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    Director, Site Human Resources

    Description

    At Benchmark, we are driven by our purpose: to innovate for a healthier, safer, and better-connected world to create a brighter future. When you join us, you become part of a team passionate about making a meaningful impact across various sectors, including commercial aerospace, defense, advanced computing, next-generation communications, complex industrials, medical, and semiconductor capital equipment. We prioritize career growth, fostering a culture that ensures you reach your full potential. At Benchmark, your work is purpose-driven, enabling you to create a positive impact on the world and make your career truly meaningful. You’ll be part of a collaborative and inclusive team that values your ideas and contributions.

    Summary: Oversees the human resource team and function for two locations in Minnesota.

    Responsibilities:

    • Design and implement local HR strategies aligned with corporate HR goals and overall business objectives
    • Oversee Human Resources staff of up to 10+ employees
    • Partner with corporate Talent Acquisition team to develop and administers an effective local recruitment program
    • Partner with managers to ensure effective communication, organizational change efforts, conflict management, and effective a training and development
    • Develop and deploy development and leadership training activities for entire area of responsibility
    • Responsible for the entire employee life-cycle for all individuals in area of responsibility.
    • Serve as EEO specialist and lead divisional affirmative action plan
    • Administers divisional benefit coordination; Conducts local wage and benefit surveys
    • Manages HR metrics and communicates findings to management team
    • Develops responses to unemployment or other legal issues, attends hearings, etc.; working with legal counsel at needed
    • Identify, recommend, develop and implement programs, processes and policies to address business needs

    Other information:

    • Demonstrate leadership and people management skills including ability to effectively coach and mentor employees at all levels
    • Clear and professional communication
    • Demonstrates discretion, confidentiality, independent judgment and professionalism
    • Ability to work with minimal supervision and guidance, exercising discretion and independent judgment
    • Collaborate and influence cross functional peer leaders in order to obtain support for process improvements
    • Solid financial understanding, risk analysis ability, relationship building and project management
    • Ability to gain trust of business leaders and others to discuss and respond to sensitive and business critical issues
    • 8+ years of Human Resource and Training experience
    • 5+ years in a leadership role; large or multiple sites (600+ employees and associated revenue/customer base)

    Education: 4 Year Degree in Human Resources (or similar) or equivalent combination of education and experience as approved by executive management

    Physical Location:  Rochester, MN

    Work Schedule:  Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

    Full Time

    In our innovative environment, you'll work with cutting-edge technology, leading the way in engineering design and delivering world-class manufacturing services for products that make a real difference in the lives of others. At Benchmark, your career is more than just a job. It’s an opportunity to be part of something bigger, where your work matters and helps shape a brighter future for everyone. Together, we will achieve extraordinary things.

    Compensation Range:  $116,000.00 to $140,000.00 USD. Many factors are considered in compensation decisions, including but not limited to skills, certifications, licensures, experience, training, incumbent data, and other business needs.

    Benefits and Other Compensation: Benchmark provides a comprehensive benefits package, including a Bonus Plan, 401(k), Paid Time Off, and Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, all based on scheduled hours. Benchmark complies with applicable state and local employee leave laws.

    Application Deadline: This job posting will remain open until filled.

    Additional Notices: Benchmark adheres to applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits. This includes, but is not limited to, providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies. Candidates applying for remote work based in Washington state, may obtain PTO eligibility for this position by emailing careers@bench.com.

    Export Control:  This job position may include access to controlled information or technology covered under applicable U.S. export control laws. As such, employment for this job position may be contingent on either verification that an applicant falls under the definition of a “U.S. Person” (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, and those granted U.S. asylum or refugee status) or on the Company timely obtaining any necessary export license required under federal laws. The Company evaluates such export license situations on a case-by-case basis and may decline to proceed with a job applicant in its sole discretion since export license applications can take many weeks to be processed.

    Benchmark is an equal opportunity employer. We are bringing together a dynamic workforce with unique talents, life experiences, cultures, and perspectives to promote an innovative, collaborative, and creative place to work. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at careers@bench.com.

    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 service‑driven 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 headquarters.

    This senior leader will guide talent and performance management, ensuring alignment with our strategic pillars and supporting our high‑performance 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 Bank’s reputation as an employer of choice.

    Responsibilities include leading culture‑driving 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 options.

    Please Apply online at www.merchantsbank.com/careers or in person at Merchants Bank, Winona (102 E 3rd Street). Questions can be emailed to hr@merchantsbank.com. Merchants Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

    Job Summary:

    This is a strategic role with primary responsibility to serve as the gatekeeper of the Company’s culture and defined core value system, to include setting a strong Servant Leadership example for all stakeholders. In alignment with the Company’s strategic pillars, the CHRO is accountable for talent and performance management across the enterprise in a manner consistent with the Company’s 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 Company’s 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 Company’s strategic goals, as well as maintaining/building Merchants’ reputation as an employer of choice.

    Relationship Responsibility:

    • Reports directly to the President & Chief Executive Officer
    • Will serve as an ex-officio (non-voting) member of the Executive Leadership Team
    • Senior leader representative for HR/Training function as member of the Company’s Strategic Planning Team.
    • Interacts 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 staff. Partners 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 relevance.
    • Proactively 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 environment.
    • Provides 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 Company’s strategic plan and/or annual business plan.
    • Promotes 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 business.
    • Serves 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 community.

    Human 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:
    1. Workforce planning (budgeting, recruitment, screening and selection functions)
    2. Organizational development and design
    3. Performance management (performance review, areas of focus, performance measurement and corrective action)
    4. Talent management and development planning for identified difference-makers throughout the enterprise, to include formalized succession planning discipline for all critical roles.
    5. Employee 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 behaviors
    6. Compensation and benefit programs and functions
    7. Payroll administration
    8. Affirmative action programming and planning
    9. Employee relations functions
    10. Policy and procedure development and implementation 
    11. 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 compliance.
    12. Monitors 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.
    13. 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 inquiries.
    14. Stays abreast of regulatory compliance and developments relative to the Human Resource/Training functions and/or other areas as assigned and apprise staff of same. 
    15. Recommends and implements procedural changes as needed to support prescribed requirements.
    16. Must have thorough knowledge of and comply with all applicable laws and regulations, as set forth in the Bank’s policies, procedures, and programs.
    17. Researches, evaluates, selects and manages relationships with Human Resource vendors, consultants, attorneys, and other applicable outside resources.
    18. Reviews, 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 plans.
    19. Develops and monitors the annual Human Resource/Training budgets. 
    20. Prepares annual business plans & identifies work priorities for Human Resource and Training Departments.

    Required Skills and Abilities: 

    • Critical/strategic thinking and problem-solving skills are vital
    • Demonstrated 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 deadlines.
    • Demonstrated 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 programs.
    • Regular and dependable attendance is an essential function of the job.
    • Ability to perform other duties as required by business needs.
    • Ability to complete compliance and product knowledge assignments in a timely manner.

    Working 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 preferred.
    • Minimum 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.