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) Position Highlights 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. 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. Why Avera? 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. You Belong at 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. A Brief Overview 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. What you will do Provide overall leadership, direction, and coordination for all operating areas within Avera St. Mary’s. (Acute, Long Term Care and Clinics). Works 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. Work to 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. Working in conjunction with HRP team, oversee the investigation of all employee complaints or allegations dealing with issues related to legal, policy, practice, or values violations. Oversee and enhance a comprehensive array of human resource management policies, programs, and practices that effectively link human resource strategies with business strategies, coordinating the implementation across Avera St. Mary’s to ensure continuity and consistency. Oversee human resource management compliance and directs the Human Resources related functions to be consistent State and Federal statutes and regulations. Establish a strong cooperative relationship with operational leaders by providing the information, tools, and services necessary to carry out their human resources management responsibilities and to ensure that the human resources processes are compatible with and support operational needs. Participate in the development 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. Provide overall leadership, direction, and coordination for all operating areas within Avera St. Mary’s. (Acute, Long Term Care and Clinics). 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. Essential Qualifications The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer. Required Education, License / Certification, or Work Experience : Bachelor's or equivalent combination of education and experience. 7-9 years progressively responsible management or supervisory level experience in human resources in a complex and progressive human resources environment. Preferred Education, License / Certification, or Work Experience : Master's 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 Expectations and Standards Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community. Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship. Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity. Maintain confidentiality. Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment. Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable. Benefits You Need & Then Some Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future. PTO available day 1 for eligible hires. Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org . d24ad0b8-823f-4e68-a892-2986ccdf7392