The Dover Companies is hiring: Human Resources Generalist in St. Louis

The Dover Companies—comprising Cedarhurst Senior Living, Medicine Express Long-Term Care Pharmacy, Dover Development, Dover Capital, Dover Health, and Brahms Construction—specialize in the development, construction, and management of senior living communities throughout the Midwest. Our integrated approach enables us to create vibrant environments where seniors can thrive, supported by a full continuum of services designed to enhance their quality of life.

Position Summary:

The Human Resources Generalist, reporting directly to the Manager of HR Operations, is responsible for facilitating a broad range of HR functions, ensuring compliance, and supporting employees and managers across the organization. This role plays a critical part in delivering effective HR services by partnering with leaders and employees on HR policies and compliance matters. The Generalist manages complex HR processes, including leaves of absence and unemployment claims, while also providing cross-functional backup support to other HR teams to ensure continuity and consistency in HR operations.

The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws by monitoring regulatory updates and assisting with policy and process adjustments as needed.
• Partner with HR Coordinators to maintain accurate HRIS records, serving as an escalation point for audits, data integrity issues, and compliance reviews.
• Provide cross-functional backup support to HR specialty teams (e.g., Workers’ Compensation, Talent Acquisition, Benefits) to ensure seamless HR service delivery during absences, peak periods, or special projects.
• Facilitate the administration of employee leaves of absence, including FMLA, state-specific paid leave, and company leave programs; ensure compliance with documentation and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in the management of unemployment claims, including preparing responses, gathering documentation, and representing the company during agency inquiries and hearings, if necessary.
• Generate, analyze, and interpret HR data and reports (e.g., leave utilization, turnover trends) to support leadership decision-making.
• Support HR-related due diligence during acquisitions, including compliance reviews, employee data analysis, and integration planning.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of HR training, communication, and resources to ensure managers and employees understand HR policies and processes.
• Foster strong working relationships and ongoing communication across all business units and departments.
• Assist with benefits enrollment and changes and address any related employee inquiries.
• Collaborate with IT, Accounting/Finance, and other HR teams to support the implementation and upgrades of the HRIS system, ensuring data integrity and user training.
• Ability to remain flexible and adaptable within a growing and evolving team environment, adjusting to changing priorities and organizational needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Education and/or Experience:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is required.
• Two to five (2-5) years of HR experience, with exposure to multiple HR functions (benefits, payroll, compliance, leave administration, etc.) is required.
• Proficiency in HR software and data analysis tools is required. Experience with Paylocity is a plus.
• Experience in senior living, construction, home health, hospice, and/or pharmacy is a plus.
• Active certification from SHRM or HRCI is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required.

Working Conditions:

As part of The Dover Company’s commitment to providing outstanding care and support, the company ensures that staff work under conditions that prioritize safety, collaboration, and professional growth. The conditions listed below define the experience of working in the Home Office or remotely.

• This position may involve a range of physical activities, including those outlined in the Essential Duties, but is not limited to them. This position may need to walk or stand for extended periods, especially when conducting safety inspections, audits or incident investigations.
• This position may need to lift up to twenty (20) pounds.
• This position may need to move through areas of the corporate office or other worksites of the organization.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization is required of this role.
• The individual in this position is responsible for maintaining a safe work environment by actively preventing accidents, preserving equipment, and promoting safe working practices.
• This role involves actively participating in all staff activities aimed at fostering teamwork, unity, and morale. The individual will contribute as a collaborative team player, working alongside colleagues to create a supportive and cohesive work environment.
• Individuals in this position are required to stay current on all training and ongoing education initiatives. They are expected to actively pursue self-improvement and embrace opportunities for continuous learning to enhance their skills and knowledge.
• This position is required to work onsite at the St. Louis Dover Companies headquarters.
• While travel for this role is not anticipated, there may be situations that arise that require this role to travel to an offsite company location. Anticipated potential travel does not exceed 10% of the annual work of this position.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employee.