Human Resources Manager

Brightli • St Louis, MO

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Manager is a regional leadership role on Brightli’s People and Culture team. The manager partners with team members, people leaders, HR Business Partners, and stakeholders across assigned regions to support employee relations, performance management, engagement, workplace policies, and HR programs. The role guides HR Business Partners, leads regional HR activities, and provides responsive, solutions-focused support to the organization.

The position supports internal investigations and corrective action planning, interprets and reinforces HR policies and procedures, monitors employment-law compliance, and uses workforce data to inform recommendations. It also contributes to HR projects and organizational initiatives, supports the implementation of changes, trains new HR team members, communicates organizational updates, and provides backup operational leadership when the Director of Human Resources is absent. Regular travel to regional sites is required.

Brightli describes its mission as improving client care, strengthening community mental health centers through shared resources, advocating for access to mental health and substance use care, and evolving behavioral health services. The organization promotes belonging and connection and is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• Five or more years of experience in a human resources role required.
• Thorough knowledge of employment laws, regulations, HR best practices, agency requirements, and records-management standards.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data, identify trends, and develop informed recommendations.
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills with team members, people leaders, HR colleagues, and stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee and organizational information with discretion.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems, human capital management systems, and other HR-related technology.
• Ability to organize multiple priorities, develop effective processes and systems, and meet deadlines in a changing work environment.
• Ability to travel regularly to sites throughout the designated region.
• Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance.
• Successful completion of required background screenings, including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint checks.
• Ability to perform the physical duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation, including standing and walking regularly, sitting as needed, handling objects and controls, reaching, communicating verbally and audibly, occasionally running on stairs, occasionally lifting or moving objects up to 20 pounds, and adjusting visual focus.

Nice To Haves

• Employee-relations-focused experience preferred.
• Experience using an HRIS platform such as Workday preferred.
• Professional human resources certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted HR partner to team members, people leaders, HR Business Partners, and stakeholders throughout assigned regions.
• Guide HR Business Partners on employee relations, performance management, engagement, policies, procedures, and HR programs.
• Lead regional HR activities and provide responsive, solutions-focused business support.
• Build collaborative relationships across organizational levels and help leaders address workforce needs consistently.
• Assist with internal investigations and collaborate on 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 team-member participation and input.
• Champion change and support 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 when the Director of Human Resources is absent.
• Support short- and long-term organizational goals and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 counseling, legal assistance, and financial consultation for the employee and household at no cost.
• Company-paid mileage reimbursement for work functions requiring travel.
• Employee discounts for hotels, theme parks and attractions, and college tuition.
• Paid time off package for full-time employees.
• Health, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, and other benefits for full-time employees.
• Initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive training.
• Career mobility and advancement opportunities, including promotion from within.
• Supportive workplace culture that promotes employee well-being, health, and happiness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager