HR Director

Location: Ellettsville, Indiana Organization: The Peoples State Bank Reports to : President Full Time Exempt We're seeking an experienced, relationship-focused Human Resources leader to join our leadership team. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact at a financially strong, locally owned community bank with approximately 100 employees. You'll have the autonomy to build programs, influence culture, develop leaders, and help create an exceptional employee experience while supporting our mission of serving our customers and communities. If you're someone who enjoys balancing strategy with hands-on leadership, we'd love to meet you. What You'll Do As our HR Director, you will provide strategic leadership while overseeing the day-to-day functions of Human Resources. Responsibilities include: Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and managers. Lead recruiting, onboarding, and talent acquisition efforts. Develop and implement employee engagement and retention initiatives. Coach managers through employee relations and performance management. Collaborate with Executive Management on compensation, benefits, and total rewards programs Ensure compliance with federal and Indiana employment laws and banking regulations. Provide assistance with performance one to one's and talent development processes. Develop leadership training and employee development programs. Maintain and update HR policies, procedures, and employee handbook. Oversee HRIS and partner with payroll department Lead wellness, recognition, and culture initiatives. Manage leave administration, ADA, FMLA, workers' compensation, and unemployment. SAFE Act administrator Foster a workplace built on trust, accountability, collaboration, and exceptional service. What We're Looking For Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field. 7+ years of progressive HR experience with leadership responsibility. Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices. Experience advising senior leaders on organizational and people strategies. Excellent coaching, communication, and conflict resolution skills. Strong employee benefits experience High level of professionalism and confidentiality. Ability to think strategically while remaining hands-on. SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred. Community banking or financial services experience is a plus. You'll Thrive Here If You... Build relationships easily and earn trust quickly. Enjoy solving problems and improving processes. Believe strong cultures don't happen by accident. Can balance compassion with accountability. Like wearing both strategic and operational hats. Want your work to make a visible impact every day. Why Join Us? We believe our employees are our greatest investment. We offer: 401(k) with employer match, ESOP Company paid life, short and long term disability Paid sick, vacation and holidays A collaborative leadership team A family-oriented culture where your ideas matter The opportunity to help shape the future of a respected community bank Ready to Make an Impact? If you're passionate about developing people, strengthening workplace culture, and helping a community bank thrive, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a team that's committed to serving our employees, customers, and communities with excellence. Send your resume and cover letter to View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Scihra