Human Resources Officer | St. Mary's

Position Overview

Location: Avera St Mary's Hospital
Schedule: 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. This is more than just a job – it's a chance to be part of a mission-driven organization that puts people first. Be part of a multidisciplinary team committed to Moving Health Forward, supporting a culture of compassion, operational excellence, and community engagement.

Key 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 to develop and implement policies and procedures that enhance operational efficiency and service delivery.
• Implement system and regional HR strategic plans and budget targets into actionable operational plans.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to St. Mary's leaders to ensure optimal resource use and effective service delivery.
• Continuously enhance HR service delivery by supervising the HR Partner team, supporting professional development, administering employee feedback processes, investigating complaints, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Participate in system, HR Council, and HR Operations Meetings to help achieve Avera’s mission and vision.
• Serve as an advisor and consultant to the CEO and Senior Leadership Team on human resources matters.
• Provide advice to the Board of Directors and act as a liaison with community groups and regional healthcare colleagues regarding HR issues.
• Oversee interviewing, hiring, training, performance appraisal, and problem resolution to maintain a high-performing workforce.

Required Qualifications

• The candidate must be able to work the specified hours and perform essential job functions, including maintaining adequate visual acuity, effective communication, and other physical requirements.
• Education: Bachelor's or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience Required: 7-9 years of progressively responsible management or supervisory experience in human resources within a complex, progressive environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree
• Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) – Human Resource Standards Institute (HRCI) upon hire
• SHRM-Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) – Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) upon hire

Benefits & Perks

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship