Director of Human Resources

LifePath of Mid-Missouri

Position Type: Full-Time | Salary | Exempt
Reports To: CEO/Owner
Location: Missouri (local travel required)

About the Role

LifePath of Mid-Missouri is seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Human Resources to lead and manage all HR operations for our organization. This leadership role is critical to shaping HR strategy, ensuring compliance with Department of Mental Health (DMH) requirements, and supporting a positive, compliant, and engaged workplace culture.

The Director of HR works closely with executive leadership to attract, develop, and retain high-quality staff while ensuring operational stability and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and process bi-weekly payroll, ensuring accuracy and compliance with state, federal, and DMH regulations

• Administer employee benefits programs including health insurance, disability coverage, and 401(k); serve as primary administrator of Employee Navigator

• Lead annual open enrollment and manage employee benefits inquiries and issue resolution

• Coordinate workers’ compensation and unemployment claims

• Manage the full employment lifecycle: recruitment, job postings, screening, interviews, onboarding, and orientation

• Ensure completion of all DMH-required onboarding, background checks, FCSR registrations, E-Verify, and mandatory trainings

• Maintain audit-ready personnel files in compliance with DMH standards

• Track staffing ratios, licensure requirements, and prioritize recruitment for high-need programs

• Advise leadership on employee relations, disciplinary actions, performance improvement plans, and terminations

• Conduct exit interviews and manage COBRA notifications

• Lead and support DMH audits, inspections, and compliance reviews

• Ensure compliance with employment laws including ADA, FMLA, EEO, HIPAA, COBRA, USERRA, and FLSA

• Develop and maintain HR policies, procedures, and performance evaluation processes

• Supervise and provide oversight to administrative support staff

• Support employee engagement initiatives, staff events, and professional development efforts

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field OR five (5) years of progressive HR management experience

• Strong knowledge of HR principles, employee benefits, payroll administration, and employment law

• Prior experience administering payroll using Paycor or similar software

• Experience supervising staff and managing multiple priorities

• Ability to obtain and maintain DMH certifications (CPR/First Aid, Abuse & Neglect, Positive Behavior Supports)

• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills

Preferred Qualifications

• PHR or SHRM-CP certification

• Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

• Experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities

Additional Requirements

• Ability to pass background checks and register with the Family Care Safety Registry

• Ability to travel overnight up to 15 days per year for training or conferences

• Ability to maintain a bank account for direct deposit