Chief Human Resource Officer
Merchants BankMinnesota, United States
Posted March 10, 2026
172800 - 216000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Merchants Bank, Vermont's largest and oldest commercial bank, serves a diverse portfolio of business, municipal, consumer, and investment clients through 31 Vermont branches and a Massachusetts location operating as NUVO. The bank combines personalized relationships with sophisticated online and mobile banking tools to deliver comprehensive financial services—including checking, savings, mortgages, certificates of deposit, trust services, and commercial lending. Recognized by American Banker as a Top 200 U.S. bank and listed on NASDAQ (MBVT), Merchants Bank is a member of the FDIC and an Equal Housing Lender, underscoring its commitment to responsible, inclusive banking. Its long-standing heritage, community focus, and digital innovation position it as a distinctive leader in the regional banking sector.
Job Description
Merchants Bank is seeking an experienced Chief Human Resource Officer to serve as the gatekeeper of its culture and core values, guiding talent and performance management, and promoting organizational effectiveness, workforce engagement, and reputation as an employer of choice.
Requirements
- 10 years of progressive HR leadership experience
- BS/BA degree from an accredited college/university
- Strong strategic skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills
- MBA or MA/MS in human resources or related field preferred
- SHRM or PHR certification desired
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- 401(k) retirement plan
- ESOP retirement plan
- Bonus plan
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Voluntary supplemental insurance options
