Senior HR Leader — Hands-On People & Policy

Children's Factory; Union (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 paid holidays

Generous PTO accrual

Paid parental leave

Volunteer time off

Generous 401(k) company match

Educational assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Children's Factory is seeking a Senior Manager, Human Resources to lead the day-to-day HR function and partner with the President and leaders. This hands-on role oversees employee relations, recruiting, performance management, benefits, HR administration, and compliance while delivering strategic HR support as needed.

You'll supervise one HR Specialist, ensure policies are practical and consistent, and drive HR initiatives aligned with organizational goals in a manufacturing/distribution setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Senior HR resource with experience across multiple HR disciplines.
• Experience advising managers and handling employee relations.
• Experience supervising or directing others.
• Professional HR certification such as SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP/PHR/SPHR preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the Human Resources function.
• Serve as the primary HR resource for employees, managers, and leadership.
• Guide managers through employee relations, performance concerns, attendance, conduct, and corrective action.
• Conduct or oversee workplace investigations and recommend appropriate next steps.
• Oversee recruiting, selection, onboarding, and related hiring activities.
• Support performance management and employee development efforts.
• Oversee benefits administration, employee records, HR systems, and other recurring HR processes.
• Maintain and improve HR policies, practices, documentation, and processes.
• Lead, coach, and set priorities for the HR Specialist.
• Partner with the President on workforce matters, staffing needs, organizational changes, and other HR priorities.
• Provide practical, strategic HR guidance when business needs require it.

Skills

HR leadership

Employee relations

Recruiting

Performance management

HR administration

Compliance

Coaching/mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Job description

Children's Factory is seeking a Senior Manager, Human Resources to lead the day-to-day HR function and partner with the President and leaders. This hands-on role oversees employee relations, recruiting, performance management, benefits, HR administration, and compliance while delivering strategic HR support as needed.

You'll supervise one HR Specialist, ensure policies are practical and consistent, and drive HR initiatives aligned with organizational goals in a manufacturing/distribution setting.