Strategic HR Director for Growth & Compliance

Connectly Recruiting; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, a growing community bank, is seeking an HR Director to lead all people functions. This department-of-one role combines strategic advisory work with hands-on HR duties, from policy development to payroll integration and day-to-day employee relations.

The HR Director will partner with the President and CEO to shape the people strategy during the bank's growth. You will oversee recruitment, benefits administration, compliance, training, and employee communications, while ensuring fair

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• PHR or SPHR preferred; SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP welcomed.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience across employee relations, benefits, recruitment, and compliance.
• Ability to work independently in a highly autonomous generalist role.

Responsibilities

• Administer core HR functions: recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, training, benefits administration, compliance, and policy development
• Advise supervisors and leaders on hiring decisions, performance issues, disciplinary actions, and terminations
• Coach employees and maintain open communication on performance and workplace concerns
• Ensure consistent policy application and action when needed
• Oversee benefits programs, payroll integration, and vendor coordination
• Manage full recruitment lifecycle: postings, screening, interviews, and ATS
• Oversee EEO and affirmative action compliance, planning, documentation, and reporting
• Administer FMLA and PTO programs, notices, eligibility tracking, and timekeeping
• Maintain confidential personnel files and required employment documentation
• Write, review, and maintain job descriptions across the organization
• Manage employee uniform program, including vendor coordination
• Consult external legal counsel on compliance and employment matters
• Complete required BSA/AML training and ensure policy compliance

Skills

HR leadership

Recruitment

Employee relations

Benefits administration

Policy development

Compliance

Payroll integration

Training & development

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Admin, or related field

PHR or SPHR

SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP

Job description

Our client, a growing community bank, is seeking an HR Director to lead all people functions. This department-of-one role combines strategic advisory work with hands-on HR duties, from policy development to payroll integration and day-to-day employee relations.

The HR Director will partner with the President and CEO to shape the people strategy during the bank's growth. You will oversee recruitment, benefits administration, compliance, training, and employee communications, while ensuring fair