Human Resources Officer

Community Bank Human Resources Officer

Greater Mankato Market

(Secondary Location: St. James)

Pioneer Bank is searching for a dynamic professional to join our team as a member of our Human Resources Team! This individual will have a passion for employees, culture development, Human Resource compliance and personnel recruiting, onboarding and management. This role serves as a key partner in the Human Resources team, helping build and maintain a highly engaged, compliant, and high-performing workforce.

Key Responsibilities in the Human Resources Role:

• Coordinate recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and employee orientation processes to attract and retain top talent.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to supervisors and employees on workplace issues, employee relations, performance management, and policy interpretation.
• Administer employee benefit programs, compensation initiatives, open enrollment activities, and vendor relationships.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws and regulatory requirements, including ACA, EEO, OSHA, I-9, Affirmative Action, and retirement plan obligations.
• Manage employee performance review programs, leadership development initiatives, succession planning, and training programs.
• Oversee HR systems, employee records, workforce analytics, reporting and audit coordination.
• Support employee engagement, recognition programs, mentorship initiatives, and organization culture efforts.
• Conduct workplace investigations, manage disciplinary processes, and guide leave administration, including FMLA.
• Collaborate with Finance on payroll governance, compensation analysis, benefits administration, and regulatory reporting.