HR Director — Shape a People-First, Mission-Driven Workplace

The Rome Group; Missouri; On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Dental and vision insurance

Employer-paid life insurance

403(b) retirement plan

25 days of PTO in first year; 27 days

Floating holidays

Job summary

Saint Louis Crisis Nursery is seeking an HR Director to lead people-first initiatives in a nonprofit environment in Saint Louis, MO. You will partner with leaders to shape culture, align HR programs with the mission, and ensure compliant, thoughtful human resource practices across the employee lifecycle.

This hands-on leader will balance strategic vision with practical execution, manage compensation and benefits, and advance employee engagement, development, and retention while championing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• 3+ years of progressive HR experience including leadership or management of HR programs.
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices and employment laws.
• Experience across employee relations, performance management, recruitment, benefits, compliance, and HR operations.
• Nonprofit or mission-driven experience is highly desirable.
• Strong communication, relationship‑building, and problem‑solving skills.
• Comfortable balancing strategic thinking with hands‑on execution in a small, collaborative environment.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM‑CP, or SHRM‑SCP certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead and evolve the organization’s HR strategy, policies, and programs
• Partner with leaders on employee relations, performance, talent, and organizational development
• Build an engaging, supportive workplace where employees can do their best work
• Oversee compensation, benefits, compliance, and HR operations
• Use data and employee feedback to identify opportunities and improve the employee experience
• Serve as a trusted resource to leaders and employees across the organization

Skills

HR leadership

Employee relations

Performance management

Recruitment

Benefits

Compliance

HR operations

Communication

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field

PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification

Job description

Saint Louis Crisis Nursery is seeking an HR Director to lead people-first initiatives in a nonprofit environment in Saint Louis, MO. You will partner with leaders to shape culture, align HR programs with the mission, and ensure compliant, thoughtful human resource practices across the employee lifecycle.

This hands-on leader will balance strategic vision with practical execution, manage compensation and benefits, and advance employee engagement, development, and retention while championing