Vice President Human Resources

607 South Smith Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55107

Help build a workplace where great people thrive!
At Bank Cherokee, we believe great banking starts with great people. As Vice President of Human Resources, you'll help shape the employee experience from recruitment and onboarding through career development and leadership growth. This role serves as a strategic partner to leaders while helping foster the collaborative, people-first culture that has defined Bank Cherokee for more than a century.

607 South Smith Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55107

Help build a workplace where great people thrive!
At Bank Cherokee, we believe great banking starts with great people. As Vice President of Human Resources, you'll help shape the employee experience from recruitment and onboarding through career development and leadership growth. This role serves as a strategic partner to leaders while helping foster the collaborative, people-first culture that has defined Bank Cherokee for more than a century.

The Human Resources Leader serves as a strategic partner to Bank leaders, aligning people strategies with business goals while helping attract, develop, and retain exceptional talent. As a trusted advisor and culture steward, this role helps build an environment where employees can thrive and do their best work.

• Align people strategies with business goals, promoting a values-driven employee experience.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, retention, and development.
• Coach leaders and build high-performing teams.
• Oversee compensation, benefits, performance management, and succession planning.
• Advise on employee relations and employment law compliance

We're seeking an experienced Human Resources Leader who loves connecting with people, supporting and developing rewarding careers, and leading a small but impactful HR team. Qualifications also include:

• Seven or more years of progressive HR experience with demonstrated leadership responsibility.
• Experience in talent acquisition, employee development, compensation, benefits, and employee relations.
• Knowledge of employment law and HR best practices; ability to coach leaders and navigate employee situations.
• Strong communication, judgment, relationship-building, and organizational skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; professional HR certification, experience in community banking or financial services preferred.
• Experience facilitating onboarding, employee and leadership training, EOS® initiatives preferred.

• Be part of a family-owned community bank that values relationships, teamwork, and exceptional client service.
• Play an important role in helping clients while supporting the success and development of team members.
• Work alongside leaders committed to creating great career stories and investing in employee growth.
• Competitive compensation based on qualifications, experience, and demonstrated capabilities. Position range is $20.00 minimum to $28.71 per hour maximum, with potential start rate range between $23.00 to $26.00 per hour.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, accident/critical care, and life insurance; HSA with company contribution; flexible spending accounts; employee assistance program; paid volunteer time; donation matching; education reimbursement; paid time off; and a 401(k) plan with company match.

Bank Cherokee is a family-owned community bank serving the Twin Cities for more than a century. Guided by our values of Great People, Collaborative, Precise, Committed, and Trusted, we build lasting relationships and help our clients, communities, and employees thrive.