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Human Resources (HR) Director

Robert Half · Kansas City, MO · 1 mo ago
On-siteHuman ResourcesFull-time

About the role

This leader will shape HR priorities that strengthen workforce planning, support business performance, and foster a productive, inclusive employee environment. The role partners closely with senior leadership to align talent initiatives, organizational development, and compliance practices with long-term operational goals.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the overall HR function by setting strategic direction across talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation, benefits, compliance, and organizational development.
  • Advise executive leaders on workforce planning, succession strategy, performance management, and sensitive employee matters that affect business operations.
  • Design and implement HR programs and policies that support organizational objectives while promoting consistency across multiple teams, locations, and employee populations.
  • Oversee investigations, labor-related matters, and complex employee relations issues with sound judgment, fairness, and adherence to legal and company standards.
  • Direct compensation and benefits strategies to help the organization remain competitive, equitable, and aligned with workforce needs.
  • Guide the use and improvement of HR systems, reporting, and administrative processes to enhance efficiency and decision-making.
  • Partner with business leaders to strengthen organizational effectiveness through talent development, culture initiatives, and change management efforts.
  • Ensure all HR practices comply with applicable employment laws, regulations, and internal governance requirements.

Qualifications

  • Extensive leadership experience in human resources, including responsibility for enterprise-level strategy and multi-functional HR operations.
  • Strong background in employee relations, HR administration, compensation and benefits, and regulatory compliance.
  • Demonstrated success advising senior executives on talent strategy, organizational planning, and complex workplace issues.
  • Knowledge of employment law, workplace investigations, and labor relations within a large or complex organizational setting.
  • Proven ability to build consistent HR practices across diverse business units, locations, or employee groups.
  • Experience developing programs that improve employee engagement, operational effectiveness, and overall workforce performance.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.

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