Human Resources Officer | St. Mary's

Location: Avera St. Mary’s Hospital

Worker Type: Regular

Work Shift: Primarily days with night, weekend and holiday on-call involvement (United States of America)

Join the leadership team at Avera!

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in healthcare while leading HR operations in a vibrant community?
Avera is seeking a dynamic Human Resources leader to join our team at St. Mary’s in Pierre, SD
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This is more than just a job — it’s a chance to be part of a mission-driven organization that puts people first. As a key member of our leadership team, you’ll help shape the employee experience, drive operational excellence, and support a culture rooted in compassion and service.

• Be part of a respected healthcare system known for its commitment to quality and community.
• Lead with purpose in a role that blends strategic thinking with hands‑on impact.
• Enjoy the beauty and charm of Pierre, SD — a welcoming city with a strong sense of community.

Your next chapter starts here. Come lead with heart, innovate with purpose, and grow with Avera.

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

Accountable for the direction and management of all activities for the human resources department, in support of the mission, goals, and objectives of Avera St. Mary's region. The region includes Pierre and Gettysburg with scope of services including hospital, long‑term care and clinics. Avera is committed to the highest standard of customer service principles for its patients, visitors, and staff members.

Staff will serve as role models by practicing exemplary behaviors when working with patients, visitors, and fellow staff members. Is a member of the administrative councils in the region with administrative responsibilities.

• Provide overall leadership, direction, and coordination for all operating areas within Avera St. Mary’s (Acute, Long Term Care and Clinics).
• Work with system HROs on developing and/or implementing appropriate policies and procedures to enhance efficient and effective operations and delivery of services within the system.
• Implement system and regional HR strategic plans and budget targets into operational action plans which guide resource allocation to achieve the annual operating plan.
• Provide leadership, guidance, support, and direction to the Avera St. Mary’s leaders to ensure optimal use of resources and provide effective service.
• Continuously enhance the delivery of human resource services through improvement processes that maintain the highest levels of service, efficiency, and effectiveness. Supervise Human Resource Partner team, support professional development opportunities for growth and learning. Administer and enhance employee feedback processes, including formal and informal options.
• Oversee the investigation of all employee complaints or allegations related to legal, policy, practice, or values violations, and support the overall human resource management policies, programs, and practices that link strategies with business strategies.
• Participate in the development of system, HR Council and HR Operations Meetings to ensure accomplishment of the mission and vision of Avera.
• Serve as an advisor and consultant to the Chief Executive Officer of Avera St. Mary’s and Senior Leadership Team on matters within areas of responsibility.
• Provide advice and information to the Avera St. Mary’s Board of Directors on matters within areas of responsibility.
• Act as a liaison and representative of Avera pertaining to human resources matters with community groups, local and regional health care colleagues and other relevant individuals and organizations.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, developing, training, and retaining employees; planning, assigning, and leading work; appraising performance; rewarding and coaching employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each…