Human Resources Director

Our client, a growing community bank, is looking for an HR Director to lead all people functions across the organization. This is a department-of-one role: equal parts strategic advisor and hands-on practitioner, owning everything from policy to payroll integration to day-to-day employee relations. The HR Director will work closely alongside a collaborative leadership team and report directly to the President and CEO, playing a key role in shaping the people strategy behind the bank's continued growth.

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What You'll Do

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• Administer all core HR functions: recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, training, benefits administration, compliance, and policy development
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• Serve as a trusted advisor to supervisors, managers, and senior leadership on hiring decisions, performance issues, disciplinary actions, and terminations
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• Maintain open communication with employees and provide coaching on performance, conduct, and workplace concerns
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• Ensure consistent application of policies and procedures, recommending corrective action when needed
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• Administer employee benefits programs (health, dental, vision, and more), including enrollment, vendor and broker coordination, and payroll integration
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• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle: job postings, advertising, screening, interviews, reference checks, and applicant tracking
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• Oversee EEO and applicable affirmative action compliance, including planning, documentation, and reporting
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• Administer FMLA and PTO programs, including required notices, eligibility tracking, and payroll/timekeeping coordination
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• Maintain accurate, confidential personnel files and required employment documentation
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• Write, review, and maintain job descriptions across the organization
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• Manage the employee uniform program, including vendor coordination and inventory
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• Consult with external legal counsel on compliance and employment matters
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• Complete required BSA/AML training and perform duties in compliance with internal policy
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What Our Client Is Looking For

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• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field strongly preferred; equivalent experience considered
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• PHR or SPHR (HRCI) preferred; SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP also welcomed. Actively pursuing certification? We'd love to hear from you.
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• 5+ years of progressive HR experience across employee relations, benefits, recruitment, and compliance
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• Proven ability to work independently and manage competing priorities in a highly autonomous, generalist role
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Schedule & Location

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Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional evenings or weekends for community involvement. Frequent travel to branch locations during the normal workday; occasional overnight travel for conferences