We are looking for an experienced Human Resources (HR) Director to join our team in Fenton, Missouri on a Contract basis. This role will lead a broad review of HR practices, strengthen compliance across key employment areas, and recommend practical improvements that support business goals. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, a hands-on approach to HR operations, and the ability to advise leaders through organizational and workforce-related decisions.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct a comprehensive evaluation of HR policies, procedures, and employee documentation to identify gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Review employment practices to help ensure alignment with applicable regulations, including wage and hour rules, worker classification, leave administration, and I-9 requirements.
• Analyze handbook content, hiring practices, and performance management approaches, then recommend updates that reduce risk and improve consistency.
• Examine the current workforce structure, staffing approach, and use of contract labor to identify opportunities for better workforce planning.
• Develop recommendations to strengthen recruiting, onboarding, retention, and long-term talent planning in support of business needs.
• Provide day-to-day guidance to leadership, including coaching for a Sales Manager moving into a Director-level position.
• Act as a trusted advisor on employee relations matters, organizational challenges, leadership effectiveness, and change-related initiatives.
• Assess HR operations, reporting capabilities, and overall process efficiency, then propose practical best practices that balance compliance with business performance.