SVP, Human Resources

Join a growing, nationally recognized financial institution and make a difference in the communities where you live and work! Ballston Spa National Bank (BSNB) is seeking a strategic leader to guide the organization, its culture, and colleagues through growth as the Senior Vice President, Human Resources. This position is a key member of the management team at BSNB.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF THE SVP, HUMAN RESOURCES

As SVP, Human Resources, you will act as a strategic business partner to lead the Bank's human resources function, overseeing a team responsible for compensation, benefits, employee relations, training, talent acquisition, and regulatory compliance, while supporting a culture focused on engagement and staff development. Key responsibilities include:

• Work across all lines of business to help drive department and organizational outcomes
• Lead and develop the Human Resources team at BSNB
• Balance day-to-day management with strategic analysis and review of Human Resources initiatives
• Oversee the BSNB self-insured captive medical insurance, monitoring claims data, and implementing strategies to reduce costs for BSNB and employees
• Monitor BSNB's overall benefit offering to maintain competitive advantage
• Review compensation structure at least annually and provide recommendations for adjustments as appropriate
• Oversee the bank's training and development program
• Provide guidance to employees and managers to resolve employee relation concerns
• Develop and implement Human Resources policies and procedures
• Ensuring adherence to regulatory expectations and internal policies
• Actively participate in Senior Leadership meetings, contributing in a thoughtful way across business lines.

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in human resources, including senior leadership responsibilities and demonstrated success in recommending and implementing strategic initiatives. Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements, human resources operations, compensation and benefits administration, talent management, and employee relations required. Human Resources experience in the financial services industry preferred. Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance or related field required, Master's degree preferred. SHRM-SCP or equivalent certification preferred.

OUR INVESTMENT IN YOU

BSNB offers a generous compensation and benefits package. This includes medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance, voluntary insurance options, both a 401(k) plan with a company match and a pension plan, and tuition reimbursement.

We invest in you with a generous paid time off package along with 11 paid holidays. We believe providing a work-life balance is key to your success and investing in your professional development is key to your growth and satisfaction.

BSNB provides all employees and applicants an equal employment opportunity in the manner required by law in all aspects of employment regardless of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status or any other status protected by local, state, or federal law. BSNB is a VEVRAA employer and has a desire for priority referrals of protected veterans. We thank all applicants for their interest and will contact those candidates who are under consideration.