HR Director

Sora Resource Group; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing community bank seeks an HR Director to lead all people functions across the organization. This department-of-one role blends strategic advisory with hands-on practice, owning policy, payroll integration, and day-to-day employee relations.

The HR Director reports to the President and CEO, helping shape the people strategy behind the bank's growth. You will administer core HR functions, advise leadership on hiring and performance, manage benefits and recruitment, ensure EEO/affirmative

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business administration, or related field strongly preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• PHR or SPHR (HRCI) preferred; SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP also welcomed. Actively pursuing certification? We'd love to hear from you.
• 7+ years of progressive HR experience across employee relations, benefits administration, recruitment, and compliance - ideally in roles similar or equivalent to HR Director, HR Manager, HR Business Partner, etc.
• Banking or financial services background a plus
• Proven ability to work independently and manage competing priorities in a highly autonomous, generalist role
• No direct reports, but expected to influence and guide HR practice at every level of the bank

Responsibilities

• Administer 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

Skills

Recruitment

Onboarding

Employee relations

Performance management

Training

Benefits administration

Compliance

Policy development

Payroll integration

EEO compliance

Disciplinary actions

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

PHR

SPHR

SHRM-CP

SHRM-SCP

Tools

HRIS

Applicant Tracking System

Payroll systems

Benefits administration software

Job description

Our client, a growing community bank, is looking for an HR Director to lead all people functions across the organization.

This is a department-of-one role: equal parts strategic advisor and hands-on practitioner, owning everything from policy to payroll integration to day-to-day employee relations. The HR Director will work closely alongside a collaborative leadership team and report directly to the President and CEO, playing a key role in shaping the people strategy behind 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

What Our Client Is Looking For

• 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. Actively pursuing certification? We'd love to hear from you.
• 7+ years of progressive HR experience across employee relations, benefits administration, recruitment, and compliance - ideally in roles similar or equivalent to HR Director, HR Manager, HR Business Partner, etc.
• Banking or financial services background a plus
• Proven ability to work independently and manage competing priorities in a highly autonomous, generalist role
• No direct reports, but expected to influence and guide HR practice at every level of the bank

Schedule & Location

Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional evenings or weekends for community involvement. Frequent travel to branch locations during the normal workday; occasional overnight travel for conferences.