What You’ll Do

• Lead the full spectrum of HR functions, including employee relations, recruitment and onboarding, compensation, benefits, training, and compliance.
• Partner with managers to develop people-focused solutions that balance employee needs with business priorities.
• Guide teams through organizational change, helping employees understand, adapt, and thrive.
• Oversee employee relations investigations, ensuring compliance with employment law and alignment with our values.
• Direct recruitment and talent strategies to attract and retain top talent through inclusive outreach.
• Provide expertise on compensation, performance management, and development planning.
• Support employee benefits, leaves of absence, accommodations, and wellness initiatives with care and compliance.
• Use data and workforce analytics to guide decision-making in workforce planning, retention, and organizational development.
• Work hybrid schedule, based in Santa Rosa, CA (4 days in, 1 day home)

Who You Are

• A human resources generalist at heart, with comprehensive HR knowledge across employee relations, compliance, staffing, compensation, benefits, training, and performance management.
• An experienced leader (7+ years) who has successfully guided HR teams and managers, ideally within banking or a similar regulated environment.
• A change leader who can anticipate challenges, plan thoughtfully, and coach employees through transitions.
• A community builder who values relationships both within the workplace and across the local community.
• Confident with California, multi-state, and federal employment laws, with the ability to ensure both compliance and fairness.
• Someone who embraces technology and leverages it, driving efficiencies
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field or equivalent years of experience required; SHRM or HRCI certification preferred.

Why Exchange Bank?

• Purpose-driven work: Your HR leadership supports not only employees but also the educational future of our community through the Doyle Trust.
• Community roots: With more than 130 years of history, Exchange Bank has always invested in people, businesses, and the community we serve.
• Career growth: You’ll join a collaborative HR team where development, innovation, strategic thinking and leadership are encouraged.
• Culture of care: Our employees enjoy comprehensive benefits, development programs, and recognition for the meaningful work they do every day.

Bring your HR expertise, your leadership, and your heart for community to Exchange Bank. Together, we’ll continue to build a strong future—generation to generation. The compensation range for this position is to $115,000 to $150,000 per year. The compensation offered will fall within this range, commensurate with the candidate's applicable experience, education and skills.