HR Director

Software Placement Group; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Placement Group in Baton Rouge, LA seeks an HR Director to lead all people functions in a growing community bank. This department‑of‑one role blends strategic advising with hands‑on execution, reporting directly to the President and CEO.

You will design policies, manage payroll integration, and own recruitment, benefits, compliance, and employee relations. Partner with the leadership team to shape a progressive people strategy that supports growth and daily operations.

Qualifications

• 7+ years HR experience across employee relations, benefits administration, recruitment, and compliance.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Influence HR practice at all levels of the organization, with no direct reports.
• Frequent travel to branch locations during the workday; some travel for conferences.

Responsibilities

• Administer core HR functions: recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, benefits, compliance, and policy development.
• Advise supervisors and leadership on hiring decisions, performance issues, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
• Maintain open communication with employees and coach on performance, conduct, and workplace concerns.
• Ensure consistent application of policies and procedures, recommending corrective action when needed.
• Oversee FMLA and PTO programs, including notices and payroll coordination.
• Maintain confidential personnel files and required employment documentation.
• Develop and maintain job descriptions across the organization.

Skills

Independent worker

Strategic thinking

Influence HR policy

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

PHR/SPHR or SHRM certification preferred

Job description

Location: Baton Rouge, LA | Schedule: Full-time, on-site, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional evenings/weekends and travel

Overview

A growing community bank is seeking an HR Director to lead all people functions across the organization. This department-of-one role blends strategic advising with hands-on execution, covering everything from policy development to payroll integration to daily employee relations. Reporting directly to the President and CEO, the HR Director will partner closely with a collaborative leadership team and play a key role in shaping the people strategy supporting the bank's continued growth.

What you'll do

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

Required qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive HR experience across employee relations, benefits administration, recruitment, and compliance
• Proven ability to work independently and manage competing priorities in a highly autonomous, generalist role
• Ability to influence and guide HR practice at every level of the organization, with no direct reports
• Frequent travel to branch locations during the normal workday; occasional overnight travel for conferences

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field strongly preferred; equivalent experience considered
• PHR or SPHR (HRCI) preferred; SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP also welcomed; candidates actively pursuing certification are encouraged to apply
• Experience ideally in roles similar or equivalent to HR Director, HR Manager, or HR Business Partner
• Banking or financial services background a plus

Why this role

This is an opportunity to serve as a trusted, high-autonomy HR leader who reports directly to the President and CEO and helps shape the people strategy behind the bank's continued growth.