Senior Manager, Human Resources

Children's Factory; Union (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Volunteer Time Off

Generous PTO

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 organizational leaders. This hands-on role oversees employee relations, recruiting, performance management, benefits, HR administration, compliance, and employee development with one direct report (an HR Specialist).

You will shape HR strategy, policies, and processes while ensuring practical, consistent execution across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Senior HR resource with experience in manufacturing, distribution, or operations preferred.
• Professional HR certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operation of the Human Resources function.
• Serve as primary HR resource for employees, managers, and leadership.
• Guide managers through employee relations, performance concerns, attendance, conduct, and corrective action.
• Oversee recruiting, onboarding, and related hiring activities.
• Support performance management and employee development efforts.
• Oversee benefits administration, HR records, and HR systems.
• Maintain and improve HR policies, practices, documentation, and processes.
• Partner with the President on workforce matters and organizational changes.

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Children's Factory is seeking a Senior Manager, Human Resources to lead the day‑to‑day HR function and serve as a key partner to the President and organizational leaders.

This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who enjoys being close to the work. You'll oversee core HR activities including employee relations, recruiting, performance management, benefits and HR administration, compliance, and employee development, while also providing strategic HR support as business needs arise.

You'll lead one direct report, an HR Specialist, and be responsible for ensuring the HR function is responsive, consistent, practical, and aligned with the needs of the organization.

WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS:

This role plays an important part in how employees and leaders experience HR across the organization. You'll help managers navigate people decisions, support employees through day‑to‑day HR needs, and make sure key HR processes are executed effectively.

As the head of HR, you'll also have direct access to the President and the opportunity to provide input on workforce needs, organizational changes, and other people‑related priorities.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• 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.

ABOUT YOU:

• You have progressive Human Resources experience across multiple HR disciplines.
• You have direct experience managing employee relations matters and advising managers.
• You are comfortable working across recruiting, onboarding, performance management, HR administration, and compliance.
• You have experience supervising, coaching, or providing day‑to‑day direction to others.
• You bring sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism to sensitive employee matters.
• You are organized, responsive, and comfortable balancing multiple HR priorities.
• You communicate effectively with employees, managers, and senior leaders.
• You are comfortable working in a hands‑on HR leadership role where execution is a major part of the job.

A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience, is required.

Experience serving as a senior HR resource in a manufacturing, distribution, or operational environment is preferred. Professional HR certification such as SHRM‑CP, SHRM‑SCP, PHR, or SPHR is also preferred.

WHY JOIN US:

• Be Part of a Dynamic, Supportive Team: We value collaboration and celebrate success together.
• Grow Your Career: We support professional development and offer opportunities to expand your skills.
• Make an Impact: Your work will contribute to making a difference in the lives of children, educators, and parents around the world by supporting the financial health of a company that creates innovative and educational products that inspire learning and creativity.
• Enjoy Competitive Benefits, Including:
  • 12 Paid Holidays: Including Christmas Eve and the Day After Thanksgiving so you can enjoy more time with family.
  • Generous PTO Accrual: Because work‑life balance matters.
  • Paid Parental Leave: Support for growing families.
  • Volunteer Time Off: Give back to the community while getting paid.
  • Generous 401(k) Company Match: Helping you plan for your future.
  • Educational Assistance: Invest in your career growth with tuition reimbursement.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month following your date of hire.

WHO WE ARE

At Children's Factory, we create inspired spaces for imagination and learning. For over 40 years, we've been a leading manufacturer and distributor of high-quality products for child development centers, preschools, and elementary education.

Simply put- We provide GROWN UPS with the products and resources KIDS need to inspire imagination, build confidence, and develop lifelong learning skills. We do more than just make great products. We make a positive impact on the lives of the children and educators who use them.

Each and every member of our team plays a pivotal role in helping children all over the world thrive and discover their full potential. We are looking for problem solvers, difference makers, and challenge takers. People who share our passion for education, and who want to make a difference in the world.

Children's Factory is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

Children's Factory is an Excelligence Company. Excelligence is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees, employment applicants and other covered persons without regard to unlawful considerations of race, color, religion or creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship status, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, physical or mental disability, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws.