HR Director - Community Banking

Location: Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional evenings or weekends Shape the people strategy behind a growing community bank as its HR Director, reporting directly to the President and CEO. Must-Haves 7+ years of progressive HR experience across employee relations, benefits administration, recruitment, and compliance Experience in a role such as HR Director, HR Manager, or HR Business Partner Proven ability to work independently and manage competing priorities as a department of one Hands-on HR generalist skills, from policy development to payroll integration Ability to travel frequently to branch locations and occasionally overnight for conferences

What You'll Do: Own all core HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, training, and policy Advise managers and senior leadership on hiring, performance, discipline, and terminations Coach employees on performance, conduct, and workplace concerns Administer benefits programs, including enrollment, broker and vendor coordination, and payroll integration Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from job postings to reference checks and applicant tracking Lead EEO and affirmative action compliance, including planning and reporting Administer FMLA and PTO programs and coordinate with payroll and timekeeping Maintain confidential personnel files, job descriptions, and the employee uniform program Partner with outside legal counsel on compliance and employment matters Complete required BSA/AML training and uphold internal compliance policies Nice-to-Haves Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (equivalent experience considered) PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification, or actively pursuing one Banking or financial services HR experience

Compensation and Benefits: Direct reporting line to the President and CEO Consistent Monday to Friday daytime schedule High-impact leadership role with full ownership of the HR function

About the Company: A growing community bank with multiple branch locations, known for its collaborative leadership team and commitment to the communities it serves. To apply, submit your resume for consideration.