Overview In this HR Director role, you will lead all people functions to support the bank's growth. You will act as a strategic advisor to leadership while handling hands-on HR operations. You will shape people strategy, policies, and day-to-day employee relations, payroll integration, and benefits. This position sits at the center of a collaborative leadership team, offering influence across the organization. You will drive impactful, compliant people practices that scale with the bank's expansion.
Responsibilities- Administer core HR functions: recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, training, benefits administration, compliance, and policy development
- Advise supervisors and leaders on hiring, performance issues, disciplinary actions, and terminations
- Coach employees and managers on performance and workplace concerns
- Ensure consistent policy application and corrective action when needed
- Manage benefits programs and payroll integration
- Lead full recruitment lifecycle: postings, screening, interviews, references, ATS
- Oversee EEO and affirmative action compliance, planning and reporting
- Administer FMLA and PTO programs, including notices and payroll coordination
- Maintain confidential personnel files and employment documentation
- Write and maintain job descriptions
- Oversee the employee uniform program with vendor coordination
- Consult with external legal counsel on compliance and employment matters
- Complete required BSA/AML training and adhere to internal policy
Key requirements- 7+ years of progressive HR experience across employee relations, benefits administration, recruitment, and compliance
- Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field; equivalent experience considered
- PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP preferred; actively pursuing certification welcome
- Banking or financial services background a plus
- Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities in a generalist, solo role
- No direct reports but ability to influence HR practices at all levels
- independent thinker
- strong communication
- coaching and facilitation
- benefits administration
- payroll integration
- recruitment lifecycle and ATS
