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

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 :

Preferred Education, License / Certification, or Work Experience :

Expectations and Standards

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.

Free health insurance options, for full-time single coverage on Avera High Deductible Health Plan

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

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