Human Resources (HR) Director

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. • 7+ years of progressive human resources experience, including leadership-level responsibility. • Strong knowledge of HR compliance, including wage and hour regulations, employee classification, leave administration, and employment documentation requirements. • Experience evaluating and improving HR policies, employee relations practices, and core HR administrative processes. • Demonstrated ability to support leaders through organizational planning, coaching, and change management efforts. • Background in workforce planning, staffing strategy, recruiting processes, and retention initiatives. • Knowledge of compensation, benefits, and broader HR operations within a business environment. • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills with a consultative approach. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.