Chief Human Resource Officer

Merchants Bank is a growing employee-owned company with a 150-year dedication to fulfilling the hopes and dreams of our community members and delivering outstanding customer service. We are seeking an experienced strategic and servicedriven Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO) to serve as the gatekeeper of our culture and core values while championing a strong Servant Leadership philosophy. This position is located at our Winona MN senior leader will guide talent and performance management ensuring alignment with our strategic pillars and supporting our highperformance aspirations. The CHRO will oversee the development implementation and continuous enhancement of Human Resources and Training strategies that promote organizational effectiveness strengthen workforce engagement and reinforce Merchants Banks reputation as an employer of choice. Responsibilities include leading culturedriving programs; leadership initiatives; succession planning; directing all HR functions such as workforce planning organizational development performance management talent development compensation and benefits employee relations and compliance; and representing the Bank in regulatory legal and community settings. 10 years of progressive HR leadership experience (preferably in financial services) a BS/BA degree strong strategic skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills required. MBA or MA/MS in human resources or related field preferred. Must have a demonstrated ability to foster and support an engaged workforce by encouraging all employees to focus on strengths celebrate successes and foster effective recognition. Must be detail orientated organized and able to manage multiple projects. SHRM or PHR certification is desired. Merchants Bank offers competitive wages and benefits for our full-time employees including health dental life disability and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts 401(k) and ESOP retirement plans; bonus plan; paid time off; tuition reimbursement; and a variety of voluntary supplemental insurance on Apply Now or apply in personat Merchants Bank Winona (102 E 3rdStreet). Questions can be emailed to Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer of women minorities protected veterans and individuals with Summary: This is a strategic role with primary responsibility to serve as the gatekeeper of the Companys culture and defined core value system to include setting a strong Servant Leadership example for all alignment with the Companys strategic pillars the CHRO is accountable for talent and performance management across the enterprise in a manner consistent with the Companys high-performance aspirations as compared to industry peers. Strategic talent management areas of focus include clear performance expectations for all roles continuous review of compensation and benefits required to attract different-making talent and formalization of the Companys succession planning discipline. Will be expected to provide leadership development and execution of Human Resource (HR) and Training strategies in alignment with the direction of the organization. Establish implement and administer HR and Training systems practices and approaches to support the achievement of the Companys strategic goals as well as maintaining/building Merchants reputation as an employer of choice. Relationship Responsibility:Reports directly to the President & Chief Executive OfficerWill serve as an ex-officio (non-voting) member of the Executive Leadership TeamSenior leader representative for HR/Training function as member of the Companys Strategic Planning with other department leaders to assist with a variety of matters conducive to effective efficient and consistent operations of the organization. Participates in outside meetings development opportunities and community projects. Provides leadership supervision and direction for the Human Resource/Training with members of the executive team to further the success and ongoing relevance of the organization. Works with the Board of Directors and Board Compensation/Personnel Committee member on matters of significance related to Human Resource governance and key leadership role succession planning including but not limited to recruitment salary and benefit plan administration formal leadership succession management and CEO performance management and compensation. Primary Duties:Strategic & Culture Focus:Actively participates as a member of the executive team in developing business strategy and implementing strategic initiatives to enhance organizational effectiveness for ongoing earned independence and long-term works to identify industry best practices in areas of talent management and workforce engagement to ensure Company is well-positioned to attract and retain difference-making talent capable of differentiating Merchants in a competitive leadership and deploys team resources to support programs designed to drive culture consistency throughout the enterprise including but not limited to recruitment new employee onboarding programs employee engagement assessments and training priorities as defined in the Companys strategic plan and/or annual business workplace engagement growth and development by providing and supporting opportunities for education mentoring coaching and training; provides the tools knowledge and cross training opportunities as necessary for individuals and in alignment with the needs of the on and provides leadership to various management committees including but not limited to Executive Leadership Team (Ex-Officio) Strategic Planning Team Employee Retirement Benefit Plan Committee Enterprise Risk Management Committee and Compensation/Personnel Committee of the Board of Directors (Ex-Officio).Promotes the ongoing interest of the Bank whenever and wherever possible by participating and providing leadership in community and civic activities representing the Bank and our commitment to Resource Operations & Governance:Establishes directs and manages all Human Resource and Training functions that effectively communicate and support the mission and core values of the organization with particular focus in the key areas: Workforce planning (budgeting recruitment screening and selection functions)Organizational development and designPerformance management (performance review areas of focus performance measurement and corrective action)Talent management and development planning for identified difference-makers throughout the enterprise to include formalized succession planning discipline for all critical training and development functions (education compliance and employee development functions) that are frequently reviewed and modernized to keep pace with rapidly changing workforce and customer expectations and behaviorsCompensation and benefit programs and functionsPayroll administrationAffirmative action programming and planningEmployee relations functionsPolicy and procedure development and implementation Oversees the compliance with legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting Human Resource/Training functions (i.e. EEO Affirmative Action FLSA Workers Compensation Unemployment Insurance ERISA etc.) and directs the preparation of information requested or required for and actively manages the potential risk to the Bank associated with regulation and serves as primary contact with legal counsel and government agencies on Human Resource related matters. Manages Human Resource legal issues such as allegations sexual harassment workplace harassment discrimination retaliation unemployment compensation claims etc. and represents the organization in employment related hearings or abreast of regulatory compliance and developments relative to the Human Resource/Training functions and/or other areas as assigned and apprise staff of same. Recommends and implements procedural changes as needed to support prescribed have thorough knowledge of and comply with all applicable laws and regulations as set forth in the Banks policies procedures and evaluates selects and manages relationships with Human Resource vendors consultants attorneys and other applicable outside negotiates and selects benefit plans in alignment with employee attraction/retention objectives in balance with business needs & budget considerations; serves as Plan Administrator for all selected and monitors the annual Human Resource/Training budgets. Prepares annual business plans & identifies work priorities for Human Resource and Training Skills and Abilities: Critical/strategic thinking and problem-solving skills are vitalDemonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with all levels of staff management Board members and external stakeholders is required. Must be highly-organized detail-oriented and capable of performing in a fast-paced work environment; perform and manage self and others under the pressures of time constraints multiple projects and specific ability to serve as a role model by exhibiting professionalism promoting and providing exceptional customer experiences (internal and external); be operationally sound in Human Resource/Training functions; and possess strong leadership and teamwork skills. Demonstrated ability to foster and support an engaged workforce by encouraging all employees to focus on strengths celebrate successes and foster effective recognition. Demonstrated ability to provide and ensure clear and consistent communication in support of the strategic goals of the organization and in turn promote effective communication among all employees. Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software and ability to function within various business and dependable attendance is an essential function of the to perform other duties as required by business to complete compliance and product knowledge assignments in a timely Conditions and Demands:Inside working environment; comfortable working temperature with low noise environment; prolonged periods in a stationary position; functioning with a computer and phone system; and ability to commute access and navigate Merchants Bank locations and various community and offsite environments during and outside regular work hours in support of bank requirements and commitment to community. Education and Experience:BS/BA degree from an accredited college/university required; MBA or MA/MS in human resources or related field of 10 years Human Resource or related experience with preference to executive leadership including strategic and business planning experience with strong preference for experience in the financial services industry. Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) HR Certification or Professional Human Resource certification designation desired.