Chief Human Resources Officer / Director of Human Resources

Haga Kommer, Ltd.; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Job summary

Haga Kommer, Fargo, ND, is seeking a Chief Human Resources Officer / Director of Human Resources to join our senior management team and lead the people strategy for about 300 employees. This role blends strategic leadership with hands-on execution and accountability for hiring, retention, leadership development, and HR operations.

Ideal candidates will advise executives, partner with operational leaders, build an HR team, and translate business priorities into practical, measurable plans.

Qualifications

• 10 years of progressive HR experience with leadership responsibility in a multi-location organization.
• Ability to advise executives and translate strategy into action.
• Broad experience in recruiting, workforce planning, compensation, benefits, HR systems, and organizational change.

Responsibilities

• Translate business plans into an actionable people strategy for senior management.
• Develop staffing and succession plans with regional leaders.
• Identify capacity needs and internal talent development opportunities.
• Lead HR aspects of acquisition integration including communications, policies, and retention.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

HR analytics

Employee development

Communication

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field

Advanced degree or SHRM-SCP/SPHR certification preferred

Job description

Brief Description Chief Human Resources Officer / Director of Human Resources

Haga Kommer | Fargo, ND Salary range: $175,000 – $200,000 based on experience and qualifications Shape Our People Strategy and Help Lead Our Next Stage of Growth At Haga Kommer, our people strategy needs to move with our business. As we grow across offices and business lines, we’re focused on building strong leaders, supporting our employees, and creating a consistent experience throughout the firm.

We’re looking for a Chief Human Resources Officer / Director of Human Resources to join our senior management team and lead the people strategy for approximately 300 employees. This role combines strategic leadership with hands‑on execution and clear accountability for hiring effectiveness, retention, leadership development, and HR operations.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who can advise executives, partner with operational leaders, develop an HR team, and turn business priorities into practical plans with measurable results.

HK offers a unique opportunity to be part of an integrated financial ecosystem. Our professionals work alongside teams across CPA/accounting, banking, wealth management, insurance, and legal services, creating broader exposure and opportunities to influence a growing organization.

What You’ll Do Connect People Strategy to Business Growth

• Serve on the senior management team and translate business plans, acquisitions, and growth goals into an actionable people strategy.
• Develop annual staffing and succession plans with regional and business‑unit leaders.
• Identify capacity needs, critical positions, and opportunities to develop internal talent.
• Lead the people side of acquisition integration, including communications, benefits, policies, culture, and retention of key employees.

Strengthen Hiring, Retention, and Leadership

• Own recruiting strategy, hiring standards, recruiting effectiveness, and recruiter performance while partnering with managers who make final hiring decisions.
• Oversee consistent onboarding, employee engagement, retention initiatives, and offboarding practices.
• Develop career paths, internal promotion opportunities, and succession readiness.
• Coordinate leadership development with the Leadership Academy.
• Establish performance-review tools, schedules, and quality standards while supporting managers in their responsibility for reviews and coaching.

Lead Compensation, Employee Relations, And Compliance

• Develop compensation philosophy, job structure, salary benchmarking, and benefits strategy in partnership with Finance.
• Analyze workforce costs and recommend approaches that support the business and its employees.
• Provide executive oversight of employee relations, investigations, disciplinary matters, leave administration, and employment-law compliance.
• Partner with legal counsel and other specialists when needed.
• Establish clear, consistent HR policies and service standards across locations.

Build an Effective HR Function

• Lead and develop the HR team, including recruiting and HR operations staff.
• Manage the HR budget, external providers, and department priorities.
• Improve HR systems, data quality, automation, and appropriate AI-enabled workflows while protecting confidentiality.
• Present a concise monthly dashboard with results, emerging issues, and recommended actions.
• Track outcomes such as staffing progress, retention, onboarding, leadership readiness, review completion, employee responsiveness, and costs.

What We’re Looking For

• 10 years of progressive HR experience, including significant leadership responsibility in a multi-location organization.
• Demonstrated ability to advise executives, influence operational leaders, and turn strategy into action.
• Broad experience across recruiting, workforce planning, employee relations, compensation, benefits, HR systems, and organizational change.
• Experience leading and developing HR professionals.
• Strong business judgment and the ability to balance employee needs, organizational priorities, and compliance requirements.
• Experience building consistent processes while working collaboratively with local leaders.
• Ability to use data to assess results, identify priorities, and recommend improvements.
• Clear communication, sound judgment, and a high level of discretion.
• Experience in professional services, financial services, regulated operations, or acquisition integration strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• Advanced degree, SHRM-SCP, or SPHR certification preferred.

Why Haga Kommer OWNERSHIP & WEALTH: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Haga Kommer is working toward an ESOP that will give employees the opportunity to share in the long-term value they help create.

INNOVATION: A Modern Approach We embrace AI, technology, and new ideas to reduce repetitive work, improve how work gets done, and create more time for meaningful relationships and strategic work.

REAL CAREER GROWTH: Create Your Path At Haga Kommer, you can expand your leadership impact by developing people, shaping firmwide practices, and helping guide a growing organization.

LIVE WELL: Work-Life HarmonyWe believe meaningful careers and meaningful lives should coexist, with a culture focused on exceptional service and sustainable performance…not constant burnout.