Barry Engelhardt

About Barry Engelhardt

I’m a business leader who works in Human Resources, not a siloed HR worker. I work at the intersection of business needs & the workforce, intending to bring both sides together towards a common goal as a reformed art miscreant turned professional generalist with a strategic mindset capable of connecting the dots. I believe that continuous improvement isn’t a term used in manufacturing but should be woven into the mission, vision, and values at both the personal and organizational levels. My background: I spent a decade in operations and client relationship management, where I quickly learned that the best way to satisfy my clients was to earn their confidence by building proactive and results-focused relationships with my employees. Shortly after completing my master’s in business administration, I pivoted from Operations in the foreground & HR in the background to an HR role that also leaned heavily on my operations experience. I rose through the ranks, working as an HR Generalist, Talent Acquisition Specialist, and Director of Operations. During this time, I earned a Senior Certified Professional (SCP) certification through SHRM, HR Analytics Certification through Cornell University & Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate through the University of South Florida. I also served in the Army National Guard, where I held a leadership role on 100+ combat missions. I retired after twenty years of service. Today, I serve as the HR Director for Store Supply Warehouse & the VP of Programming for SHRM of Greater St. Louis. A strong advocate for education, I’m also a senior storyteller for Journey12. This education equity initiative builds deeper engagement through professional storytelling, branding, and media leverage. I also serve on the school board for Sacred Heart Catholic School in Florissant, MO, where my two young hellions attend. While all of this is great, at the end of the day, my true goal is simple – to always remember that I’m the son of a coal mine and steel mill mechanic. My father worked his ass off for his employers, and while no work relationship was perfect, they took care of him in turn. I want to honor that legacy by positively reinforcing a culture where people can work hard, play hard and go home fulfilled, knowing they’re taken care of.

Experience

1. Human Resources Director

   Murphy Company

   Jan 2026 — Present · St. Louis, MI, US

Education

• Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

  Master of Business Administration & Leadership - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General

Skills

• Recruitment and Selection
• People Analytics
• Talent Acquisition
• Human Resources
• Operations Management
• Management
• Project Management
• Employee Relations
• Leadership
• Training
• Military
• Analysis
• Crm
• Policy
• Program Management
• Interviews
• Security Operations
• Security Management
• Security Clearance
• Investigation
• Professional Mentoring
• Customer Satisfaction
• Security
• Customer Service
• Strengthening Client Relationships
• Physical Security
• Master Scheduling
• Integrated Supply Chain Management
• Customer Retention
• Strategic Planning
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Process Improvement
• Personnel Management
• Performance Management
• Data Analysis
• Benefits and Compensation
• Contract Negotiation
• HR Policy Development and Execution
• Performance Managementmerger and Acquisition
• Talent Development / Retention