Director of Human Resources - St. Louis, MO

Department: Human Resources

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: St. Louis, Missouri

Description

About ConcordanceConcordance’s reentry program is designed to dramatically reduce recidivism by helping individuals with justice involvement lead meaningful, abundant, and joyful lives. Our holistic, evidence-based model offers a wide range of services - therapy, case management, yoga, behavioral health and substance use recovery groups, spiritual care, life skills, medical care, education, and job readiness. Each participant is formally supported by our Care Team for a full year, ensuring stability and long-term success. Now operating in Missouri, South Carolina, and Virginia, Concordance is a national leader in compassionate, innovative reentry care.

Position Overview:The Director of Human Resources (HR) will oversee all aspects of the HR function to ensure Concordance attracts, retains and supports a diverse and mission-aligned workforce.  

This strategic and hands-on leader may manage a small team and serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on HR best practices. The ideal candidate will bring experience across the full HR lifecycle, including recruitment, performance management, benefits administration, employee relations, compliance and culture-building. Experience with payroll processes is a strong plus.  

Key Responsibilities - your role will involve:

Strategic HR Leadership  

• Serve as a thought partner to the CEO/COO/CAO on organizational development, workforce planning and change management.  
• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with Concordance’s mission, values and goals.  

Talent Management and Development 

• Lead recruitment and onboarding efforts to attract high-quality, diverse talent.  
• Oversee performance management systems, coaching leaders on goal setting, feedback and development.  
• Support employee engagement and retention initiatives.  

Employee Relations and Compliance  

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state and local employment laws and regulations.  
• Manage employee relations issues with discretion, fairness and alignment to Concordance values.  
• Maintain and update employee handbook, policies and procedures.  

Compensation, Benefits, and Payroll 

• Oversee benefits administration, annual open enrollment and vendor relationships.  
• Partner with Finance and/or external vendors to support payroll processes; payroll experience helpful.
• Conduct periodic compensation, benchmarking and analysis.  

Team Management  

• Lead and develop a small HR team (1-2 staff) fostering a collaborative and service-oriented culture.  
• Provide guidance and training to supervisors and managers on HR-related topics.  

The right candidate will come with the following attributes, education, experience and meet the physical requirements.

Personal Attributes

• Passion for our mission  
• Effective intervention skills 
• Flexibility and adaptability to provide support throughout Concordance.
• Effective communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders 
• Commitment to professionalism, integrity, and compassion in all interactions  

Required Education, Licensure, and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field required; HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR), preferred. 
• 7+ years of progressively responsible HR experience, including generalist responsibilities across all functional areas. 
• Experience working in a nonprofit or mission-driven organization, preferred 
• Payroll experience, strongly preferred. 
• Knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices. 
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills. 
• Demonstrated ability to manage confidential information with integrity. 

Additional Information:

Why join Concordance?This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a transformative mission and make a lasting impact on the lives of justice-involved individuals. As part of the Concordance team, you'll play a crucial role in advancing our vision and shaping the future of reentry services nationwide.
Team benefits: We understand the importance of work-life balance and the value of ensuring time for yourself and your family. We offer competitive pay and paid time off, a matching 401(k), and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vis