Job Description:
Job Title: Human Resources Manager
Location: St. Louis, MO
Department: People and Culture
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary:
Join our compassionate, collaborative People and Culture team as a Human Resources Manager and help create an engaging, compliant, and supportive workplace. In this regional leadership role, you will guide HR Business Partners, strengthen employee relations and engagement, support performance management, conduct workplace investigations, and help leaders navigate HR policies and programs. We are seeking a strategic, organized, and approachable HR professional who exercises sound judgment, handles sensitive matters with discretion, builds trusted relationships, and turns workforce insights into practical recommendations.
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This position offers…
- Employee Assistance Program - 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
- Mileage Reimbursement - Company paid for work functions requiring travel
- Employee Discounts - Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition
- Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce
- Additional Perks & Benefits - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as a trusted HR partner to team members, people leaders, HR Business Partners, and stakeholders throughout assigned regions
- Guide HR Business Partners in navigating employee relations, performance management, employee engagement, workplace policies, procedures, and HR programs
- Lead regional HR activities and provide a high level of responsive, solutions-focused business support
- Build collaborative relationships across organizational levels and help leaders address workforce needs effectively and consistently
- Assist with internal investigations and collaborate with HR Business Partners, local leadership, and the Director of Human Resources to develop and implement appropriate corrective action plans
- Interpret, administer, and reinforce HR policies, procedures, and programs throughout assigned regions
- Monitor compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations and recommend updates based on evolving requirements and HR best practices
- Analyze HR information and workforce data to identify trends, develop recommendations, and support informed decision-making
- Serve as a knowledge resource for the Regional Human Resources team and train new HR team members supporting assigned regions
- Lead or support HR projects, organizational initiatives, and strategic objectives in partnership with the Director of Human Resources
- Communicate organizational direction, departmental updates, and significant changes clearly while encouraging participation and input from team members
- Champion change and support the effective implementation of new programs, processes, and ideas
- Address difficult team-member situations directly and respectfully, using sound discretion and appropriate HR guidance
- Travel regularly to visit sites and HR Business Partners throughout assigned regions
- Provide backup leadership and operational support in the absence of the Director of Human Resources
- Support the organization's short- and long-term goals and perform other duties as assigned
Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required
- Five (5) or more years of experience in a human resources role required; experience with an employee-relations focus preferred
- Experience using an HRIS platform such as Workday preferred
- Professional human resources certification preferred
Additional Qualifications:
- Demonstrate thorough knowledge of employment laws, regulations, HR best practices, agency requirements, and records-management standards
- Apply strong analytical skills to interpret data, identify trends, and develop informed recommendations
- Communicate effectively and build trusted relationships with team members, people leaders, HR colleagues, and stakeholders at all organizational levels
- Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee and organizational information with discretion
- Demonstrate proficiency with applicant tracking systems, human capital management systems, and other HR-related technology
- Organize multiple priorities, develop effective processes and systems, and meet deadlines in a changing work environment
- Travel regularly to sites throughout the designated region
- Maintain a current driver's license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance
- Successfully complete required background screenings, including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint checks
Physical Requirements
- Perform the physical duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation
- Stand and walk regularly and sit as needed throughout the workday
- Use hands to handle objects and controls, reach with hands and arms, and communicate verbally and audibly
- Walk and occasionally run up and down stairs
- Occasionally lift or move objects weighing up to 20 pounds
- Use close and distance vision and adjust visual focus as needed
- Work in indoor and outdoor environments under varying weather conditions
- Perform responsibilities in an environment with a generally moderate noise level
Position Perks & Benefits:
Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life
Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within
Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness
Brightli is on a Mission:
A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.
As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Brightli is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.