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Human Resources Director

Nova Center of the Ozarks, Inc
Springfield, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 8/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/15/2026

Human Resources Director

Nova Center of the Ozarks, Inc.
Full-Time | Exempt | Monday–Friday
Salary: $60,000–$75,000 annually

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership and oversight of the Human Resources and Training functions.
  • Supervise HR and Training staff, including the Training Coordinator.
  • Oversee recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and pre-employment compliance.
  • Ensure required employee trainings, certifications, and recertifications are completed and properly documented.
  • Provide guidance to leadership regarding employee relations, performance management, corrective action, and employment practices.
  • Administer employee benefits, FMLA and other leave programs, workers' compensation, unemployment, and ADA accommodation processes.
  • Maintain accurate personnel records and HR information within APLUS, Therap, and other HR systems.
  • Conduct routine employee file and training compliance audits and maintain HR records in a state of audit readiness.
  • Participate in and support DMH and other regulatory audits.
  • Monitor HR metrics, identify trends and areas of concern, and recommend improvements.
  • Promptly communicate significant HR, training, employee relations, and compliance concerns to Executive Leadership.
  • Ensure HR policies and practices remain compliant with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.
  • Serve as a backup trainer and provide HR-related training as needed.
  • All other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Organizational Leadership, or a related field is highly preferred; an equivalent combination of education and relevant HR experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • Minimum of three years of progressively responsible Human Resources experience required.
  • Supervisory or HR leadership experience strongly preferred.
  • SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification required, or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire.
  • Experience working in intellectual/developmental disability services or another regulated human-services environment is highly preferred.
  • Experience with Department of Mental Health regulations highly preferred. 
  • Working knowledge of FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEO, workers' compensation, unemployment, benefits administration, and other applicable employment laws and HR practices.
  • Strong leadership, communication, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and sound judgment.
  • Ability to effectively prioritize responsibilities, meet deadlines, and maintain accountability in a fast-paced environment.
  • Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and required automobile insurance.

 

Training Requirements

The HR Director must be, or be willing and able to become, a certified instructor in American Red Cross First Aid/CPR and Mandt Crisis Prevention and De-Escalation to provide backup training when needed.

 

 

Benefits

Nova Center of the Ozarks offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Supplemental insurance options
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid holidays
  • And much more

 

Schedule

This is a full-time, exempt position, generally Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Flexibility may occasionally be required based on employee schedules, investigations, trainings, meetings, or other Human Resources needs.

 

About Nova Center of the Ozarks

Nova Center of the Ozarks is committed to providing quality services and supports to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are looking for an HR leader who values accountability, compliance, communication, teamwork, and supporting employees who carry out our mission each day.

 

Equal Employment Opportunity

Nova Center of the Ozarks provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion,

 

Salary : $60,000 - $75,000

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