Calaway Habeck Talent Consulting · 18 hours ago
Human Resources Director
Greater St. Louis
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
8+ years expCalaway Habeck Talent Consulting is seeking a Director of Human Resources for Operation Food Search, a hunger relief organization. The HR Director will be responsible for leading the strategic and operational execution of all human resources functions, including recruiting, employee relations, and compliance, while serving as a trusted advisor to the leadership team.
Human Resources
Hiring Manager
Erica Peel
Responsibilities
Lead and execute OFS’s people, culture, and talent strategy in alignment with organizational mission, values, and strategic goals
Serve as a strategic advisor to the President & CEO and Senior Leadership Team on organizational design, workforce planning, leadership effectiveness, and culture
Champion OFS’s values and ensure they are embedded into policies, practices, leadership behaviors, and decision-making
Lead organizational change initiatives, including new policies, systems, and culture practices
Act as the organization’s senior HR leader while remaining directly involved in execution
Own the full lifecycle of recruiting, hiring, and onboarding for all positions
Partner with department leaders to identify workforce needs, required competencies, and hiring strategies
Build and maintain a strong employer brand to attract diverse, mission-aligned talent
Lead succession planning and leadership development efforts
Promote continuous learning, performance improvement, and career development across the organization
Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations, including coaching, conflict resolution, investigations, disciplinary action, and terminations
Ensure fair, consistent, and legally compliant application of HR policies
Oversee and administer the performance management process, ensuring timely reviews, feedback, and accountability
Support managers in effective people leadership through coaching, training, and guidance
Conduct exit interviews and analyze trends to improve retention and engagement
Lead and implement OFS’s DEI strategy in partnership with leadership and the DEI Committee
Integrate DEI principles into recruiting, onboarding, performance management, leadership development, and culture practices
Collect, analyze, and report workforce data to assess progress and inform decisions
Ensure ongoing education and compliance related to equity, inclusion, and anti-harassment
Lead compensation strategy, benchmarking, and administration in alignment with OFS’s compensation philosophy
Administer benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, leave programs, and wellness offerings
Partner with brokers and vendors to ensure competitive, compliant, and cost-effective benefits
Oversee workers’ compensation, unemployment claims, and disability programs
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
Maintain, update, and enforce HR policies, procedures, and the OFS Employee Handbook
Oversee background checks, I-9 compliance, drug testing, and required reporting
Partner with legal counsel, insurance brokers, and external HR resources to mitigate risk
Manage HR systems and data (e.g., Paylocity), ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and efficiency
Leverage HR technology and workforce data to improve decision-making and operational effectiveness
Track key people metrics (turnover, engagement, DEI, performance, compensation)
Continuously improve HR processes to support organizational growth and scalability
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field required
8–12+ years of progressive HR experience, including senior-level responsibility
Demonstrated experience operating as both a strategic HR leader and hands-on practitioner
Deep knowledge of HR best practices, employment law, and compliance requirements
Proven ability to handle sensitive and complex employee issues with professionalism and discretion
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow-through
High work ethic, self-direction, and comfort managing both strategy and execution
Excellent communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills
Ability to influence leaders while maintaining trust across all levels of the organization
Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Experience in a mission-driven, nonprofit, or complex organizational environment preferred
SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP strongly preferred
Benefits
Health Insurance
Retirement plans
Leave programs
Wellness offerings
Company
Calaway Habeck Talent Consulting
Calaway Habeck Talent Consulting (CHTC) is a full-service Human Resources consultancy that provides innovative, effective, and creative people solutions for public and privately held national/international companies (of all sizes).
Founded in 2021St. Louis, MO, US
2-10 employeesFunding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase