the organization’s mission and talent strategy.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff in the department.
• Oversees the daily workflow of the department.
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with senior leadership to understand the organization’s goals and strategy related to staffing, recruiting, and retention.
• Plans, leads, develops, coordinates, and implements policies, processes, training, initiatives, and surveys to support the organization’s human resource compliance and strategy needs.
• Administers or oversees the administration of human resource programs including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
• Identifies staffing and recruiting needs; develops and executes best practices for hiring and talent management.
• Conducts research and analysis of organizational trends including review of reports and metrics from the organization’s human resource information system (HRIS) or talent management system.
• Monitors and ensures the organization’s compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews and modifies policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law; applies this knowledge to communicate changes in policy, practice, and resources to upper management.
• Develops and implements departmental budget.
• Facilitates professional development, training, and certification activities for HR staff.
• Performs other duties as required.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and employees.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred; demonstrated expertise in HR leadership may substitute for formal education.
• Significant experience leading HR functions, including employee relations, compliance, performance management, and organizational development.
• HRCI Professional in Human Resources credential.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time

We offer competitive pay and a generous benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, six paid holidays and a 401k with generous match.

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